Schools and Departments
The University of Missouri-Kansas City offers hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and professional academic choices. The University is comprised of 13 academic divisions including: the College of Arts and Sciences, Conservatory of Music and Dance, Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, School of Biological Sciences, School of Computing and Engineering, School of Dentistry, School of Education, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries.
College of Arts and Sciences
UMKC’s College of Arts and Sciences, also known as the College of A&S, is the original school of the University. The College, now the largest on campus, houses three departments including the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
College of Arts and Sciences
302 Scofield Hall
711 E 51st St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
For a list of Departments and Programs, click here.
Departments
Architecture, Urban Planning and Design
Art and Art History
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Economics
English Language and Literature
Family Studies
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Geosciences
History
Mathematics and Statistics
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Theatre
Programs
Adult College Education (PACE)
American Studies
Army ROTC/Military Science
Black Studies
Classical and Ancient Studies
Continuing Education
Deciding Students
Environmental Studies
Family Studies
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Gerontology Certificate
High School/College (HSCP)
Honors
Religious Studies
Study Abroad
Urban Studies
Women's and Gender Studies
Conservatory of Music and Dance
The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance has earned national and international recognition through its innovative programming that advances the arts and creative expression as fundamental to fulfilled lives and central to a successful international citizenry. Our students interact with our professors and visiting artists in ways that pioneer new modes of thinking that respond to a rapidly changing world. We prepare our students for nascent careers in the 21st century that are characterized by mobility, innovation, professional experimentation and global points of view.
Conservatory of Music and Dance
Grant Hall
5227 Holmes St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
At UMKC’s Bloch School, we’re educating today’s students to be tomorrow’s global business leaders and entrepreneurs. We shape dynamic leaders to excel in today’s fast-paced, global economy by expanding their business and leadership skills through enticing community outreach opportunities, independent research and in-depth exposure to the latest business and technology trends. Imagine the possibilities of joining a community that’s diverse, building connections and graduating tomorrow’s leaders.
Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
115 Bloch School
5110 Cherry St.
Kansas City, Mo 64110
For a list of Departments, Centers and Institutes, click here.
Departments
Accounting
Finance, Information Management and Strategy
Organizational Leadership and Marketing
Centers and Institutes
The Cookingham Institute of Urban Affairs
The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Center for International Business
The Lewis White Real Estate Center
The Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
School of Biological Sciences
At UMKC’s School of Biological Sciences, we cover a broad range of topics through our teaching practices and research to prepare students for today’s competitive job market. At UMKC, students can choose programs of study in either a bachelor’s of science in biology, a bachelor’s of art in biology or a bachelor’s of science in medical technology. Whether you’re a prospective student looking to become part of a rich history of learning or a postgraduate seeking to extend your biological knowledge and research, UMKC has the faculty, skills and services available to help you achieve your goals.
School of Biological Sciences
5007 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
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Departments
Biology
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Medical Technology
Pre-Dentistry Biology
Pre-Med Biology
School of Computing and Engineering
UMKC’s School of Computing and Engineering strives to be one of the best school’s in the region, offering students exposure to the latest computing and engineering trends in computer science, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering. The School is split into two departments, the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. UMKC engineering and computer science faculty, students and staff are dedicated to their research and solving today’s technology challenges by offering solutions for tomorrow.
School of Computing and Engineering
546 Flarsheim Hall
5110 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
School of Dentistry
UMKC’s School of Dentistry has produced dentist, dental specialists and dental hygienists for over a century. The School’s state-of-the-art Roy J. Rinehart Dental Clinic allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to the Kansas City community during their third and fourth years. The School’s faculty and staff are also involved in research, patient care and numerous programs dedicated to outreach and community service. Whether you are a prospective student or a dental professional, we invite you to explore the School of Dentistry.
School of Dentistry
650 E. 25th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
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Departments
Dental Public Health and Behavioral Science
Division of Dental Hygiene
Endodontics
General Dentistry
Hospital Dentistry
Oral Biology
Oral Pathology, Medicine and Radiology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Restorative Dentistry
Programs
Advanced Education Programs
Continuing Dental Education
Graduate Programs
Services
Alumni Services
Dental Library
General Patient Clinic
Professional Services
School of Education
At UMKC’s School of Education, we’re providing tomorrow’s educational leaders with the knowledge, ethics and skills needed to a make a difference in the lives of children. We offer a variety of disciplines, outstanding faculty and a partnership with the Kansas City Missouri School District that prepares future teachers to succeed in diverse urban settings.
School of Education
615 E. 52nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
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Programs
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
Teacher Education
Urban Leadership and Policy Studies in Education
Centers and Institutes
Berkley Child and Family Development Center
The Basic School Regional Center
Community Counseling and Assessment Services
Institute for Urban Education
Missouri Accelerated Schools/Missouri Professional Learning Communities
Missouri Assessment Program
UMKC Charter Schools Center
UMKC Center for Economic Education
UMKC Professional Development Center
School of Law
At the UMKC School of Law, students receive a challenging and rewarding legal education both inside and outside the classroom. Our faculty is committed to providing tomorrow’s lawyers with a first-rate legal education, and preparing students for professional practice through research and course study. As the only law school in Kansas City, our graduates are in high demand from local firms after graduation.
School of Law
500 E. 52nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Centers and Institutes
Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic
Child and Family Services
Tax Clinic
Guardian ad Litem Workshop
School of Medicine
In only six years, medical students can attend class year round and earn their B.A./M.D. degrees through UMKC’s School of Medicine’s innovative curriculum. The School of Medicine is located on the Hospital Hill campus. Its curriculum allows high school graduates, who are accepted into the medical school, to immediately become medical students. The School’s faculty offers a strong core education in M.D. training through course study and clinical skills and research.
School of Medicine
2411 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
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Programs
Baccalaureate/M.D. Degree
M.D. Only
Master of Science in Anesthesia
Master of Science in Bioinformatics
Graduate Medical Education (Residencies and Fellowships)
International Medicine
Medical Humanities
Centers
Shock/Trauma Research Center (STRC)
Lung Research Center (LRC)
Sabates/Vision Research
School of Nursing
Over the past decade, nursing has emerged as one of the most sought after professions in the American health care system. The UMKC School of Nursing, offers students an environment rich in opportunities for practice and professional development through clinical practice, community service and nursing research. UMKC’s reputation for nursing is excellent, and the School has a long history of offering health care programs that are focused on student success.
School of Nursing
Health Sciences Building
2464 Charlotte St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
School of Pharmacy
As the only public school of pharmacy in the state of Missouri, the UMKC School of Pharmacy offers the best of pharmacy education, with outstanding professional and graduate programs and pharmaceutical research. For over 120 years, the School has provided students with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful pharmaceutical career.
School of Pharmacy
Health Sciences Building
2464 Charlotte St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
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Centers and Institutes
School of Graduate Studies
UMKC’s School of Graduate Studies provides students outstanding training and education in more than 50 post-graduate degrees. The School of Graduate Studies works with faculty and staff across the University to promote excellence in graduate education, and the School strives to provide students with a quality, flexible education to help students prepare for their future careers. Our classes are offered at convenient times to accommodate today’s working students.
School of Graduate Studies
343A Administrative Center
5115 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
University Libraries
UMKC Libraries are the hub of learning for students, researchers, and our neighbors. Not only the home of books, the Libraries also link users to a world of scholarly information available through licensed online databases and journals and a vast network of reciprocal borrowing agreements. Our Web-based resources allow users to bring the library with them to the comfortable and inviting study spaces located throughout the library buildings or even to their own office or dorm. Moreover, expert librarians and staff provide research assistance and unparalleled library services in person or over the phone or Internet. Miller Nichols Library, UMKC’s largest library, houses the general collection, Music/Media Library, LaBudde Special Collections and Marr Sound Archives. The Dental Library and Health Sciences Library serve students and researchers in those disciplines. Partnering with the Leon E. Bloch Law Library and Linda Hall Library, University Libraries are Kansas City’s comprehensive public research libraries.
University Libraries
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, Mo 64110
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University Libraries
Miller Nichols Library
800 E. 51st St.
Kansas City, Mo. 64111
Dental Library
School of Dentistry Library
650 E. 25th St.
Kansas City, Mo. 64108
Health Sciences Library
School of Medicine
2411 Holmes St.
Kansas City, Mo. 64108
Leon E. Bloch Law Library
School of Law
500 E. 52nd St.
Kansas City, Mo. 64111
