Employers are increasingly seeking college graduates with the creativity and adaptability
to overcome any need or challenge. Learn these and other fundamental skills that transcend
your degree and transfer across all careers when you study within the College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri. Whether you’re
completing one of our bachelor’s or master’s degrees or enhancing your major with
one of our minors, you’ll learn to be a critical thinker, effective communicator,
active collaborator and creative problem-solver. These highly valued competencies
have enabled our graduates to attend law school or get jobs as account executives,
social services directors, journalists, graphic designers, professional musicians,
teachers and production artists, among countless others, and then quickly advance
in their careers.
Explore our diverse programs — designed to satisfy any passion and, more importantly,
provide the foundation you need for success through access to UCM’s resources, which
include:
- State-of-the-art facilities and venues: From fully equipped theaters and impressive music studios to a mobile broadcast unit,
UCM offers impressive spaces to explore your craft.
- High-impact experiences: Apply your learning outside the classroom for experience that enhances your resume
and builds your network. Participate in the Talking Mules Debate Team, UCM Mock Trial,
study abroad and a wide variety of other student activities.
- Nationally accredited programs: As a UCM graduate, you’ll be recognized for your quality education. Our School of
Visual and Performing Arts, for example, holds an impressive range of accreditations
as well as the longest tradition of accreditation — over 60 years — at the national
and international levels of all Missouri universities.
- Financial awards and scholarships: UCM’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has over 100 named and endowed
scholarships for which you may qualify. Every year, we also recognize several outstanding
students with monetary awards.
- Support of expert faculty: Study under our faculty of performers, artists, professional designers, active scholars
and researchers. Expect their support every step of the way and well into your future.
Mission Statement
CAHSS is committed to engaging students deeply with the academic disciplines and providing
an inclusive, creative atmosphere for experiences needed to lead fulfilling, impactful
lives, and to achieve career success.
Vision Statement
CAHSS strives to be recognized regionally and nationally for empowering our graduates
to be leaders by fostering creative inquiry, promoting critical thinking, and engaging
them to meet the demands of a globalized society.
