Game Design

Game Development for 2D and 3D Games

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Mobile Applications: Programming with Android

Client-side and Server-side Web Programming

The University of Central Missouri offers one of only two on-campus degrees in Game Development in Missouri.

95% of UCM Game Development degree graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.

The University of Central Missouri is ranked a top 15% best value college for computer and information sciences by College Factual.

UCM is ranked #5 in Best Computer Science Degrees by Learn.org.

Develop and expand your game-centric portfolio: You will build a portfolio throughout your game development courses at UCM. A well-developed portfolio is an asset when seeking opportunities to use your game design and development skills. Competitions with gaming development colleges: Gaming Development majors take part in several computer science competitions each year. For example, our on-campus Game Jams are exclusively for students in Computer Science programs, including those earning Game Development degrees. You can also go head-to-head against gaming development schools in the International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC) and Code-A-Thons. Internships: Employers want experienced professionals. As part of our Computer Science degrees for Game Development, you can hone your development skills through an internship. You’ll get great resume-boosting experience and college credit. With professional connections and industry partnerships, our undergraduate program has a variety of ways to find the right internship for you. Undergraduate research: Unlike larger gaming development schools, UCM can personalize your experience to make it work for you. Our program faculty know you and your interests, which is helpful as you consider pursuing cutting-edge research in gaming development. Join a faculty-led project or pursue your own interests through independent study. Study abroad: Gaining global perspectives is important as you become a well-rounded professional and person. This is one of many ways UCM’s undergraduate program stands out compared to gaming development colleges and schools. UCM provides study abroad scholarships and grants to students who want to study outside the United States. Our partner schools in France, Germany and the Netherlands offer computer science classes that allow you to earn course credit while becoming a citizen of the world. Esports: School of Computer Science and Mathematics sponsors UCM Esports team. For more information, visit UCM Esports.