School of
Graduate Studies

We offer both doctoral and professional programs so you can apply your education to your real-world goals.

Contact Us
Stephen Dilks
Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies
sgs@umkc.edu

For more information on the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, visit the catalog.

School of Graduate Studies Doctoral and Professional Programs
Program Degree Unit
Biomedical and Health Informatics Ph.D. School of Medicine
Cell Biology and Biophysics  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Chemistry  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Computer Networking and Communications Systems  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Computer Science  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Conducting  Doctor of Musical Arts Conservatory
Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Philosophy  School of Education, Social Work and Psychology
Dental Surgery Doctor of Dental Surgery School of Dentistry
Nursing Practice  Doctor of Nursing Practice  School of Nursing and Health Studies
Nursing Ph.D. School of Nursing and Health Studies
Economics  Ph.D. School of Humanities and Social Science
Educational Administration  Doctorate of Education School of Education, Social Work and Psychology
Educational Administration  Educational Specialist School of Education, Social Work and Psychology
Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations   Ph.D. School of Education, Social Work and Psychology
Electrical and Computer Engineering  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
English Language and Literature  Ph.D. School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Engineering  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Geosciences  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
History Ph.D. School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Juris Doctor (JD)  J.D. School of Law
Language and Literacy  Educational Specialist School of Education, Social Work and Psychology
Mathematics  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Music Composition Doctor of Musical Arts Conservatory
Music Education Ph.D. in Music Education  Conservatory
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Ph.D. School of Dentistry
Performance Doctor of Musical Arts Conservatory
Pharmaceutical Science  Ph.D. School of Pharmacy
Pharmacology  Ph.D. School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy
Physics  Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering 
Psychology – Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences Doctor of Philosophy  School of Education, Social Work and Psychology
Psychology – Clinical Ph.D.  Doctor of Philosophy  School of Education, Social Work and Psychology
Public Affairs  Ph.D. in Public Affairs  Henry W. Bloch School of Management