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Admission requirements

There are no admission requirements beyond the regular admission requirements for the university.

Why UMKC?

• A liberal arts degree is the perfect choice for students who prefer an education that incorporates humanities, natural sciences and social sciences without the restriction of a specialty.
• From nonprofit sectors to Fortune 100 companies, Kansas City offers ample opportunities for internships and networking with professionals. The liberal arts program at UMKC produces students with a broad-spectrum foundation of knowledge and skills employers look for, including thinking and problem-solving abilities, written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, adaptability to change and multicultural awareness.

  

Fast facts

• For students who have other full-time commitments at work or home, it is possible to earn this degree by attending evening and weekend courses through UMKC’s Program for Adult College Education (PACE), cas.umkc.edu/pace
• Research shows that people with a liberal arts education move from entry-level jobs into management positions at a higher rate than people with business, technical or vocational backgrounds, partly because they are able to learn different things very quickly.
• The B.L.A. is perfect for students who would like to get a diversified degree and then pursue graduate work or law school before seeking full-time employment.

Faculty

The faculty for the B.L.A. come from a broad range of Arts and Sciences disciplines and departments, including those from humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.

Student organizations

The full listing of student organizations available to UMKC students is available at: umkc.edu/getinvolved/student-organizations.asp 

Careers

Explore career options for Liberal Arts majors at careeronestop.org

Contact us

Office of Admissions

120 Administrative Center
5115 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-235-1111
Toll-free: 1-800-775-8652
Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TTY)
E-mail: admit@umkc.edu
umkc.edu/admissions

Visit us

Students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit by visiting umkc.edu/welcome or calling 816-235-8652.