All Graduate Degrees
All Graduate Degrees
Graduate programs, contact information and application deadlines are specified below. 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 a list of participating programs.
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*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.
All Degrees: A, B
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Accounting
Degree: MSA
College/School: College of Business and Administration
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3408
Email: gsba@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE or GMAT
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: June 1 (Priority), August 1 (Final)
Spring: November 1 (Priority), January 1 (Final)
Summer: April 1 (Priority), June 1 (Final) -
Athletic Training
Degree: MSAT
College/School: College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-5157
Email: aelder@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 5 (Priority), May 30 (Final) -
Biochemistry
Degree: MSc
College/School: College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3207
Email: jowens2@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE
*The GRE is not required for UCCS alumni or for applicants whose GPA is greater than 3.3
*The GRE is required for all international applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 15 (research or thesis track) ; July 1 (course or non-thesis track)
Spring: September 15 (research or thesis track) ; December 1 (course or non-thesis track) -
Biology
Degree: MSc
Concentration: Molecular & Cellular ; Ecology & Evolution
College/School: College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3668
Email: jbono@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE optional
Start / Deadlines:
Fall only: December 15 -
Business Administration
Degree: MBA
Concentration: Click here for list
College/School: College of Business and Administration
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3408
Email: gsba@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GMAT or GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: June 1 (Priority), August 1 (Final)
Spring: November 1 (Priority), January 1 (Final)
Summer: April 1 (Priority), June 1 (Final) -
Business Administration: Executive Doctorate
Business Administration: Executive Doctorate
Degree: DBA
Concentration: Cybersecurity Management
College/School: College of Business and Administration
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3408
Email: gsba@uccs.edu
Required Test:
GMAT or GRE*
*Optional
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Application process takes place over three rounds.
Round 1: November 1
Round 2: March 1
Round 3: June 1 *(Fall 2022: July 1)
All Degrees: C
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Chemistry
Degree: MSc
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3207
Email: jowens2@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE
*The GRE is not required for UCCS alumni or for applicants whose GPA is greater than 3.3
*The GRE is required for all international applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 15 (research or thesis track) ; July 1 (course or non-thesis track)
Spring: September 15 (research or thesis track) ; December 1 (course or non-thesis track) -
Communication
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4982
Email: ksulliv8@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Priority Deadline, February 1st for assistantships and scholarship opportunities. Final deadline is August 1st.Spring: Priority Deadline Oct. 1, Final deadline: Dec. 15
Summer: Priority Deadline Mar. 1, Final deadline: Apr. 15
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Computer Science
Degree: MS
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (if GPA is <3.0)
* The GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: December 1 -
Computer Science: Games and Media Integration
Computer Science: Games and Media Integration
Degree: MS
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (if GPA is <3.0)
* The GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: December 1 -
Computer Science (Engineering)
Computer Science (Engineering)
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (if GPA is <3.0)
* The GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: December 1 -
Counseling and Human Services: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling and Human Services: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Education
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
GRE/MAT Test is OPTIONAL
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: December 1
*Group interviews are held on the first Friday of February. -
Counseling and Human Services: School Counseling
Counseling and Human Services: School Counseling
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Education
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
GRE/MAT Test is OPTIONAL
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: December 1
*Group interviews are held on the first Friday of February. -
Counseling and Human Services: Counseling & Leadership (Air Force Officer Command)
Counseling and Human Services: Counseling & Leadership (Air Force Officer Command)
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Education
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4096
Email: jsaunde3@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Summer, please contact education@uccs.edu for more information -
Criminal Justice
Degree: MCJ
College/School: School of Public Affairs
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4993
Email: spa@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1
Fall: August 1 -
Criminal Justice and Public Administration Dual Degree
Criminal Justice and Public Administration Dual Degree
Degree: MCJ/MPA
College/School: School of Public Affairs
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4993
Email: spa@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1
Fall: August 1 -
Curriculum and Instruction
Degree: MA
Concentration: Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education ; Science Education ; Leadership, Research & Foundations ; Special Education ; Instructional Technology ; Teaching Mathematics
College/School: College of Education
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date
All Degrees: E, G, H
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Electrical Engineering
Degree: MS
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3351 or (719) 255-3548
Email: ewynhors@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (in some cases)
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date
*Students applying for assistantships, an application needs to be received by April 1 for Fall admission or October 1 for Spring Admission -
Electrical Engineering
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3351 or 255-3548
Email: ewynhors@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (in some cases)
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date
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Engineering Management
Degree: ME
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3246
Email: dhouse@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1Spring: November 1
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Engineering Systems
Degree: ME
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3246
Email: dhouse@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1Spring: November 1
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Engineering: Cybersecurity
Degree: ME
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (if GPA is <3.0)
* The GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: December 1 -
Engineering: Security
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (if GPA is <3.0)
* The GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: December 1 -
Engineering: Software Engineering
Engineering: Software Engineering
Degree: ME
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3544
Email: csinfo@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (if GPA is <3.0)
* The GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: May 1
Spring: December 1 -
Engineering: Space Operations
Degree: ME
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3246
Email: dhouse@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1Spring: November 1
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Geography (Applied)
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-5146
Email: bvogt@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall only: February 1 -
Health Promotion
Degree: MSc
College/School: Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4404
Email: jkirby@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 20 (Priority), June 1 (New final date) -
History
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4069
Email: ismith2@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall and spring only: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date
All Degrees: L, M, N
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Leadership: P-12 Education
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Education
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Leadership: Principal Education License
Leadership: Principal Education License
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Education
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Leadership: Educational Leadership, Research & Policy
Leadership: Educational Leadership, Research & Policy
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Education
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE optional
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 15 (Priority), March 15 (Final) -
Leadership: Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
Leadership: Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Education
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: December 15 for those interested in Graduate Assistantships (Applications accepted until May 15) -
Mathematics
Degree: MSc
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3311
Email: schakrav@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall & Spring: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Mathematics (Applied)
Degree: MS
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3311
Email: schakrav@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall & Spring: Rolling Admission
* Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Mathematics (Applied Science)
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3311
Email: schakrav@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall & Spring: Rolling Admission
* Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Mechanical Engineering
Degree: MS
Concentration: General ; Solid Mechanics ; Thermal/Fluid Systems ; Dynamic & Controls
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3243
Email: mae@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 15 for full consideration of TA and RA positions (Applications accepted until March 15)
Spring: August 15 for full consideration of TA and RA positions (Applications accepted until October 15) -
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Engineering and Applied Science
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3243
Email: mae@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE (in some cases)
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 15 for full consideration of TA and RA positions (Applications accepted until March 15)
Spring: August 15 for full consideration of TA and RA positions (Applications accepted until October 15) -
Nursing: Nurse Practitioner
Degree: MSN
Concentration: Primary Care Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner ; Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner ; Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
College/School: Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4458
Email: dschult3@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring 2023: January 5Summer 2023: May 5
Fall 2023: August 5
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Nursing: Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Nursing: Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Degree: DNP
Concentration: Primary Care Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner ; Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
College/School: Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4458
Email: dschult3@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring 2023: January 5Summer 2023: May 5
Fall 2023: August 5
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Nursing: Doctorate of Nursing Practice BSN to DNP
Nursing: Doctorate of Nursing Practice BSN to DNP
Degree: DNP
Concentration: Primary Care Adult/Gero Nurse Practitioner ; Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
College/School: Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4458
Email: dschult3@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring 2023: January 5Summer 2023: May 5
Fall 2023: August 5
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Nutrition and Dietetics
Degree: MSc
College/School: Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4478
Email: ssvette@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 15 (Priority), May 1 (Final)
All Degrees: P
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Physics
Degree: MSc
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3964
Email: kpeter13@uccs.eduRequired Test:
*The Physics GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, Spring, and Summer: Rolling Admission*Applications due one week prior to term start date
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Physics (Applied Science)
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-3964
Email: kpeter13@uccs.eduRequired Test:
*The Physics GRE is required for all International Applicants, regardless of GPA.
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Physiology (Applied)
Degree: MSc
Concentration: None or Elite Sport Performance
College/School: Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3806
Email: jpearso5@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 20 (Priority), April 15 (Final)*For Elite Sport Performance track: Fall: April 15
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Psychology: Clinical
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: December 15 -
Psychology: Psychological Science
Psychology: Psychological Science
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: December 15 -
Psychology: Clinical: Geropsychology
Psychology: Clinical: Geropsychology
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: November 15 -
Psychology: Clinical: Trauma
Degree: PhD
College/School: College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4500
Email: ddubois@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: November 15 -
Public Administration
Degree: MPA
College/School: School of Public Affairs
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3566
Email: cmoon@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1
Fall: August 1 -
Public Administration and Criminal Justice Dual Degree
Public Administration and Criminal Justice Dual Degree
Degree: MPA/MCJ
College/School: School of Public Affairs
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4993
Email: spa@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1
Fall: August 1 -
Public Administration and Sociology Dual Degree
Public Administration and Sociology Dual Degree
Degree: MPA/MA Sociology
College/School: College of Public Service and College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3566 (MPA) or (719) 255-4138
Email: cmoon@uccs.edu or jmontezd@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 15
Spring: November 15
All Degrees: S, T
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Science Teaching
Degree: MSc
College/School: College of Education
Availability:
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Social Work
Degree: MSW
College/School: School of Public Affairs
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4048
Email: socialwork@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Traditional MSW
Fall: December 1 (Early Admission), February 1 (Scholarship Priority Deadline), April 15th (Priority Deadline) Final Deadline: None
Advanced standing program
Summer: April 1 -
Sociology
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4138
Email: jmontezd@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: February 1 for fellowship consideration or April 15th
Spring: November 15 -
Sociology and Public Administration Dual Degree
Sociology and Public Administration Dual Degree
Degree: MPA/MA Sociology
College/School: School of Public Affairs and College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4011 (MPA) or (719) 255-4138
Email: cmoon@uccs.edu or jmontezd@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 15
Spring: November 15 -
Special Education
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
College/School: College of Education
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, summer: Rolling Application
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Teaching English to Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English to Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL)
Degree: MA
College/School: College of Education
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-4996
Email: education@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: Rolling Application
*Applications due one week prior to term start date