University of Central Missouri | 2022-23 Freshmen Viewbook

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FRESHMAN VIEWBOOK 2022/2023

APPLYING IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3! If you’ve taken the ACT or SAT, send your scores to UCM! ACT code: 2272 SAT code: 6090 3 Submit the admission application at ucmo.edu/apply. Request high school and college transcripts to be sent directly to UCM’s Office of Admissions at processing@ucmo.edu or through an electronic transcript service. 2 UCM FAFSA CODE / 002454 FILE YOUR 2023-2024 FAFSA WITH YOUR 2021 INCOME TAX RETURN STARTING OCT. 1 FORAPPLYFREE NO APPLICATION FEE! UCM IS TEST-OPTIONAL STUDENTS APPLYING TO UCM WITH A 2.75 GPA OR HIGHER WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT SUBMITTING AN ACT OR SAT TEST SCORE. A qualifying ACT or SAT test score is still required for students interested in the following: Direct Entry Nursing program and Education program (possible exemption from the MOGEA exam). We’re doers. Innovators. Difference makers. We’re number one in more ways than one – state champions in speech and debate, national champions in athletics and world champions holding the world record for the largest ridden parade of mules! We pair your ambition with personalized support. Accelerate your future with our top-ranked programs. Go beyond the limits, because your potential is limitless. Join a team of champions 11,600+ strong and make the University of Central Missouri YOUR stomping ground. 1

NICKNAMES / MULES AND JENNIES COLORS / CARDINAL RED & BLACK MASCOT / MO THE MULE STUDENT POPULATION / 11,600+ WARRENSBURG POPULATION / 20,000+

150+ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 18:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO SMALL CLASSES. BIG EXPERIENCES. We’re the “show-me” state for a reason. Our faculty take you outside the classroom to show you real-life experiences and provide you with hands-on learning that will follow you throughout your career. 18 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE STUDENTS ucmo.edu/majors • Take an Astronomy course and explore space at the UCM Observatory! • Become a DJ or create your own sports, news or talk show for UCM’s campus radio station The Beat! • Start your own one-semester business! UCM’s Integrative Business Experience allows you to write a loan proposal, research, market and sell a product to benefit a nonprofit organization. • Make connections with students and create your own lesson plan by student teaching through UCM’s Teacher Education program!

ucmo.edu/studyabroad The Honors College at the University of Central Missouri is designed to enrich the educational careers of highly motivated, creative and dynamic undergraduate students. Benefit from an inclusive environment that stimulates critical thinking, interdisciplinary problem solving, intellectual curiosity and a worldly perspective. Additional benefits include: • Early enrollment as the first students allowed to register for classes. • Small, honors-only general education course sections and colloquiums. • Honors-only housing, study and social spaces. • Grants for study abroad and research/creative activities. • Honors-only professional development and graduate school readiness activities. • Honors-only study tours and other experiential-based activities. THE COLLEGEHONORS ucmo.edu/thehonorscollege GO GLOBAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIPSABROAD&GRANTS AVAILABLE COUNTRIES60+ TOABROADSTUDY ANDShort-LONG-TERM PROGRAMSAVAILABLE

UCM’s advisors and faculty mentors are consistently recognized for excellence in advising by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)! TEAM When you become a UCM student, you will have your very own team cheering you on and supporting you in every area of your education, academic success advisor to help you choose a major, enroll in classes and build an academic plan.

We get it — college is a completely new experience. Here, you will find the right classes, land the right internships and navigate college life with the help of your own personal success team. We have your back whenever you need us, because action isn’t just about who stands with you at the beginning, but who is standing with you at the end. MORE SUPPORT. FEWER OBSTACLES.

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• A career advisor to help you design the life you want and prepare you for success after graduation. UCM’S

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• An academic success coach to discuss your successes and struggles and point you to the resources you need to stay on track.

SUCCESS ADVISING CENTER STUDENTSTOPRANKED CONSISTENTLY RANKED BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND THE PRINCETON REVIEW • An innovative Success Advising Center • Academic support through in-person and online resources • Expert tutoring for 100+ courses • Review and editing services from the Writing Center • Counseling and mental health services • Career counseling FREE SUPPORT FOR SUCCESS

• A financial aid counselor to help you find scholarships, grants and federal financial aid.

• A faculty mentor to help you gain the confidence and skills needed to reach your goals.

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SUCCESS ucmo.edu/successADVISING COUNSELING ucmo.edu/counselingcenterCENTER UCM is the only public institution in Missouri with an accredited* Counseling Center. *International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) 24/7 660-543-8008 UCMSUPPORTCRISISLINE

LEARN MORE. SPEND LESS. UCM FAFSA CODE / 002454 We want you to worry less about the “how” and more about the here and now. That’s why we take action to keep college affordable and help you graduate with less debt. Opportunity should be available to everyone, and we work hard to keep it that way! UCM’S TYPICAL YEARLY COSTS* Yearly costs are based on 30 credit hours. In-State Out-of-State Tuition & General Fees $ 9,414 $17,454 Textbooks $ 1,250 $ 1,250 Residence Hall $ 6,095 $ 6,095 Meal Plan $ 3,604 $ 3,604 YOU INVEST $20,363 $28,403** *These costs are before financial aid is applied. ** The UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship and other out-of-state assistance is available to those who qualify. ucmo.edu/costs The UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship allows incoming, regularly admitted students to pay in-state tuition and fees for all classes on the main campus in Warrensburg if your permanent residence is either in one of the eight states that border Missouri or one of UCM’s Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Conference (MIAA) border states. HOW UCM COMPARES NATIONALLY* Average tuition including fees is based on 30 credit hours. $9,414 PUBLIC $11,631 $28,238 $41,411 PUBLIC *Data provided by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021 national average for four-year colleges $17,454 PRIVATEPRIVATEIN-STATE OUT-OF-STATEucmo.edu/outofstate$43,775IN-STATE TUITION FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS $43,775 STUDENTS IN THESE 13 STATES CAN SAVE UP TO $8,040 WITH THE UCM BOUND SCHOLARSHIP!OUT-OF-STATE NAMED ONE OF TopAmerica'sCollegeS BY FORBES MAGAZINE

PROUD TO BE A SUPERSCORE UNIVERSITY Locate our net price calculator at ucmo.edu/calculatorYour superscore is the average of your best ACT scores from each subject from multiple test attempts. 94%UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID DUAL$1,000CREDITSCHOLARSHIP** INCOMING FRESHMEN WHO HAVE TAKEN AT LEAST ONE DUAL CREDIT COURSE WITH UCM ARE ELIGIBLE. *This merit-based scholarship is renewable for up to four years. **$500 per semester; renewable for up to three years; this scholarship is stackable FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA! Filling out your FAFSA is one of the most important things you can do to get money for college. It's your key to unlocking scholarships, grants and even work-study funding. Plus, it's fast and free! fafsa.gov UCM FAFSA CODE/002454 UCM Scholarship Finder makes it easy to find more than 685 scholarships! The application portal will open on Sept. 1. Complete your application before the priority deadline of Feb. 1 for your greatest chance of being selected. The application portal closes on March 15. ucmo.edu/scholarshipfinder FIND SAVINGSYOUR RED&BLACKSCHOLARSHIP*685+scholarships INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE Bachelor'sBest DEGREE COLLEGE FOR THE MONEY BY COLLEGE FACTUAL (TOP 15%) 2022 ucmo.edu/fs

DESIGN YOUR LIFE! UCM’s Career and Life Design Center empowers you with knowledge and opportunities that will lead to a meaningful career after college. We partner with Stanford University to offer an 8-week Life Design course (1 credit hour) where you’ll learn: • How to adapt and make decisions. • Mind mapping – brainstorm and plan out your top three career paths. • Prototyping – test out your passions by talking to someone in your field of interest. • Building your team – who is going to support you and help you build the life you want? • And more! UCM’s Career and Life Design Center also provides: • A “Design Your UCM” course – learn how to try new things and get involved on campus, when to do an internship, what classes to take and when, and more. • Résumé assistance and referrals. • A Professional Clothing Studio with FREE professional and business casual clothing. • Mock interviews, career events and workshops. • Internship, practicum and part-time job placement. CAREERSHIGH-DEMAND UCM GRADUATES FEEL PREPARED FOR THE WORKFORCE 96%public institution IN MISSOURI WITH A FOR-CREDIT CAREER READINESS COURSE ONLYpublicFIRSTinstitution IN MISSOURI TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STANFORD LIFE DESIGN STUDIO

CAREER ucmo.edu/careerSERVICES

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UCM MAJOR Speech-Language Pathology “UCM professors and clinical supervisors are mentors who lead by example. I’m so grateful for their clinical support which has provided a lasting professional network.”

DR. KRYSTAL R. MATSON InSightOptometristEyecare UCM MAJOR “TheBiologyBiology program at UCM exceptionally prepared me for a career in optometry. It gave me a strong foundation of scientific knowledge to build on, and that's where I began to hone the critical thinking skills needed for my career. I met so many great people in my journey through the program – people who are still good friends of mine today and very successful in their careers, too!”

JUSTIN ANDREWS (LEFT) News KPIX-TV,reporterSan Francisco UCM MAJOR Broadcast Media (Digital Media Production) “The way UCM prepared me for my 11-year television career is immeasurable. The rigid curriculum partnered with the rare care and concern my professors gave forced me to rise above my counterparts. The foundation that the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences laid on my fallow ground in college helped me build a career that has shifted, cultivated and transformed every newsroom I’ve stepped foot in (and there are PLENTY)! UCM, thank you!”

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JOSH BASS Third grade teacher Lee’s Summit Elementary School UCM MAJOR Elementary Education “UCM’s College of Education has gifted me countless opportunities. The unmatched quality of preparation, training, mentorship and networking have allowed me to land my dream job – making a positive difference in the lives of students every day!”

UCM is connected with 20,402 employers who have posted jobs for UCM students through our Career and Life Design Center!

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LIVELEARN& Ahh – freedom. Living on campus is your first taste of adulthood, and the memories you make here will stick with you forever! Create a community of friends and make your life exactly what you want it to be. You’ll be within walking distance of classes, food, events and activities. Did we mention food? There are 13 on-campus dining options to satisfy your appetite, including national favorites like Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. Plus, there are vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and other allergy-free options! Your safety is important to us. Our campus is protected by 19 uniformed police officers, a uniformed student patrol team and several campus safety tools including the mobile app, CampusUCMEye. is one of the few schools in Missouri to offer the “suite” arrangement to every student. Suites are two rooms joined by a full bath, ensuring you have more privacy. ucmo.edu/ps ucmo.edu/housing RESIDENCE10 HALLS ON-CAMPUS13 DINING OPTIONS

UCM COMMUNITIESLEARNING Live in one of 10 learning communities that connect you with other students who share your academic major or interests. GENDER INCLUSIVE HOUSING UCM SAIL (Safe and Inclusive Living) allows students who identify as LGBTQIA+ or an ally to live together in an inclusive and supportive community. UCM SAIL BECOME A TRADITIONS KEEPER For more than 150 years, generations of students have upheld UCM's time-tested traditions, modernized others and created their own. We invite you to become an official UCM Traditions Keeper! Here’s how: STEP 1 Download the free Guidebook app. STEP 2 Pick the traditions that interest you, submit photos of yourself completing them and check them off in the app. STEP 3 Visit Smiser Alumni Center in the Elliott Student Union to collect a token of appreciation for each Traditions Keeper milestone you reach on the app: 25 traditions = small gift 50 traditions = free T-shirt 75 traditions = medallion to wear at commencement ucmo.edu/traditions-keeper DID YOU KNOW? UCM is a world record holder for the largest ridden parade of mules!

Join one of UCM’s 70+ academic organizations! Getting involved in major-specific organizations is a great way to network while expanding your portfolio. Plus, your involvement in leadership and service-learning projects adds value to your education and enhances your marketability, helping you stand out to future employers!

ENHANCE YOUR MARKETABILITY Don’t become a permanent fixture in your room or the library – get out and explore! UCM has student organizations for everything from hobbies and sports to academics. Make time in your schedule to develop your passions, forge friendships, have fun and create memories that will stick with you long after graduation.

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Find what interests you at ucmo.edu/studentorgs

SPORTS30 ucmo.edu/intramurals STUDENT185+ ORGANIZATIONS 350+TEAMS 2,800PARTICIPANTS

PILLARS OF THE UCM FRATERNITY AND SORORITY COMMUNITY INCLUDE: GO GREEK Fraternities and sororities have been a part of UCM for 100+ years. These organizations play an important role in the lives of thousands of students and alumni. By going Greek, you’ll make lifelong friendships and have the opportunity to participate in educational programs, social activities, community service, philanthropy projects and leadership development, enhancing your UCM experience! Plus, fraternity and sorority members often graduate at a higher rate than students not involved in Greek life. 27 CHAPTERS NATIONALLETTERGREEK SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP UNITY ucmo.edu/greeklife

11% OF THE STUDENTUNDERGRADUATEPOPULATION.THEUCMFRATERNITY& SORORITY COMMUNITY MAKES UP APPROXIMATELY UCM Fraternity and Sorority Life 2020-21 statistics

Our team is made up of more than 11,600 students who never give up, dig in their heels and make things happen. Opportunity isn’t about what’s owed to you. It’s about what you work for — that “never-going-to-stop,” that “just-watch-me,” that “this-is-my-success-redefined” attitude.

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NATIONALTEAM12 CHAMPIONSHIPS INDOORGOLFFOOTBALLCROSSBASKETBALLBASEBALLCOUNTRYTRACK& FIELD OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD WRESTLING INDOORGOLFCROSSBOWLINGBASKETBALLCOUNTRYTRACK& FIELD OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALLSOFTBALLSOCCERucmo.edu/athleticsMEN WOMEN 17 NCAA DIVISION-II TEAMS CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE MULES AND JENNIES IN OUR

“I’ve really been impacted by the coaches on the football team. They instill being a champion in everything you do, so I try to do my best work all the time. Plus, your professors really help you find your career path and help you find jobs after college. I completed an internship at Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City as a marketing assistant and tournament coordinator. UCM has challenged me to be my best self.”

– Kyle Bradley, UCM quarterback Sport HoffmanManagementEstates,Illinois

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TOOPPORTUNITYCREATE Creativity is the heartbeat of humanity. Imagine the opportunity to design your own future and express yourself in ways that make a difference! Create change. Create masterpieces. Create buzzworthy news. Whatever you choose, you’ll be able to pursue your talents with the diverse programs in UCM’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences! TAKE CENTER STAGE Whether you're a musician, actor, vocalist or dancer, you will find your opportunity to step into the spotlight at one of our four on-campus •Hendrickstheaters: Hall •Hart Recital Hall •Nickerson Blackbox Theatre •Highlander Theatre COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Some of our programs include: • Anthropology • Art • Communication Studies • Digital Media Production • Graphic Design • Music • Political Science • Sociology • Theatre START YOUR CAREER! ucmo.edu/cahss LEARN FROM THE BEST Meet John F. Malta – UCM associate professor of Art and Illustration. Not only has he art directed and illustrated a commercial for Honda, but he has also created work for Adult Swim, The New York Times, Facebook, The Wall Street Journal and Netflix’s Disenchantment, among others! He recently published “Intergalactic Moving Day,” a picture book out via POW! Kids Books (Brooklyn), and has exhibited his paintings and installation work internationally. BROADCAST YOUR SKILLS Take a real-life role in public broadcasting! KMOS-TV, a PBS station, is located on UCM’s campus, giving you the chance to build career-ready skills, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes!

TOOPPORTUNITYINSPIRE Follow a legacy of educators that began in 1871, and prepare yourself for a meaningful career that will make a real difference in the lives of others. UCM’s College of Education gives you the knowledge and in-classroom experiences you need to inspire change and make an impact on future generations! COLLEGE OF EDUCATION State Normal No. 2 / Class of 1880 YEAR100+HISTORY OFEDUCATIONTEACHER

Some of our programs include: • Elementary Education • Physical Education • Secondary Education • Special Education • Educational Studies and Training START YOUR CAREER! ucmo.edu/coe LEARN FROM THE BEST Meet Dr. Shantia Kerr Sims – UCM professor of Educational Technology. Not only has she worked in both K-12 and higher education settings, but she has led the development of a mentoring program designed to ensure the academic success of transfer students and first-generation college students! UCM has one of the longest continually and nationally accredited teacher education programs in Missouri, continuously accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) since 1954.

TOOPPORTUNITYINNOVATE Be a catalyst for change in the world. Explore new ways to care for your patients. Discover a faster and safer method for building a structure. Create a revolutionary software program for securing sensitive information. UCM’s College of Health, Science, and Technology propels you towards innovation with cutting-edge programs and remarkable learning experiences. COLLEGE OF HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY BECOME A PRO GAMER UCM offers an Esports program! Our teams compete in games such as Overwatch League®, League of Legends®, Rocket League®, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate®, Rainbow Six Siege®, NBA 2k® and Madden®. ucmo.edu/esports

LEARN FROM THE BEST Meet Dr. Xiaodong Yue – UCM professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Not only has he conducted research and published many peer-reviewed journal articles on wireless communications, networking and computer security, but he has obtained more than $500,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Google! PROTECT THE FUTURE UCM’s Cybersecurity program is one of only three ABET-accredited programs in Missouri, and one of only a handful in the nation! Some of our programs include: • Agricultural Science • Bioinformatics • Biology • Cybersecurity • Design and Drafting Technology (CADD) • Fashion: Textiles & Clothing in Business • Nursing • Occupational Safety • Psychology • Radiologic Technology • Software Engineering START YOUR CAREER! ucmo.edu/chst REIMAGINE HEALTH CARE UCM’s Nursing program houses a state-of-the-art simulation lab, where you can practice your skills and experience realistic medical situations with interactive mannequins that speak, respond to treatment and even give birth! CULTIVATE CHANGE UCM Agriculture students benefit from a greenhouse and nursery complex and two farms, including a 260-acre farm with a herd of Aberdeen-Angus purebred cattle!

UCM’s Welch-Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders has 15 treatment rooms with digital monitoring, two audiologic suites, an early childhood preschool for children with speech and language disorders and a voice and swallowing laboratory!

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Leadership takes strength. It’s about setting a goal, staying motivated and achieving it. It’s about being a good influence, contributing ideas and building your team. Whether it’s flying a plane, helping clients improve their well-being or managing an investment portfolio, the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies will give you the opportunity to get noticed by employers and fast-track your path to becoming a leader in your industry with hands-on, real-world experiences! A DIFFERENCE

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REACH NEW HEIGHTS Look up at the skies above campus, and you might see one of UCM’s planes! Skyhaven Airport is home to a fleet of student-manned aircraft, as well as state-of-the-art flight simulators and a hot air balloon! LEARN FROM THE BEST Meet Tony Gasaway – assistant professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Not only does he train Central Missouri Police Academy cadets on tactical communications and ethics, but he has extensive real-world experience including 31 years in federal law enforcement as a U.S. Marshals Service chief deputy and seven years as a staff instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. Some of our programs include: • Accountancy • Aviation Management • Big Data & Business Analytics • Child & Family Development • Criminal Justice & Criminology • Economics • Finance • Marketing • Professional Pilot • PR & Strategic Communication • Speech-Language Pathology • Sport Management START YOUR CAREER! ucmo.edu/hcbps INVEST IN YOURSELF The Forbes Center houses 12 Bloomberg Professional Service terminals and LED ticker displays that stream stock market information. UCM’s Student Managed Investment Fund has recently grown to more than $1 million! HOME OF THE UNIVERSITY-OWNEDONLYAIRPORT IN MISSOURI

SEE YOURSELF @UCENTRALMO DISCOVER CENTRAL DAY Come to campus for one of UCM's Discover Central Days and see what we have to offer! You’ll interact with faculty, eat lunch, browse student organizations, learn about getting involved, hear from current students and more DAILY CAMPUS VISITS From our historic buildings to our newest facilities, our daily campus visits give you a glimpse of what life at UCM is really like. You’ll enjoy: • A walking tour led by a current student. • The opportunity to meet with faculty in your area of interest. • An Admissions presentation where you’ll learn about the application process/requirements, costs, scholarships and financial aid and student organizations. • A free UCM T-shirt. VISIT UCM ucmo.edu/visit ucmo.edu/virtualtour VIRTUAL TOUR

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THEEXPLOREBURG POPULATION: 20,000+ 30+ UNIQUE RESTAURANTS 9 PARKS | 8 TENNIS COURTS | 7 BALLFIELDS

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Heroes Restaurant and Pub has been a town favorite since 1981! They’re famous for their onion rings and even have an entrée called the “Warrensburger!”

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Take on “Ron’s Challenge” at Raging Bull Steakhouse! Finish a four-pound cheeseburger, two large orders of fries, two large milkshakes and one large soda in 30 minutes to get your bill paid, your name on the wall of fame and a free T-shirt!

Warrensburg, or “The Burg” as it’s lovingly known, gives you the perfect balance between city and small-town life! Here, you’ll find miles of hiking trails, two beautiful lakes, a dog park and even an axe-throwing venue downtown! Find hidden treasures at Those Were The Days, a 55,000-square-foot antique store with over 200 booths. Hang out with friends and enjoy national Chipotle®, Buffalo Wild Wings® and more. Catch a race at the Central Missouri Speedway, a clay track only three miles north of Warrensburg. Whatever your interests are, you’ll find something to love this town! “My favorite thing about Warrensburg is the community. They are so inviting and supportive. There are so many unique places in Warrensburg, and it’s fun to visit them all!” – Keiasiah Mozee Events Marketing Management Moberly, Missouri LOCALLY-OWNED FAVORITES KEEP YOUR EYE TO THE SKY – YOU'LL OFTEN CATCH A GLIMPSE OF THE ICONIC B-2 SPIRIT BOMBER, AS WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE IS JUST 12 MILES EAST OF WARRENSBURG!

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•Informational interviews and job shadowing.

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At UCM, we understand that success is uniquely defined by each individual. The possibilities are endless, and we offer professional guidance for students just like you through the Open Options program. Although you might feel anxious, it’s okay to be undecided – in fact, it’s perfectly normal. We care about you as an individual and are committed to your success. Explore different majors and discover what’s right for you! You’ll also benefit

•Individualized career counseling.

•Open Options learning communities designed to help you transition into university life, as well as undertake the exploration process with a core group of students. UCM is the only Missouri public institution to offer an Open Options program that is designed to place students into courses that count for graduation and help them decide on a “right fit” academic program.

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“One of the main reasons I chose UCM is because no other university I visited had this program. I was able to find a major I loved, and I’m very excited about my future.”

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– Kaitlyn Burkemper, ’19 Speech-language pathologist

•Secondary Education - Agriculture Teacher Education (BSE) - Biology (BSE) - Business Teacher Education (BSE) - Chemistry (BSE) - Earth Science (BSE) - Engineering & Technology Teacher Education (BSE) - English (BSE) - Family Consumer Science Teacher Education (BSE) - Mathematics (BSE) - Physics (BSE) - Social Studies (BSE) - Speech Communication & Theatre (BSE)

•Elementary Education Early Childhood (Birth-3)

APPLIED SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY •Aviation Management - Flight Operations Management (B.S.) - Airport Management (B.S.) •Construction Management (B.S.) •Criminal Justice & Criminology (B.S.) •Crisis & Disaster Management (B.S.) •Design & Drafting Technology (B.S.) •Engineering Technology - Management (B.S.) - Robotics, Automation, & Controls (B.S.) - Civil Engineering Technology (B.S.) - Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.) - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Product Design) (B.S.) •Environmental Safety & Risk Management (B.S.) •Information Technology (B.S.) •Occupational Safety - Environmental Management (B.S.) - Occupational Health Management (B.S.) - Safety Management (B.S.) •Professional Pilot (B.S.) BUSINESS •Accountancy (BSBA) •Big Data & Business Analytics (BSBA) •Computer Information Systems (BSBA) •Economics (BSBA) •Events Marketing & Management (BSBA) •Fashion Textiles Clothing Business (B.S.) •Finance •International(BSBA)Business (BSBA) •Management-Management (BSBA) - Leadership (BSBA) - Learning & Development (BSBA) - Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise (BSBA) - Supply Chain Management (BSBA) •Marketing (BSBA) •Public Relations & Strategic Communications (B.S.) •Risk Management & Insurance (BSBA) •Sport Management (B.S.) COMPUTER SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS •Actuarial Science & Statistics - Actuarial Science (B.S.) - Statistics (B.S.) •Computer Science - Computer Networking (B.S.) - Computer Science (B.S.) - Data Science (B.S.) - Game Development (B.S.) - Software Development (B.S.) •Cybersecurity (B.S.) •Mathematics (B.S.) •Software Engineering (B.S.) EDUCATION •Art •Child(BSE)&Family Development (B.S.) •Educational Studies & Training (B.S.)

•Special Education - Autism & Severe Disabilities (BSE) - Cross-Category Disabilities (BSE) - Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-3) (BSE) FINE ARTS •Graphic Design (BFA) •Interior Design (BFA) •Music (B.A.)

•Elementary(BSE)Education (Grades 1-6) (BSE)

•Music-Instrumental (B.M.) - Jazz-Commercial (B.M.) - Music Technology (B.M.) - Piano (B.M.) - Piano Pedagogy (B.M.) - Vocal (B.M.)

•Musical B.S.) B.S.) B.S.)

•Music Education - Instrumental (BME) - Vocal (BME)

•Middle School-Jr. High School - Business Education (BSE) - Engineering Tech (BSE) - General Science (BSE) - Language Arts (BSE) - Math (BSE) - Social Science (BSE) - Speech/Theatre (BSE)

Theatre (BFA) •Studio Art (BFA) •Theatre (B.A., BFA) HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES •Anthropology •Communication(B.S.)Studies (B.S.) •Digital Media Production (B.S.) •English (B.A.) •History (B.A., B.S.) •International Studies (B.A.) •Modern Languages - Language & Culture (B.A.) - Professional Applications (B.A.) - Teacher Education (B.A.) •Political Science (B.A., B.S.) •Psychology (B.A.,

•Social Work (BSW) •Sociology (B.A.,

SCIENCE & HEALTH •Agricultural Science (B.S.) •Bioinformatics-BiologicalScience (B.S.) - Computing & Statistics (B.S.) •Biology-General Biology (B.S.) - Biomed/Cell & Molecular (B.S.) - Conservation Enforcement (B.S.) - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (B.S.) - Wildlife & Natural ResourceConservation Biology (B.S.) - Integrative Biology (B.S.) - Pre-Science Education (B.S.) •Chemistry-Chemistry (B.S.) - ACS Certified (B.S.) - Biochemistry (B.S.) •Health Studies (B.S.) •Kinesiology-Corporate Fitness (B.S.) - Exercise Science (B.S.) •Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.S.) •Nursing •Radiologic(B.S.)Technology (B.S.) •Speech-Language Pathology (B.S.) PRE-PROFESSIONAL •Biology-Pre-Medical (B.S.) - Pre-Dental (B.S.) - Pre-Veterinarian (B.S.) •Kinesiology-Pre-Athletic Training (B.S.) - Pre-Occupational Therapy (B.S.) - Pre-Physical Therapy (B.S.) OPEN OPTIONS •General Studies (B.A.,

•Physical Education - Adapted Sport Education (B.S.) - Elementary-Secondary Certificate K-12 (B.S.) - Sport & Recreation Education (B.S.)

•Open Option MAJOR DECISIONS NOT SEEING YOUR MAJOR OR UNDECIDED? Look for your major at ucmo.edu/majors

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