This state-of-the-art program serves as a learning laboratory for early childhood students. The center enrolls children of UMKC faculty, staff and students, as well as children from the Greater Kansas City community.
Available to both the UMKC and external communities, Community Counseling and Assessment Services offers an array of psychological and educational resources at an affordable cost. Services include counseling for individuals and groups, assessment of learning and mood disorders, assistance for refugees and immigrants, and more.
Psychology faculty and students are completing exciting research projects on our campus every day. Participate in research as part of your plan of study or find out what research is like by serving as a volunteer.
Educators across the country benefit from the findings of the Urban Education Research Center, which works with education professionals and community leaders to improve the lives and opportunities of urban residents and educators. Our staff use cutting-edge strategies to find new solutions for students, teachers, administrators and communities.
This consulting team supports PK-12 teachers and administrators in addressing some of the most challenging issues in education. The center provides resources on leadership, special education, English language learning, behavior support and more.
The first undergraduate program of its kind in the United States, the Institute for Urban Education prepares teachers for success in urban classrooms by introducing issues of social justice and multicultural learning.
UMKC PLUS (Pathway to Leadership in Urban Schools) is a two-year principal certification and master’s degree program for talented educators who want to become transformational school leaders.
