Graduate Programs by College

Graduate Programs by College

Visit the website of the department of your choice, or contact them directly to verify whether there are any additional requirements for admission.

Programs marked with a W are eligible for the Western State Resident Tuition Classification Program, which offers residents from Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States the opportunity to pay a reduced tuition rate which is currently equal to in-state tuition. The benefit is automatically applied to qualified students' tuition bill based on their legal residency.  Check HERE for participating programs.

*Note: UCCS Scholarships are available through the student portal for admitted students, this means you have to be accepted to a graduate program before you can apply. Please keep this in mind and apply as early as you can for the best financial opportunities. Visit the Scholarship department website for more information.

College of Business

Degree: MSA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3408
Email: gsba@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: June 1 (priority), August 1 (final) 
Spring: November 1 (priority), January 1 (final) 
Summer: April 1 (priority), June 1 (final)

Application Requirements

College transcripts

Goal statement

Resume/CV

GRE/GMAT or approved waiver

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MBA
Concentration: Click here for a list
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3408
Email: gsba@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: June 1 (priority), Aug 1 (final) 
Spring: November 1 (priority), January 1 (final) 
Summer: April 1 (priority), June 1 (final)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • GRE/GMAT or approved waiver

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: DBA
Concentration: Click here for a list
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3408
Email: gsba@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
  • This Program is Currently on Hold.
  • Please contact the program using above contact details for additional information.

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts from every institution of higher education attended
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 letters of recommendation (optional)
  • GRE/GMAT (optional)

Information for International Applicants:

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College of Education

Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: December 1
*Group Interviews are held 1st Fri in Feb.

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Background check

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MA
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-4096
Email: jsaunde3@uccs.edu
Required Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Summer start, please contact education@uccs.edu for more information
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Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: December 1
*Group Interviews are held 1st Fri in Feb.

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Background check

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MA
Concentration: Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education ; Science Education ; Leadership, Research & Foundations ; Special Education ; Instructional Technology ; Teaching Mathematics
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '25: Aug 18 
Spring '25: Jan 14 
Summer '24: Jun 3

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Interview with faculty member
  • Background check

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MA
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '25: Aug 15
Spring '25: Jan 10
Summer '25: May 16

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Professional educational licenses

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: Jan 31 for graduate assistantships (apps accepted until March 21, 2025)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Interview with faculty member

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MA
Concentration: Initial License in Special Education with or without a Master of Arts Degree ; Added Endorsement in Special Education with or without a Master of Arts Degree ; Master of Arts Special Education Only
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19 
Spring '25: Jan 14 
Summer '24: Jun 3

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Background check

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19 

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Background check

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: PhD
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Jan 15 (Priority); Mar 15 (Final) 

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Writing sample

Information for International Applicants:

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College of Engineering and Applied Science

Degree: MS
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: March 1, 2025
Spring 2025: November 1, 2024

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required, unless completed bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or above from an ABET-accredited Comp Sci program or related program in the U.S.

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MS
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: March 1, 2025
Spring 2025: November 1, 2024

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required, unless completed bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or above from an ABET-accredited Comp Sci program or related program in the U.S.

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: ME
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 1
Spring: November 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required, unless completed bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or above from an ABET-accredited Comp Sci program or related program in the U.S.

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MS
Availability: 
Phone: please email us!
Email: tkalkur@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19 (assistantships: Apr 1)
Spring '25: Jan 14 (assistantships: Oct 1)
Summer '24: Jun 3

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required if domestic applicant GPA < 3.0; GRE is required for all students with international transcripts

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MS
Concentration: Solid Mechanics, Thermal/Fluid Systems, Dynamics & Controls
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3243
Email: mae@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: Oct 15 (TA and RA apps: Aug 15)
Fall: Mar 15 (TA and RA apps: Jan 15)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required for all applicants

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MS
Concentration: Solid Mechanics, Thermal/Fluid Systems, Dynamics & Controls
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3243
Email: mae@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: Oct 15 (TA and RA apps: Aug 15)
Fall: Mar 15 (TA and RA apps: Jan 15)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required for all applicants

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: ME
Availability: W
Phone: please email us!
Email: enonline@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MS
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 1
Spring: November 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required for ALL international applicants. Required for domestic applicants if GPA < 3.0.

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: ME
Availability: W
Phone: please email us!
Email: enonline@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: ME
Availability: W
Phone: please email us!
Email: enonline@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 1
Spring: November 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required, unless completed bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or above from an ABET-accredited Comp Sci program or related program in the U.S. OR a master's degree with GPA of 3.0 or above from an R1 or R2 institution in the U.S.

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: please email us!
Email: tkalkur@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19 
Spring '25: Jan 14
Summer '24: Jun 3

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required if domestic applicant GPA < 3.3; GRE is required for all students with international transcripts

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3243
Email: mae@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: Oct 15 (TA and RA apps: Aug 15)
Fall: Mar 15 (TA and RA apps: Jan 15)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required for ALL international applicants. Required for domestic applicants if GPA < 3.3 OR if undergraduate degree is not in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 1
Spring: November 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE: required, unless completed bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or above from an ABET-accredited Comp Sci program or related program in the U.S. OR a master's degree with GPA of 3.0 or above from an R1 or R2 institution in the U.S.

Information for International Applicants:

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College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3534
Email: cgibbes@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Feb 1

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MS
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3549
Email: schakrav@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19; Spring '25: Jan 14

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE

Information for International Applicants:

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Degree: MSc
Availability: 
Phone: 
Email: cdiaz3@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Apr 15 (research/thesis track); Jul 1 (course/non-thesis). Spring: Sep 15 (research/thesis track); Dec 1 (course/non-thesis)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • 4 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE (may be waived if GPA > 3.3)

Information for International Applicants:

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Biology

Degree: MSc
Concentration: Molecular & Cellular ; Ecology & Evolution
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3668
Email: jbono@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Dec 15

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Chemistry

Degree: MSc
Availability: 
Phone: 
Email: cdiaz3@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Apr 15 (research/thesis track); Jul 1 (course/non-thesis). Spring: Sep 15 (research/thesis track); Dec 1 (course/non-thesis)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • 4 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE (may be waived if GPA > 3.3)

Information for International Applicants:

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Communication

Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4982
Email: ksulliv8@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Feb 1 (priority), Aug 1 (final)
Spring '24: Oct 1 (priority), Dec 15 (final)
Summer '24: Mar 1 (priority), Apr 15 (final)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Writing sample

Information for International Applicants:

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History

Degree: MA
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4069
Email: ismith2@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19
Spring '25: Jan 14

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Writing sample
  • 2 Letters of Recommendations

Information for International Applicants:

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Mathematics

Degree: MSc
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3549
Email: schakrav@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19 
Spring '25: Jan 14

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • GRE
  • 2 Letters of Recommendations

Information for International Applicants:

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Physics

Degree: MSc
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3964
Email: kpeter13@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19
Spring '25: Jan 14
Summer '24: June 3

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Applicants with international transcripts also need:

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Psychology: Clinical

Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: Dec 15, 2024

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendations

Information for International Applicants:

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Psychology: Psychological Science

Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: Dec 15, 2024

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendations

Information for International Applicants:

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Sociology

Degree: MA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4125
Email: lzhang4@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Feb 1 (for fellowship consideration), Apr 15 (final)
Spring: Nov 15

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Applied Science: Mathematics

Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3549
Email: schakrav@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19
Spring '24: Jan 14

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • GRE
  • 3 Letters of Recommendations

Information for International Applicants:

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Applied Science: Physics

Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-3964
Email: kpeter13@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Aug 19
Spring '25: Jan 14
Summer '24: June 3

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Applicants with international transcripts also need:

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Psychology: Clinical: Geropsychology

Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: Nov 15, 2024

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Psychology: Clinical: Trauma

Degree: PhD
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: Nov 15, 2024

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Athletic Training

Degree: MSAT
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-5157
Email: aelder@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: Jan 15 (priority), May 30 (final)

Application Requirements

  • See Program Website for details;
  • ALL applicants must apply via ATCAS

Information for International Applicants:

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Health Promotion

Degree: MSc
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4404
Email: jkirby@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall 2025: Jan 20 (priority), June 1 (final)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Nursing: Nurse Practitioner

Degree: MSN
Concentration: Primary Care Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner ; Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner ; Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4458
Email: dschult3@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Aug 5
Spring: Jan 5
Summer: May 5

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Current/active RN license

Information for International Applicants:

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Nutrition and Dietetics

Degree: MSc
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-4478
Email: ssvette@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: Jan 15 (priority), May 1 (final)

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Applied Physiology

Degree: MSc

Concentration: None or Elite Sport Performance
Availability:  W
Phone: (719) 255-3806
Email:jpearso5@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall '24: January 20 (priority), April 15 (final). Applicants wishing to apply for Graduate Assistantships and scholarships should compete their applications by the priority deadline.

Spring '25: All applications due August 30.

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Degree: DNP
Concentration: Primary Care Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner ; Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4458
Email: dschult3@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Aug 5
Spring: Jan 5
Summer: May 5

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Current/active RN license
  • National certification as NP or CNS (not required for BSN-DNP option)

Information for International Applicants:

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Nursing: Doctorate of Nursing Practice BSN to DNP

Degree: DNP
Concentration: Primary Care Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner ; Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4458
Email: dschult3@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Aug 5
Spring: Jan 5
Summer: May 5

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Current/active RN license

Information for International Applicants:

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College of Public Service

Criminal Justice

Degree: MCJ
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-4993
Email: CPS@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Aug 1 (Priority), Aug 19 (Final)
Spring: Dec 1 (Priority), Jan 14 (Final)
Summer: May 1 (Priority), Jun 3 (Final)

 

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 letters of recommendation (waived if undergrad cum GPA > 3.25)

Information for International Applicants:

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Criminal Justice and Public Administration Dual Degree

Degree: MCJ/MPA
Availability: 
Phone: (719) 255-4993
Email: CPS@uccs.edu
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Aug 1 (Priority), Aug 19 (Final)
Spring: Dec 1 (Priority), Jan 14 (Final)
Summer: May 1 (Priority), Jun 3 (Final)

 

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 letters of recommendation (waived if undergrad cum GPA > 3.25)

Information for International Applicants:

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Public Administration

Degree: MPA
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3566
Email:  rkempf@uccs.edu 
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Aug 1 (Priority), Aug 19 (Final)
Spring: Dec 1 (Priority), Jan 14 (Final)
Summer: May 1 (Priority), Jun 3 (Final)

 

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV

Information for International Applicants:

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Public Administration and Sociology Dual Degree

Degree: MPA/MA Sociology
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3566 (MPA) and (719) 255-4125
Email: rkempf@uccs.edu and lzhang4@uccs.edu 
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Apr 15
Spring: Nov 15

 

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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Social Work

Degree: MSW
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4048
Email: socialwork@uccs.edu 
Start / Deadlines:
Traditional MSW: Fall: Dec 1 (early admission), Feb 1 (scholarship priority), Apr 15 (priority), final deadline: May 15
Advanced Standing Program: Summer: April 15

 

Application Requirements

  • College transcripts
  • Goal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 letters of recommendation

Information for International Applicants:

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