The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) prepares future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, ideally located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. UCO offers an innovative learning community where teaching comes first and students develop personal relationships with faculty and staff, like 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen, who are committed to transforming lives. With 114 undergraduate majors and 54 graduate programs,UCO is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future success. Notable academic programs include the state s only masters degrees in Jazz Studies and Athletic Training and bachelors degrees in dance education, humanities, actuarial science and creative writing. Additionally, UCO is home to premiere programs in Forensic Science, Music Theatre, Mass Communication, and the new Academy of Contemporary Music, which opened in Oklahoma City s Bricktown district in 2009. UCO s appealing 210-acre campus is on track to become a certified botani cal garden, offering both a pleasing learning and living environment and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni. UCO has been ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life and as one of the top five universities to work for. Founded in 1890, UCO is the state's oldest public institution of higher learning. With an enrollment of 16,000, UCO is Oklahoma's third largest university. UCO continues to bring to life its core values of Character, Community and Civility each day.. Meetings