Welcome to the School of Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Central Missouri. As you explore the information about our programs, curriculum, faculty and student organizations, you'll discover a strong, diverse, and student-oriented academic community. The faculty are highly qualified and dedicated. Most hold a terminal degree in their field, and are active in their professions either through research and/or continuing professional development.
UCM鈥檚 Computer Science and Mathematics programs have a balance of practice and theory and are designed according to curricula guidelines from corresponding professional organizations. With the demand for qualified technical personnel far exceeding the available supply, the opportunities awaiting our graduates are nearly limitless.
A growing number of endowed scholarships are awarded each year to the School of Computer Science and Mathematics majors and minors. The application deadline is usually March 1 of each year. Apply online at .
For Entering Freshman
Scholarship Name |
Minimum Criteria for Eligibility |
Department Achievement Award
|
1. major in one of the school majors 2. ACT >= 23 3. high school GPA 3.5 or higher |
Harmon |
1. major in Computer Science or Electronics (preference given to double major) 2. completed 3 units of mathematics and or computer science in high school 3. ACT >= 23 4. Missouri resident |
Kennedy |
1. declare a major in the department 2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM |
Stumpff |
1. declare a Mathematics Education major 2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM |
For Current Students
Scholarship Name |
Minimum Criteria for Eligibility |
ACM |
1. major in Computer Science 2. ACM member 3. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM |
Atkins |
1. graduate student at UCM 2. preference given to Mathematics Education |
Birkhead |
1. pursue certificate to teach mathematics at middle school/junior high school |
Brown |
1. second/third year at UCM 2. major in mathematics 3. GPA >=3.5 (mathematics courses), GPA >= 3.3 (all course) 4. show promise in pursuing post-graduate study 5. demonstrate financial need |
Craven |
1. major in Actuarial Science |
Department Achievement Award
|
1. major in one of the school majors 2. GPA >=3.2 |
Griffith |
1. major in Computer Science 2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM |
Harmon |
1. major in Computer Science or Electronics (preference given to double major) |
Johnson |
1. mathematics minor which leads to certification to teach mathematics in grades 5-9 2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM |
Meyer |
1. admitted in a graduate degree program (emphasis in elementary, junior high, or
secondary mathematics) 2. GPA >= 3.0 (upper level mathematics courses) 3. GPA >= 3.25 (graduate mathematics courses if applicable) |
Moore |
1. major in the department 2. junior or senior class 3. GPA >= 3.0 in the major 4. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM |
Ramey |
1. major in Mathematics Education (secondary mathematics) or minor in Mathematics
Education 2. enroll in at least 12 s.h. each semester at UCM |
Redford |
1. major in Computer Science or Mathematics (excluding Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Education) 2. US citizen and Missouri resident 3. completed at least one semester after declaring major 4. at least have two semesters before graduation 5. member of KME 6. GPA >= 3.5 (mathematics courses), GPA >= 3.0 (all courses) |
Schrag |
1. major in the department 2. member of KME |
The school sponsors several student organizations. They provide our students with platforms of peer interaction and active participation in out-of-the-classroom experiences.
Actuarial Science and Statistics
The Actuarial Organization
UCM - Statistics Club
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Cybersecurity
Cyber Mules, chapter of the National Cybersecurity Student Association
Mathematics
Kappa Mu Epsilon
MAA Student Chapter
Mathematics Education
Central Missouri Mathematics Educators (CMME)
The School has state-of-the-art computing labs to support both instruction and research needs. The main lab for computer science classes consists of 40 Dell computers running both Linux and Microsoft windows operating systems. Six computer classrooms, with more than 30 computers each, are ideal for upper classes and special lab sessions. Lab computers are upgraded regularly. The School strives to provide our students with the latest technologies. We offer both Windows and Linux platforms so that our students are well-prepared for a career as a software professional under those two leading industry-standard platforms. The School is a member of the Microsoft Imagine, Oracle Academy and VMWare Academic Program.
All mathematics and statistics classrooms are multimedia classrooms, allowing instructors to use a variety of teaching tools and techniques. Distance learning rooms, used for graduate courses in mathematics and statistics, are outfitted with microphones and cameras so that students can attend class virtually. Computers in a dedicated statistics classroom run statistical software including r and SAS. Two student common areas provide a space for students to collaborate on homework and projects, as well as relax between classes. These rooms are conveniently located near faculty offices to help establish a community of learners.
The B.S. in Computer Science - Computer Science Option is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The undergraduate mathematics education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
The B.S. in Actuarial Science program is recognized by the Society of Actuaries and listed as an Undergraduate-Advanced program on the SOA website. UCM is one of approximately 60 universities in the United States to be in this top classification.
Xiaodong Yue, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
WCM 222
Tel: (660)543-4930
Fax: (660) 543-8013