Degree Programs by School
Degree Programs by School
Welcome to our by-school degree finder tool. We've broken out each program offered by UCCS below. To find our in-person courses, please look for the building symbol. To find online programs, look for the website icon.
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 participating programs.
Visit our Admissions page for information on how to apply.
Learn more about certificate programs, accelerated/dual degrees, and online 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 and Administration
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Masters of AccountingRequired 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) -
Business AdministrationDegree: MBA
Concentration: Click here for a list
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), June1 (Final) -
Business Administration: Executive Doctorate
Business Administration: Executive Doctorate
Degree: DBA
Concentration: Cybersecurity Management
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3408
Email: gsba@uccs.eduRequired 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)
College of Education
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Counseling and Human Services: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling and Human Services: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Required 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)
Required Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Summer start, please contact education@uccs.edu for more information -
Counseling and Human Services: School Counseling
Counseling and Human Services: School Counseling
Required Test:
None
GRE/MAT Test is OPTIONAL
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: December 1
*Group interviews are held on the first Friday of February. -
Curriculum and InstructionDegree: 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.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Leadership: P-12 Education
Leadership: P-12 Education or Principal Licensure
Required Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Leadership: Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
Leadership: Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
Required Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:Summer: Dec 15 for Graduate Assistantships (Applications accepted until JUNE 5. 2023) -
Science TeachingRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Special EducationDegree: 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.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)
Required Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Summer: Rolling Application
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Leadership: Educational Leadership, Research & Policy
Leadership: Educational Leadership, Research & Policy
Required Test:
GRE optional
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 15 (Priority), March 15 (Final)
College of Engineering and Applied Science
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Computer ScienceRequired 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
Required 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 -
CybersecurityRequired 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 -
Electrical EngineeringRequired 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 -
Mechanical EngineeringDegree: MS
Concentration: General ; Solid Mechanics ; Thermal/Fluid Systems ; Dynamic & Controls
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) -
Engineering ManagementRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1 Spring: November 1
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Software EngineeringRequired 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 -
Space OperationsRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1 Spring: November 1
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Systems EngineeringRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: July 1 Spring: November 1
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Computer ScienceRequired 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 -
Electrical EngineeringRequired Test:
GRE (in some cases)
Start / Deadlines:
Fall, spring, and summer: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Required 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) -
SecurityRequired 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
College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
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Applied GeographyRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall only: February 1 -
Applied MathematicsRequired Test:
GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall & Spring: Rolling Admission
* Applications due one week prior to term start date -
BiochemistryRequired 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) -
BiologyDegree: MSc
Concentration: Molecular & Cellular ; Ecology & Evolution
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3668
Email: jbono@uccs.eduRequired Test:
GRE optional
Start / Deadlines:
Fall only: December 15 -
ChemistryRequired 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) -
CommunicationCommunicationRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: Priority Feb. 1, Final deadline Aug. 1Spring: Priority Oct. 1, Final deadline Dec. 15Summer: Priority Mar. 1, Final deadline Apr. 15
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HistoryRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall and spring only: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
MathematicsRequired Test:
GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall & Spring: Rolling Admission
*Applications due one week prior to term start date -
PhysicsRequired 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 -
Psychology: ClinicalRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: December 15 -
Psychology: Psychological Science
Psychology: Psychological Science
Required Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: December 15 -
SociologyRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: February 1 for fellowship consideration or April 15th
Spring: November 15 -
Applied Science: MathematicsRequired Test:
GRE
Start / Deadlines:
Fall & Spring: Rolling Admission
* Applications due one week prior to term start date -
Applied Science: PhysicsRequired 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 -
Psychology: Clinical: Geropsychology
Psychology: Clinical: Geropsychology
Required Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: November 15 -
Psychology: Clinical: TraumaRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: November 15
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Athletic TrainingRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 5 (Priority); May 30 (Final) -
Health PromotionRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 20 (Priority), June 1 (New final date) -
Nursing: Nurse PractitionerDegree: 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.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring 2023: January 5 Summer 2023: May 5 Fall 2023: August 5 -
Nutrition and DieteticsRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 15 (Priority), May 1 (Final) -
Physiology (Applied)
Degree: MSc
Concentration: None or Elite Sport Performance
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-2806
Email: hpnu@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: January 20 (Priority), April 15th (Final)* For Elite Sport Performance track: Fall: April 15 -
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.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
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
College of Public Service
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Criminal JusticeRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1
Fall: August 1 -
Criminal Justice and Public Administration Dual Degree
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Public AdministrationRequired 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
Availability: W
Phone: (719) 255-3566 (MPA) and (719) 255-4138
Email: cmoon@uccs.edu and jmontezd@uccs.eduRequired Test:
None
Start / Deadlines:
Fall: April 15
Spring: November 15 -
Social WorkRequired Test:
N/A
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