ABOUT TEAP

Technology Education Advancement Program
The Technology Education Advancement Program (TEAP) is an education facilitation and completion program that operates under the direction of the University of Central Missouri's (UCM) Extended Campus and Distance Learning division.  TEAP is a national educational partnership that offers students access to academic coursework in vital topic areas such as Avionics, Telecommunication, and Information Technology. Through TEAP, the University of Central Missouri partners with companies and organizations to deliver coursework that improves the workforce skills required for current and/or future job duties and responsibilities.  Courses taken under this program map to UCM Bachelor Degrees in the College of Sciences & Technology and can apply toward continuing education requirements, certificate programs, and/or bachelor degrees.

About The University of Central Missouri (UCM)
The University of Central Missouri is a comprehensive, public university dedicated to student learning and committed to service and excellence. Through a foundation in the liberal arts, professional degree programs, personalized higher education experiences, and use of current technologies, UCM prepares a diverse body of students to be lifelong learners who are proficient in their fields of study, able to adapt to a changing world and contribute to the betterment of society. UCM serves as Missouri’s lead professional technology institution, and is committed to acquiring, disseminating, and utilizing technology to enhance the university’s comprehensive educational mission.

The Office of Extended Campus and Distance Learning is committed to providing coursework and degree programs at locations and times which meet the needs of its students.  With a sharp focus on quality education, the University of Central Missouri's (UCM) Extended Campus facilities and distance learning technologies can help students achieve their education and professional development goals. Courses are delivered in a variety of formats, including: live instructor-led on our Extended Campus, online via the Internet, online via Interactive Television, and through educational partnerships around the country. For more information on the Office of Extended Campus and Distance Learning please visit http://www.ucmo.edu/x26149.xml.

UCM offers 150 programs of study leading to an associate's degree, certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, education specialist degree, or cooperative doctorate. These include 10 pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 37 graduate programs. Through our International Center, students can study in almost every country in the world. For more information on all programs offered, please visit www.ucmo.edu.

Accreditation
The University of Central Missouri is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (Higher Learning Commission). In addition, departments and program within the College of Sciences and Technology are accredited by the following agencies: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the The Council on Aviation Accreditation (CAA).