All the models in this book are UCO international students. This view book was produced and designed by the following UCO students: • João Victor Santos e Silva, Brazil (Production Manager, Graphic Designer) • Timba Le, Malaysia (Photographer) Special thanks to: UCO Photographic Services, Jill Lynch and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.
Welcome
to UCO
With 115 undergraduate majors and 59 graduate programs to date, Central is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future success.
Welcome
Founded in 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is one of Oklahoma’s first public institution of higher learning, and it continues to cultivate creativity and innovation in every corner of campus, bringing to life its core values of Character, Community, and Civility each day.
But there’s still more to amaze you. Read on!
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More than a Univesity
A Life-Changing Experience
A Beautiful and Modern campus
Find more: www.uco.edu/tours
Our Campus
Central’s appealing 210-acre campus offers both a pleasing learning and living environment, and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni. UCO is ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life and as one of the top universities for which to work. UCO is also a recognized leader nationally for its sustainable practices, like its use of 100% wind energy and alternative transportation programs, making the campus both beautiful and efficient. The university is an official “Green Power Partner� of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Oklahoma A great place to be
UCO is located in Edmond – a city that is a part of the thriving Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Edmond boasts the following: •
Location
In Oklahoma, you are guaranteed to find something to do that caters to your interest. Whether you are a fan of the arts, sports, music or outdoor activities, you will never be bored. Oklahoma is the place to be.
A very welcoming community; No. 1 on CNBC’s “10 Perfect Suburbs” list;
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CNNMoney.com’s 35th best place to live in America;
• “Most Outstanding Community” by the State Chamber of Commerce in its class five years in a row.
Find more: www.travelok.com
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Programs & Resources Whenever you need them
UCO excels at providing facilities to help students succeed in all areas of life. Central’s campus is fully equipped with amenities to help its students achieve their goals. Central encourages its students to adopt a healthy lifestyle and provides quality recreational opportunities to meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse community. • UCO’s Wellness Center is a fully equipped, state-of-art fitness center complete with basketball courts, work out equipment, and a climbing wall. It is also an official training site for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams. • Other facilities include volleyball courts, a soccer field, a football stadium, swimming pools and even a barbecue pit. • UCO offers many food options on campus including reasonably priced restaurants, healthy food options and fast food, including our very own Starbucks. • UCO also has the amenities such as computer labs, a bank, ATM machines, a Barnes & Noble bookstore, an Apple Tech store, mail services, Mercy Clinic, our Max Chambers Library and so much more.
Find more: www.uco.edu/glocal The Centre for Global Competency (CGC) is the first of its kind. We are committed to provide exciting education abroad programs such as international internships, short-term study tour courses and meaningful study abroad programs in more than 21 coun tries in various parts of the world. With more than 30 programs, you have a vast array of opportunities to choose from.
Find more: www.uco.edu/cgc
Programs & Resources
The Centre for Global Competency provides a number of services to international students: • Broncho Buddies pairs domestic students with international students for cultural exchange and fun. • CRISP (Community Responding to International Students Program) connects international students with American families. • MERGE allows international students to collaborate with UCO faculty on academic projects in classes aimed at promoting global and cultural competencies.
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OfďŹ ce of Global Affairs
The OGA was designed from the ground up with your necessities in mind. Central’s OGA staff includes people from all over the world, people who are ready to help you every step of the way. Our advisers are available Monday through Friday, and you may also contact us by email, phone live chat and website! • • • •
Website: www.uco.edu/global Email: international@uco.edu Phone: +1-405-974-2390 Fax: +1-405-974-3842 Our staff is here to help you with documentation, settling in America, making friends and experiencing other parts of the U.S. with student organizations and international student trips. Do not hesitate to contact us!
Office of Global Affairs
Here at the UCO Office of Global Affairs (OGA), we put your needs before anything else. We are here to serve you, the student.
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UCO knows that living on campus is a vital When you make the residence halls your will earn better grades, be more involved in interaction with faculty members, feel like a more likely to graduate. The UCO Housing and Dining department experience possible, and is always involved
The International Student Council (ISC) is an executive board made up of student leaders from all over the world. It exists as a platform for international students to promote international culture and understanding. ISC sponsors many cultural events, like the International Festival and Mr. & Miss UCO International Scholarship Pageant. Through ISC you can make your voice heard. UCO has many other student associations for individual countries.
component of the collegiate experience. home at Central, research shows that you student organizations, have more part of the campus community and be
Living Central
wants to give their residents the best in many fun events on campus.
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Your Home Away from home
UCO’s International House facilitates global engagement and inter-cultural proficiencies by bringing together Central’s students, staff, faculty and community. Drawing upon its mission to catalyze transformative learning experiences, the house serves as a venue for the university and outside groups to host programs and events. Those range from cooking lessons and World Cup watch parties to after-school kids programs, faculty enhancement trainings, and civic club meetings. In addition, a stay-a-day program serves visiting faculty, guests of the university, and international students with an emergency need.
International House
The University of Central Oklahoma is proud to introduce a one-of-a-kind facility and resource in this region of the country - the UCO International House.
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Career Services UCO Career Services leads and empowers current and former UCO students in their career development. The staff and services are available to help students choose plans of study (i.e. majors), to find internships, and to ultimately find full-time employment upon graduation. No matter where you are on your career path, Career Services can assist you Daily Oklahoman reported that 40% of international students in the Oklahoma City area are employed in the Metro after graduation. UCO Career Services helps students: • Choose a major • Develop a resume • Provides practice job interviews • Provides career chats where employers come meet students • Numerous career fairs with over 90 employers in attendance.
Find more: www.careers.uco.edu
Top Public Regional University in the State
USA Olympic & Paralympic Partnership Training Site Top Tier University Best in the West Category US News & World report
Top USA University to Work for
Careers & More
Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
Top USA Professor of the Year
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We offer more than Degrees
UCO offers a wide range of higher learning opportunities. For undergraduates, there are currently 114 majors and 63 minors. Undergraduate Grade Point • Average • (U.S. Equivalent) • Other Requirements
Freshman: International Transfer: U.S Transfer:
Audition is required for all Music Programs No SAT or ACT is required
Find more:
www.uco.edu/catalog
2.7 - 4.0 2.5 - 4.0 2.0 - 4.0
College of Mathematics and Science • Actuarial Science • Biology • Biomedical Engineering • Chemistry • Chemistry - ACS Certificate • Chemistry - Health Sciences • Clinical Lab Science/Med-Tech • Computer Science • Computer Science - Applied • Computer Science - Information Science • Engineering Physics - Electrical Engineering • Engineering Physics - Mechanical Engineering • Engineering Physics - Physics • Funeral Service • Mathematics • Mathematics - Applied Mathematics • Mathematics - Statistics • Mathematics Education • Nursing • Science Education - Biology • Science Education - Chemistry • Science Education - General Science • Science Education - Physical Science • Science Education - Physics • Software Engineering
College of Education and Professional Studies • Career Technical and Workforce Development Family & Consumer Sciences • Career Technical and Workforce Development Trade & Industrial • Community/Public Health • Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Family Life Education - Child Development • Family Life Education - Gerontology • Family Life Education - Marriage and Family • Fashion Marketing • General Studies • Industrial Safety • Kinesiology - Exercise/Fitness Management • Kinesiology - Outdoor and Community Recreation • Nutrition Dietetics and Food Management • Organizational Leadership • Physical Education/Health • Psychology • Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities • Special Education - Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities • Speech/Language Pathology College of Fine Arts and Design • Art - Studio Art • Art Education • Contemporary Music Business • Contemporary Music Performance • Contemporary Music Production • Dance • Dance Education • Design - Graphic Design • Design - Interior Design • Global Art and Visual Culture • Music - Musical Theatre • Music - Percussion Performance • Music - Piano Performance • Music - String Performance • Music - Vocal Performance • Music - Wind Performance • Music Education - Instrumental • Music Education - Vocal • Technology Application Studies • Theatre Arts - Design and Technology • Theatre Arts - Performance • Theatre/Communication Education
College of Liberal Arts • Applied Liberal Arts • Criminal Justice - Corrections • Criminal Justice - General Criminal Justice • Criminal Justice - Police • English • English - Creative Writing • English Education • Geography • History - General • History - Museum Studies • History Education • Human Communication Interpersonal Communication • Humanities • Mass Communication Professional Media • Modern Language - French • Modern Language - German • Modern Language - Spanish • Modern Language Education - French • Modern Language Education - German • Modern Language Education - Spanish • Philosophy • Photographic Arts • Political Science • Political Science Public Administration • Sociology • Sociology - Human Services • Sociology - Substance Abuse Studies • Strategic Communications Organizational Communication • Strategic Communications Strategic Communications
Undergraduate Majors
College of Business • Accounting • Business Administration • Business Administration-International Business • Business Administration-Legal Studies • Economics• Economics-Energy Economics • Finance • Finance - Insurance and Risk Management • Information and Operations Management - Management Information Systems • Information and Operations Management Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt • Management • Management - Human Resource Management • Management - PGA Golf Management • Marketing • Marketing - Professional Selling
Interdisciplinary Studies • Forensic Science • Forensic Science - Chemistry • Forensic Science - Molecular Biology
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We offer Careers
The UCO Jackson College of Graduate Studies currently offers six Master’s degrees covering 31 graduate degree programs and 59 different major areas of study. Graduate Grade Point Average (U.S. Equivalent)
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Other Requirements
GMAT or GRE (Required by some programs)
Find more:
www.uco.edu/catalog
Between 2.5 - 3.0 (Varies by program)
College of Education & Professional Studies
College of Liberal Arts
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Design Music - Composition Music, MM - Conducting Music, MM - Music Education Music, MM - Performance Jazz Studies Commercial Music Production Jazz Studies - Performance
College of Business •
Business Administration
Forensic Science Institute • •
Forensic Science Program Forensic Science Program Biology/Chemistry
Certification Programs • • • • • • • • • • •
Teacher Certification and Licensure Library Media Specialist Certification School Psychometrist Certification School Principal Certification Reading Specialist Certification School Counselor Certification Board Certified Behavior Analyst Speech-Language Pathology Certification School Superintendent Certification Oklahoma Elementary Math Specialist Gifted and Talented Certification
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Adult and Higher Education Adult and Higher Education Interdisciplinary Studies Adult and Higher Education Student Personnel Adult and Higher Education – Training Athletic Training Bilingual Education/TESL Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership Elementary Education Family and Child Studies / Infant/ Child Specialist Family and Child Studies / LMFT Family and Child Studies / Family Life Education Library Media Education Nutrition and Food Management Nutrition & Food Mgmt, Dietetic Internship Psychology - Counseling Psychology - Experimental Psychology - Forensic Psychology Psychology - General Psychology Psychology - School Psychology Reading, School Counseling Secondary Education Special Education, Mild Moderate Disabilities Special Ed, Severe/Profound/ Multiple Disabilities Speech-Language Pathology Wellness Management - Exercise Science Wellness Management - Health Studies
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Creative Writing Crime and Intelligence Analysis Criminal Justice Management & Administration English – Composition & Rhetoric English – th & st Century Studies - Film Emphasis English – th & st Century Studies Lit Emphasis English – Creative Writing English – TESL English – Traditional Studies Gerontology History History – Museum Studies Liberal Studies Political Science Political Science – International Affairs Public Administration Substance Abuse Studies
College of Mathematics & Science • • • • • • • • • •
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Applied Mathematical Science – Mathematics Applied Mathematical Science – Statistics Applied Mathematical Science – Teaching Biology Engineering Physics - Biomedical Engineering Engineering Physics - Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics - Mechanical Engineering Engineering Physics - Physics Nursing
Graduate Majors
College of Fine Arts & Design
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Apply Now
and Transform Yourself
UCO offers an affordable education with competitive tuition rates. As a state university, our operating expenses are supported by the state government, your tuition and fees as well as donations from generous donors and alumni. Estimated expenses* for 2014-2015 academic year for nine months are as below: Tuition and Fees Housing Meal Insurance Books and Misc. Total
Undergraduate $12,400 $3,400 $3,000 $900 $2,300 $22,000
Graduate $11,000 $3,400 $3,000 $900 $2,300 $20,600
*Subject to change without further notice
Scholarships for International Students: • Global Education Award • UCO Global Scholarship • Leadership Scholarship • Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Scholarship (More scholarship information available online)
Find more: www.uco.edu/global/admissions
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TOEFL
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IELTS
Undergraduate 61 IBT or 500 PBT or 5.5 overall band or
Graduate 79 IBT or 550 PBT 6.5 overall band
Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL* program in the U.S. after achieving minimum score of: • TOEFL 48 IBT or 460 PBT 61 IBT or 500 PBT or • IELTS 5.0 overall band 6.0 overall band *TLC located on campus. http://www.thelanguagecompany.com/edmond
Cost & Enrollment
English Admission Requirements:
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www.uco.edu/global international@uco.edu +1-405-974-2390 www.facebook.com/UCOOGA www.twitter.com/UCOOGA www.youtube.com/ucobronchos OfďŹ ce of Global Affairs 100 N. University Drive, Nigh University Center, Room137, Edmond, OK 73034 Phone: +1-405-974-2390 :: Fax: +1-405-974-3842 Email: international@uco.edu