A traditional adult learner applicant is at least 25 years old and has taken some college courses. But we understand there may be other circumstances that qualify you as an adult learner, such as having the responsibilities of being a parent or caretaker. Or you may be transitioning from a career in the military, pivoting from one career to another or wanting to take your current career to the next level.
Whether you're enrolling in college for the first time, transferring credit to UMKC or applying to a graduate or professional program, you can benefit from our adult learner program.
Get help managing your finances by scheduling a coaching session with the Financial Wellness Center. Or use the self-service resources to navigate toward your financial goals.
The Office of Student Veteran Support Services provides services that help military-affiliated students and families connect to resources that support success on campus and in the community.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs offers mentoring and leadership programs designed to encourage persistence in pursuit of academic excellence.
UMKC Career Services guides you in the transition from college to career. Career coaches will assist you in establishing career goals and connecting you with employers. You can also get help applying for competitive awards.
We've highlighted a few of our academic programs that could easily fit your budget, your schedule and your goals. Can't find your area of interest in this list? Use our Program Finder to search all 125 academic areas.
Ranked in the top five medium-sized schools in the nation for CPA pass rates, the program has a 98% job placement rate for graduates. Most classes are offered in the evenings. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
Build on technical or military credit or your associate degree while focusing on one of five emphasis areas: data analytics, business and organizational leadership, health services management, digital media and digital and public humanities. The program includes a career preparation course called the First Semester Experience.
Earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology. Choose among four emphasis areas: bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, biotechnology and clinical laboratory sciences. Program includes an experience-based education course.
There are 11 emphasis areas in this Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-accredited program: analytics and business intelligence, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, health administration, human resources management and leadership, nonprofit management, real estate and supply chain management. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
Students participate in year-round internships, resulting in a 100% job placement rate for graduates. Upper-level classes are scheduled in the late afternoons and evenings. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
The communication major offers three emphasis areas: professional communication, digital journalism and media and strategic communication. Taught by working professionals, classes include hands-on experience through use of the AR/VR TV studio. Internship opportunities available.
Kansas City’s only accredited computer science program offers a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Classes for both degrees focus on problem solving and programming, computer architecture, data communications and software engineering. The B.S. degree includes a cybersecurity emphasis area. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
Integrate your current work experiences into your coursework. The criminal justice and criminology major includes internship opportunities and features a partnership with the FBI Student Academy.
Learn to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems to design and build the electronic circuits that power robots, AI, satellites and mobile phone systems from Kansas City's only accredited engineering program. Most upper-level classes are scheduled in the late afternoon. Internship opportunities included in the program. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
The program's internship requirement provides experiential learning and prepares students for a career in clinical and public health fields. Upper-level classes are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the information technology major offers a cybersecurity emphasis area. Students gain professional experience from an internship requirement. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
The liberal arts major offers flexible course requirements in the arts, humanities and sciences to develop highly sought-after skills. Can be completed entirely online.
Learn to analyze, design, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems in a variety of industries. Internship opportunities with local manufacturing and engineering firms available. Upper-level classes scheduled in the late afternoon or evening. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
The pre-licensure nursing major includes clinical rotations and career fairs with local healthcare partners. Classes take place one to two days a week. Students in the program may be eligible for the FastTrack Workforce Incentive Grant.
The Pharm.D. program prepares you for advanced levels of professional practice. Paid internships are required; some employers offer tuition assistance.
Taught by practitioners, the psychology major offers a career advancement and mentoring program. Research opportunities available.