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The vision for the College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.
We are practitioners of the healing arts defining the standard for excellence in optometric education and vision care.
Our D.O. medical school is nationally ranked and recognized for a reputation of excellence in rural medicine and family healthcare. UPIKE’s osteopathy program gives you a clear path to success in the medical field.
Explore our online undergraduate and graduate programs and learn more about earning your degree at UPIKE.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Educate others in your area of expertise. Our MAT program offers traditional and Option 6 routes, so graduates can earn their license and make an impact on students quickly.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Advance in your current profession or launch a new career. Our MBA provides a relevant curriculum and experiences that prepare you for success.
Master of Science in Strategic Communication (MSC)
Built for motivated learners who want a collaborative learning environment. Our MSC program emphasizes the growing role of artificial intelligence in media and communication, equipping students with forward-thinking skills for today’s digital landscape.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
Designed for fields like human resources, healthcare, public policy, education, and law enforcement, our MLS program covers practical skills in interpreting legal texts, navigating regulations, and managing workplace compliance.
Master Social Work (MSW)
Make meaningful relationships and build community. Our MSW program is designed for self-directed learners who seek to work with their faculty and peers in a robust learning environment.
Registered Nurse – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (RN-BSN)
Earn a BSN and advance your nursing career on your own schedule. Our RN-BSN program allows working registered nurses with an ADN to complete coursework online.
Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Education (TLP)
Gain the tools to succeed as a working educator for your students. Our TLP program is designed for practicing teachers to experience immediate professional growth.
Master of Biomedical Science (MBMS)
This innovative, online-flexible degree offers a rigorous curriculum that mirrors the foundational medical sciences, providing students with the advanced knowledge in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology necessary to excel in medical, dental, or optometry school.
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) recently held a virtual ceremony on July 27 inducting 22 students from KYCOM’s class of 2021 into the college’s chapter of medical schools and residency programs, the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). The GHHS recognizes students, residents and faculty who demonstrate compassionate patient care and serve […]
The University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) student, Maivys Hernandez, began to grow her passion for optometry during her undergraduate years at Florida International University. Hernandez was intrigued by being a part of the inaugural class of 2020 and admired the extended scope of practice of bringing a “Vision of Hope” to […]
Since childhood, North Carolina native Sara Hoyek was intrigued by optometry and recognized it as a career she would want to pursue. Today, she will be a part of the first graduating class at the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) in May 2020. Hoyek desires to impact lives in a direct and meaningful […]
Sha’Mia Stinson is part of the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) Class of 2020. She’s pursuing a career in optometry to help people have a better quality of life. Stinson chose KYCO because she is very family-oriented, and KYCO is the closest optometry school to her family in South Carolina. She also loves […]