University Of Central Arkansas

Study at University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas, a state-run institution, was established in 1907 as the Arkansas State Normal School. It is located in the city of Conway. By terms of enrollment, it is the second largest university in the state of Arkansas and third largest college system in the entire state. The university offers enrollment to more than 10,000 students every year. The University of Central Arkansas is well known for its programs in education, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

There are six colleges under this university:

College of Business Administration
College of Education
College of Fine Arts and Communication
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

In addition to courses taught at these colleges, there is a study abroad program. There are also four residential colleges:

Hughes Hall
Minton
Short/Denny
State Residential College

The sports teams of the University of Central Arkansas are called the UCA Bears and the Sugar Bears. They participate in football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf, cross country and track, and tennis.

Profile of University of Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas is found in Conway, AR. Conway is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Central Arkansas.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in music and family and social work.

Central Arkansas Selectivity

Admission to Central Arkansas is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 595.

Faculty

Central Arkansas has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 12,619 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

Central Arkansas offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.

Central Arkansas Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Business and Management	327	business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, MIS, insurance, international business
Education and Teaching	303	kindergarten/preschool teaching, reading teaching, elementary/middle school admin, middle school teaching, college student counseling, business teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, ...
Liberal Arts	276	history, English, library science courses, general studies, political science, sociology, English composition, economics, ...
Therapy and Counseling	196	psychology, community health services, physical therapy, psychology courses, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, school psychology
Family and Social Work	129	family and consumer science, public administration, community organization
Science	104	biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences
Medicine	102	health professions
Medical Support and Technology	91	audiology and speech pathology, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech
Media	68	journalism, public relations and advertising
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	65	registered nursing
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy	52	occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer
Music	35	music performance, music
Art Studies	30	art studies
Mathematics	26	mathematics, applied mathematics
Computer Science and Engineering	25	computer and info science, computer science
Drama and Performing Arts	10	drama
Conservation and Resource Management	8	environmental studies
Religion and Philosophy	7	philosophy, religion
Photography and Commercial Art	6	cinematography
Medical Adminstration	0	health care administration

Contact: Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72035-0001
General Phone: (501) 450-5000
http://www.uca.edu