University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Missouri-Kansas City has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 57% of students who start college at University of Missouri-Kansas City complete all the credits required within six years.

University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of Missouri-Kansas City may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of Missouri-Kansas City?

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Missouri-Kansas City directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

When choosing a major, University of Missouri-Kansas City students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Senior Projects

University of Missouri-Kansas City does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Does University of Missouri-Kansas City Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Missouri-Kansas City offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Missouri-Kansas City has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Missouri-Kansas City offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City Require Internships?

🟨 University of Missouri-Kansas City does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About University of Missouri-Kansas City

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University of Missouri-Kansas City Library

The main library on campus is the Miller-Nichols Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of Missouri-Kansas City offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Missouri-Kansas City has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Missouri-Kansas City include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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