Central Missouri State University dwells in Warrensburg, Missouri. Started as a State normal school in 1871, there were many changes of names for the university in earlier days. It was Central Missouri State Teachers’ College in 1919, Central Missouri State College in 1946 and Central Missouri State University in 1971. Recently however, in 2006, the name was again changed to University of Central Missouri.
There are in total 150 study programs available in this university. Both graduate and undergraduate programs are available. It is said that the university is a right blend of knowledge, skills and technologies. There are different teaching methods that are practiced in the university. The students may opt for in campus teaching, via otne of the satellite sites or online. It is also claimed that the students are given a right blend of theory and practical knowledge that prepares them for future job orientation. Even scholarships are available for eligible students through the Provost’s office. There are varied organizations and governance groups that tackle various issues of the colleges.
UCM contains five colleges with different academic departments. There are different academic departments ranging from Accountancy, agriculture, biochemistry, criminal justice, sociology and social work etc etc. basically colleges comprise College of arts, humanities, and social sciences, college of science and technology, college of health and human services, college of education, Harmon college of business administration, and the Honor’s college. When a student selects his undergraduate major, he has to select a functional major, add a minor, or choose a double major. Thus, he may study two different fields or closely related fields.
To meet the demands of the far-fetched students, the university has also started distance learning courses. They provide coursework and degree program at the locations and times demanded by students. There are workshops, interactive televisions, off-campus courses, online courses, and dual credit and non-credit courses too. Even summer workshops and study tours are available. Community partnership like Human Capital Academy (HCA) between expanding employers, academic institutions are also available with the university that aims at demand driven workforce development.
Along with graduate programs, cooperative doctoral programs, education specialist programs, and master’s degrees are also possible in the university. University’s international center provides opportunities to the residents form all over the world through special programs. For undergraduates, research facilities are also provided at the university with adequate funding. The fee structure is also simple. On campus instructional fees per credit hour for Missouri residents are $187.35 for undergraduates and $235.65 for graduate courses. For non-residents, fees are $374.70 for undergraduate and $471.30 for graduate courses.
By: Peters Salazar
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Done School? Get the Experience You Need to Land Your Dream Job
January 14th, 2010If you have recently completed an academic program at college or university, it can be difficult to translate your academic work into the skills and experience needed to land your dream job. Many academic programs, especially those in the arts and humanities, do not traditionally include experience based training and employment skills development. This leads to the classic post-graduation dilemma. You can’t get the job you want without experience. You can’t get the experience you need without the job.
In order to get the experience and skills required to land your dream job, you need to become employment ready. The first step is to learn what experience and skills are needed to succeed in your dream job. Next, determine whether an internship or volunteer position will help you land that job. If you need additional certification or qualifications, or can’t find the right internship or volunteer position, look for an experience based educational program that will give you the experience and skills you need. It is common for college and university graduates to obtain practical, skill based education. Invest in yourself and what you offer to potential employers.
Evaluating Your Options
The best experiential learning opportunities are found outside of traditional academia. Private colleges and technical institutions offer many attractive experience based programs that promise employment readiness. The best programs often include strong practicum and industry support for students and new graduates.
Try to find a program that minimizes overlap with your previous education. Look for programs that give you concrete skills and experience. Take the time to review the potential curriculum. Make sure that you will be investing in building new employable skills, rather than rehashing old academic experiences. This is especially important if you are considering a program at a technical institute, as many students enter technical programs out of high school and require some amount of academic polish to accompany their experiential training. Research your options and ask tough questions. This will save time and money in the long run.
A final consideration is opportunity cost. Unfortunately, the old adage is true. Time is money. If you can finish a program in one year instead of two, you will be able to start building your career and collecting a pay check sooner. Look for programs that allow you to study year round. Look at the number of in-class and direct instruction hours. Ask how the program you are considering gives you the skills you need to succeed. Keep employability in mind. Try to look at potential programs from the view point of potential employers.
What Should You Look For?
What is experience and skill based education? Rhodes Wellness College, an industry leading coaching, counseling and wellness college, is a great example. It is a pioneer in experiential education. Students build critical coaching, counseling and wellness skills by applying the tools and theories they learn to themselves and others. Students become great coaches and counselors by engaging in hands-on training. Students with diverse backgrounds coach and counsel each other, helping other students while other students help them. This unique process builds skills, experience and confidence. It also leads to tremendous personal growth. Students learn how to succeed personally and professionally.
Rhodes Wellness College also maintains relationships with employers and continually updates curriculum and teaching methods so that graduates are employment ready from day one. All of their diploma programs include an applied practicum, utilizing a strong network of employers within the coaching, counseling and wellness fields. All of this translates into post-graduation employment rates consistently higher than 80%, and at times greater than 95%.
Best of Both Worlds
The great news is that students and new graduates that have a traditional academic education, as well as industry specific skills and experience, are highly valued by employers. They offer the best of both worlds. By consciously investing and building your own skill set and experience, you will land the job of your dreams and succeed!
By: Neil Mangan
