The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri. In 2019, enrollment was 11,229 students from 49 states and 59 countries on its 1,561-acre campus. UCM offers 150 programs of study, including 10 pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 37 graduate programs. History The University was founded in 1871 as Normal School No. 2 and became known as Warrensburg Teachers College. The name was changed to Central Missouri State Teachers College in 1919, Central Missouri State College in 1945 and Central Missouri State University in 1972. In 1965, the institution established a graduate school. In 2006, the name was changed to the University of Central Missouri. There are 150 majors and minors, 32 professional accreditations and 37 graduate programs. UCM has a high-tech, STEM-focused facility called the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee's Summit, Missouri and provides numerous online courses and programs. Academics College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: UCM students take College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences courses that develop critical-thinking, writing, and speaking skills. Accreditations include National Association of Schools of Music and National Council for Social Studies. Departments include: School of Visual and Performing Arts Music Theatre and Dance Art and Design Government, International Studies and Languages Political Science English and Philosophy History and Anthropology Communication and Sociology Religious Studies Women's Studies Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies: The Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies is accredited by AACSB International. Other accreditations include Aviation Accreditation Board International and the Council on Social Work Education. Departments include: School of Business Administration Economics, Finance and Marketing School of Accountancy and Computer Information Systems Management School of Professional Studies Aviation Criminal Justice Communication Disorders and Social Work Military Science and Leadership College of Education: UCM's College of Education prepares students to become teachers. Departments include: Career and Technology Education Educational Leadership and Human Development Educational Foundations and Literacy Elementary and Early Childhood Education College of Health, Science, and Technology: Combining scientific theory and applied technology, the College of Health, Science, and Technology includes: School of Health and Human Performance Nursing Nutrition and Kinesiology Biology and Earth Science School of Environmental, Physical, and Applied Sciences School of Technology School of Computer Science and Mathematics Psychological Science. The Honors College: First-time incoming freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of 25 (or SAT equivalent) and a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5