OpenFieldUCO · Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), established in 1890 in Edmond, Oklahoma, is the state's oldest public institution of higher education. Operating as a major metropolitan university in the Oklahoma City area, UCO is internationally acclaimed for housing the W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute—the largest forensic science education program in North America—along with renowned programs in contemporary music (ACM@UCO), nursing, and engineering physics.
UCO delivers programs through the College of Mathematics and Science, the Forensic Science Institute, the College of Fine Arts and Design, the College of Business, and the College of Education and Professional Studies. Its campus features the Biomolecular Research Center and state-of-the-art forensic ballistics, DNA profiling, and digital evidence laboratories.
Undergraduate admission operates on rolling deadlines through UCO's direct portal (test-optional; recommended GPA 2.7+). Graduate applicants must possess an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75–3.0 GPA, submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, and department-specific materials.
FEPAC-accredited premier forensic graduate program offering research concentrations in forensic molecular biology (DNA), forensic chemistry/toxicology, and digital evidence forensics.
ABET-accredited engineering curriculum bridging rigorous theoretical physics with applied microelectronics, laser optics, and biomedical device engineering.
CCNE-accredited baccalaureate nursing degree providing clinical rotations across top Oklahoma City medical complexes, including OU Medical Center and Integris Health.
Distinctive commercial music curriculum in downtown Oklahoma City covering music production, commercial performance, artist development, and sound engineering.
Comprehensive graduate curriculum exploring software vulnerability remediation, cryptographic protocols, cloud enterprise defense, and penetration testing.
AACSB-accredited MBA program designed for working executives, focusing on oil and renewable energy finance, regulatory compliance, and corporate strategic leadership.
Director & Professor of Forensic Science
W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute
Dr. Mabry directs the Forensic Science Institute, researching digital forensics extraction, crime scene documentation methodologies, and forensic ballistic imag...
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Engineering and Physics
Department of Engineering and Physics
Dr. Chen's research investigates optoelectronic semiconductor devices, laser spectroscopic sensors for environmental monitoring, and microfluidic lab-on-a-chip ...
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Nursing
Department of Nursing
Dr. Arnold investigates high-fidelity clinical simulation education, pediatric critical care outcomes, and urban healthcare workforce retention strategies....
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