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• Students have dynamic opportunities to pursue undergraduate research and present their findings at national meetings. • The College of Arts & Sciences has a robust internship program that facilitates the placement of students in positions to gain invaluable professional experience before graduation. • Incredible study abroad opportunities, including travel writing in Rome and studying the British media in London, to name a few.
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of faculty hold the highest degree available as well as real-life experience in their field.
The sciences offer intensive courses to domestic and international destinations. Recent trips have gone to places like Alaska, the Rio Grande Valley, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, the Gulf Coast, and Costa Rica.
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• Key skills taught include critical thinking, writing, and problem solving. • Chemistry labs received a state of the art, $2.2 million upgrade.
student-to-faculty ratio means individual, personal attention inside and outside of the classroom.
design, sculpture, motion capture, analog and digital photography. The Hulsey Gallery complements these facilities by offering dedicated space to showing varied exhibitions throughout the year, including shows that feature student and faculty work, and a series of visiting artists.
• Mass communications students gain valuable, hands-on experience through The Campus Newspaper, MediaOCU.com, and Channel
A wide variety of minors to expand your knowledge.
22, which is OCU’s award-winning studentprogramming broadcast. • 100% of Psychology students are admitted into graduate school or have excellent job placement upon graduation. • Psychology students complete a semester-long internship at sites including the FAA, Oklahoma Mental Health Association, CASA, Care Center, and OU Health Sciences Center, where they can
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of classes are taught by professors, not graduate assistants.
apply what they have learned. • School of Visual Art students are welcomed into a community of practicing artists where they gain access to a variety of specialized facilities in the Norick Art Center including studio space for printmaking, ceramics, graphic
OCU science students enjoy an 85% acceptance rate into medical, dental, Physician Assistant, and biomedical research graduate schools.
100+ employers visit OCU each year to recruit graduates. • 100% of recent religion graduates who applied to graduate school or seminary were accepted. • Three out of the last 12 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award recipients were OCU education graduates. Additionally, numerous other OCU education graduates have gone on to earn Teacher of the Year awards and other recognitions across the nation. • Recent film graduates have been accepted into prestigious graduate programs such as Columbia University, Boston University, and Florida State University. Scan code to request more info about OCU.
academic programs in the petree college of arts & sciences and the wimberly school of religion UNDERGRADUATE
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
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Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Studio Art & Design (BA) Biochemistry (BS) Biology (BS) • Biology • Biomedical Science • Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry (BS) Computer Science (BS) Criminal Justice (BS or BA) Education (BS or BA) • Early Childhood • Elementary • Secondary •
Biology Education
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Chemistry Education
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English Education
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Social Science Education
• PK-12 Education •
Instrumental Education
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Vocal Music Education
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Art Education
English (BA) Esports Management (BA)-Pending Exercise & Sport Science (BS) • Exercise Science • Human Performance Film Production (BFA) Game Design & Animation (BA)-Pending History (BA) History/Political Science (BA) Mass Communications (BA) • Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production • Strategic Communications Mathematics (BS) Philosophy (BA) Philosophy/Political Science/Economics (BA) •
Includes a fast-track option to a law degree, allowing students to complete their combined BA and JD degrees in only six years, rather than the usual seven.
Political Science (BS or BA) Pre-Engineering Studies (BS) •
Unique 3+2 Bachelor's or 3+3 Master's Degree Partnership Program with Washington University in St. Louis.
Psychology (BS) Spanish (BA)
unique programs MASTERS OF
A S S I S TA N T S T U D I E S The Philosophy, Political Science, Economics Program (PPE) is an interdisciplinary major administered jointly by the departments of philosophy and political science. This plan provides early admission to the Oklahoma City University School of Law, which is in the top 25% of all law schools nationwide for postgraduation employment, by allowing students to complete a JD in six years rather than the usual seven.
Applicants who have an OCU undergraduate degree, have completed the prerequisites within seven years of applying for the program, and have a 3.2 cumulative GPA are guaranteed an interview for the program.
BACHELOR'S & MASTER'S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING PROGRAM Oklahoma City University is proud to
OCU School of Law
partner with Washington University in St. Louis to offer a unique multi-degree program! In this program students will complete three years of rigorous math, science, and liberal arts courses at OCU and three years of study in the engineering field of their choice at Washington University. Those who complete the program will earn three degrees: a Bachelor of Science from OCU, and both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Engineering from Washington University.
F R E S H M A N Scholarships Upon admission to the university, OCU students are eligible to receive freshman academic merit awards, ranging from $1,500/year to $7,800/year, as well as departmental awards, which can range anywhere from $3,000/year and $11,000/ year. Additionally, art and film talent scholarships are available and are stackable with both merit and departmental awards. A complete list of scholarships, requirements, and other information can be found online at okcu.edu/petree/scholarships.
C O M P E T I T I V E Scholarships Fall 2020-Spring 2021 Beginning with fall 2020 applicants, your application for admission will also be your application for competitive scholarships. Deadlines and details are below. November 15 - Priority Competitive Scholarship Application Deadline February 1 - Regular Competitive Scholarship Application Deadline If you would like to be considered for competitive scholarships, please submit a resume and an additional letter of recommendation to admissions@okcu.edu, if not already included in your application materials. Notifications will be made by March. All university scholarships require full-time enrollment.
CLARA LUPER SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Up to full block tuition, standard room and board
AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Up to full block tuition, standard room and board
OCULEADS: PRESIDENT'S LEADERSHIP CLASS Amount: Varies
MARY ELLEN & GEORGE R. RANDALL ENDOWED GREAT PLAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR PRE-MED AND SCIENCE STUDENTS Amount: Up to full block tuition, standard room and board
FRANK G. BROOKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
PRE-ENGINEERING STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Up to full block tuition for six semesters at OCU
WEIGHTLIFTING/BARBELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $3,000/year
WORLD HOUSE SCHOLARS Amount: $2,000 for a study abroad experience and $500 for eight semesters toward tuition
UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIPS As a United Methodist affiliated university, OCU offers several special scholarship opportunities for United Methodist students. Please visit okcu.edu/umc-scholarships for more information.
Amount: Up to full block tuition
RELIGION SCHOLARSHIPS
GARY MOORE GREAT PLAN SCHOLARSHIP
Oklahoma City University seeks to affirm students who are discerning a calling to lifelong Christian service by providing generous scholarships to encourage study in the OCU Wimberly School of Religion. Please visit okcu.edu/umc-scholarships for more information.
Amount: Up to $20,000/year
BROOKE HALEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASS COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS Amount: Varies
COMPUTER SCIENCE FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP
U.S. SCHAUL ENDOWED PHILOSOPHY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Up to full block tuition
Amount: Varies
SPEECH AND DEBATE SCHOLARSHIP
GORDON TASKER SCHAUL ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,500 - $6,000 annually
Amount: Varies
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