Graduate Studies
Expand Your Future OptionsLooking to advance or change your career path? Earn a graduate degree at the University of Central Missouri to expand your knowledge and progress in your career.
Note: If you are an international student, please see the International Admissions information.
Flexible Course Offerings
We offer many online courses and programs. Our Lee's Summit campus is conveniently located for those in the Kansas City metro area. Learn more.
Funding for Your Education
UCM offers graduate student-specific support, such as graduate assistantships, scholarships and research grants. Learn more.
A Global Perspective
Students from around the world come to UCM for their graduate studies. Our dedicated staff will help you with the admissions process. Learn more.
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Graduate Admission Requirements
To apply for admission to a master鈥檚 degree program at UCM you must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree. To apply to an Education Specialist鈥檚 degree program you must have a master鈥檚 degree. Prerequisite degrees must be from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the University of Central Missouri. If you have graduate coursework you must have a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to be admitted to a graduate program.
Department Admission Requirements
Some graduate programs at UCM require standardized tests, such as the GRE or GMAT, and some require a minimum GPA, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and/or other materials. To learn more about the requirements for your specific program, please review the For specific program questions, please contact the designated graduate coordinator for your area of study.
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Mule Express
Through 鈥淢ule Express,鈥 a student can expect to reap a range of benefits that will not only put cash back in their pockets but help make their transition into a graduate program as simple as possible.
The 鈥淢ule Express鈥 program offers the following to help accommodate UCM alumni pursuing a master鈥檚 degree:
- No application fee: UCM is waiving the application fee for all university alumni and currently enrolled undergraduate students in an effort to make earning a graduate degree intellectually and financially rewarding.
- Transcript simplification: UCM students need not worry about resubmitting transcripts they have already provided during their time here, unless they have attended another institution since graduating from UCM. This streamlined approach recognizes a university alumnus鈥 prior commitment to UCM and saves them time.
- Expedited application review: UCM understands just how valuable time is for our alumni. With "Mule Express," applications from alumni and current students will receive expedited reviews, ensuring that they can swiftly move forward with their educational aspirations.
鈥淢ule Express鈥 applies to domestic UCM students applying for a graduate certificate program, a master鈥檚 degree, or an Educational Specialist degree. Individuals who want to apply for admission or simply learn more about the 鈥淢ule Express鈥 initiative are encouraged to contact UCM Graduate Studies at gradadmit@ucmo.edu.
Have Questions? We Are Here to Help
If you have questions about applying to UCM, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies. Email gradadmit@ucmo.edu, call 660-543-4729.
A Best College in the Midwestern Region (Princeton Review, 2023)
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