Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate degree
Medical Laboratory Technicians | |
The Profession
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Clinical laboratory personnel examine and analyze body fluids and cells. MLTs look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids;... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant | |
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The Profession
Occupational therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession that provides services to individuals of all ages who are physically, psychologically, or developmentally disabled, including those suffering from strokes, heart diseases, arthritis,... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assistant | |
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
The Profession
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a physical therapist. The duties include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to a plan of care. The PTA trains patients in exercises... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate degree
Radiologic Technologists | |
The Profession
Radiologic Technologists (Radiographers) use imaging equipment to provide patient services as prescribed by physicians. Radiographers use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to perform medical imaging procedures by adapting variable technical parameters of the procedure to the... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Art Education | |
A student must apply for admission to the program in the Department of Education Chair's office. Normally, this is accomplished in the sophomore year concurrently with enrollment in Foundations of Education. A student is permitted to take professional education and methods courses including elementary... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Athletic Training Education | |
It is the mission of the Athletic Training Education Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University to impart a foundational didactic and structured clinical education that will foster personal and professional excellence. The program will direct the student in the grasp of athletic training theory... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Biological Sciences | |
The course offerings in the Department of Biological Sciences span the sub-disciplines within the life sciences. This diversity prepares students for professional schools as well as a variety of options for graduate study and careers in professional study.
Membership in the Biology Club can further... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry (B.A.) | |
The BA degree is designed for the student who plans to use a background in chemistry in association with another area of work such as business, journalism, marketing, or law. Many pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental, and pre-optometry students find the BA in Chemistry an excellent major in their pursuit of... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry (B.S) | |
The BS degree is designed for the student who plans to seek employment in a chemistry field upon graduation.
Students in any of the three degree options may choose to specialize in environmental chemistry by taking the asterisked advanced electives shown in the program descriptions. |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science | |
B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science (3+1)
Medical Technology professionals, also known as Medical Technologists or Clinical Laboratory Scientists (MT/CLS), play a vital role in performing clinical tests and data collection on blood, tissues, and fluids of the human body used to diagnose and treat diseases.... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Clinical Technology
Health Science | |
Health Science Major for Clinical Technology (4+1)
Medical Technology professionals, also known as Medical Technologists or Clinical Laboratory Scientists (MT/CLS), play a vital role in performing clinical tests and data collection on blood, tissues, and fluids of the human body used to diagnose and... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Communication Arts | |
The Department of Communication and Theatre offers numerous opportunities for students to practice their skills as speakers, actors, directors, designers, editors and writers.
Four full-length plays are typically presented yearly, with some shorter productions also offered.
Student organizations... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is appropriate for those planning to enter graduate school for Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, Robotics and Machine Learning, Game Design, or Computer Security. Graduates have developed careers as IT integrators,... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Criminal Justice program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University includes a Bachelor of Arts degree of 36 hours and an 18-hour minor. The criminal justice program began in 1985 as a mandatory major-minor program of 54 hours drawn from courses in political science and sociology. The program was... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education | |
A student must apply for admission to the program in the Department of Education Chair's office. Normally, this is accomplished in the sophomore year concurrently with enrollment in Foundations of Education. A student is permitted to take professional education and methods courses including elementary... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
A student must apply for admission to the program in the Department of Education Chair's office. Normally, this is accomplished in the sophomore year concurrently with enrollment in Foundations of Education. A student is permitted to take professional education and methods courses including elementary... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Engineering Technology | |
Technology curricula allows for a variety of exciting opportunities in the areas of Industrial and Engineering Technology as well as Technology Education Certification for the secondary schools.
Each major is capped by a research project or realistic internship experience to facilitate the transition... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The Language and Literature Department offers numerous opportunities for students to practice their skills as readers, writers, speakers, and editors.
Student organizations and activities supported by the department include Sigma Tau Delta, the English Club, the Southwestern Hispanic Club, and the... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
English Education | |
When a student chooses Secondary Education as a major, the student is preparing to teach in one of the secondary levels designated as middle, junior, and senior high schools. This preparation includes the general education, the major specialization professional education, and psychology components. On... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Entrepreneurship | |
The Department of Accounting, Computer Science, and Entrepreneurship offers students professional education in business that will facilitate their personal development for careers as a Certified Public Accountant, as well as in business, government, non-profit organizations, teaching, or graduate level... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Exercise Science | |
B.S. Exercise Science
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science is a non-teaching degree. The degree prepares students for a broad range of health and fitness related professions. Graduates will be able to pursue employment as:
Preventative health services in a corporate or community setting
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Finance | |
The Department of Finance, Management and Marketing offers students professional education in business that will facilitate their personal development for careers in business, government, non-profit organizations, teaching, or graduate level study in business. The primary strength of the School's programs... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Graphic Design | |
The Graphic Design program prepares students to enter the dynamic arena of digital communication design, leading to an expanding array of professions. Students learn to visually communicate effectively, while developing personal aesthetic and design values; to develop a visual language utilizing typography,... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education | |
A student must apply for admission to the program in the Department of Education Chair's office. Normally, this is accomplished in the sophomore year concurrently with enrollment in Foundations of Education. A student is permitted to take professional education and methods courses including elementary... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Health Care Administration | |
B.S. Health Care Administration
Health care facilities are becoming some of the most complex and diversified institutions in our society. At the forefront of these activities is the health care administrator. Today, health care administrators are employed in a wide variety of career opportunities. Included... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Health Information Management | |
Health Information Management
The Health Information Manager is the professional responsible for the management of health information systems within health care facilities and other health related organizations. The health information management administrator is an expert in the world of health record... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Health Science | |
Health Science
The basic curriculum for the Health Sciences Major includes courses which are required for admission to professional health programs. Since most students will be applying for admission to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for professional training, care has been taken... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
History | |
History is the core of a liberal arts education. It provides students with skills necessary for life-long learning. History challenges students to question, research, and assess factual information and express it in original, interpretative essays. The study of history is the method of observing the... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
History Education | |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University prepares history teachers for public schools by offering a Bachelor of Arts in Education in History.
The history faculty at SWOSU enjoys a wide range of historical interests, training, and experience. |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Industrial Technology | |
Technology curricula allows for a variety of exciting opportunities in the areas of Industrial and Engineering Technology as well as Technology Education Certification for the secondary schools.
Each major is capped by a research project or realistic internship experience to facilitate the transition... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Information Systems | |
The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems provides a strong foundation in the concepts and applications of information systems and technology in organizations. Our graduates have been highly successful in developing careers in Information Systems. Graduates have developed careers as IT integrators,... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary Studies | |
The Interdisciplinary Studies program offers maximum flexibility for self-improvement and career enhancement for students who wish to design their own course of study, change their majors late in their academic career, return to SWOSU with new career insights, or attend the University on an irregular... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Management | |
The Department of Finance, Management and Marketing offers students professional education in business that will facilitate their personal development for careers in business, government, non-profit organizations, teaching, or graduate level study in business. The primary strength of the School's programs... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
The Department of Finance, Management and Marketing offers students professional education in business that will facilitate their personal development for careers in business, government, non-profit organizations, teaching, or graduate level study in business. The primary strength of the School's programs... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
A mathematics major will provide students with many job opportunities besides teaching, such as actuary, computer programmer, agricultural economist, banking, law, computer analyst, and many more. Most job settings require workers to be problem solvers.
A mathematics major, when paired with another... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics Education | |
A mathematics major will provide students with many job opportunities besides teaching, such as actuary, computer programmer, agricultural economist, banking, law, computer analyst, and many more. Most job settings require workers to be problem solvers.
A mathematics major, when paired with another... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
Policies and procedures concerning enrollment in Music degree programs and applied music proficiency exams are detailed in this catalog and in the Music Student Handbook issued each fall. Some program requirements and procedures may be listed in the handbook rather than in this catalog. Each student... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Music Education | |
Policies and procedures concerning enrollment in Music degree programs and applied music proficiency exams are detailed in this catalog and in the Music Student Handbook issued each fall. Some program requirements and procedures may be listed in the handbook rather than in this catalog. Each student... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Music Education
Instrumental/General Music | |
A student must apply for admission to the program in the Department of Education Chair's office. Normally, this is accomplished in the sophomore year concurrently with enrollment in Foundations of Education. A student is permitted to take professional education and methods courses including elementary... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Natural Science Education
Biology | |
When a student chooses Secondary Education as a major, the student is preparing to teach in one of the secondary levels designated as middle, junior, and senior high schools. This preparation includes the general education, the major specialization professional education, and psychology components. On... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Natural Science Education
Chemistry | |
At SWOSU, Science Education has been housed in the Department of Chemistry and Physics for several years. Content and Methods courses have been developed to prepare future educators in the latest research based science education practices available. The instructors in Science Education have earned Ph.D.'s... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
Since health care delivery is constantly changing, the role of the nurse in the delivery of health care continues to change. Those who enter the nursing profession have numerous opportunities as generalists in a variety of settings as well as have a foundation to continue in graduate education for specialized... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Park Law Enforcement | |
Park Law Enforcement
The Park Law Enforcement degree prepares the student to seek employment with a variety of federal, state, and municipal natural resource recreation management agencies as a park law enforcement officer/ranger or wildlife conservation officer/game warden. In addition to park law... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Parks and Recreation Management | |
Parks and Recreation Management
The Parks and Recreation Management degree will also prepare students for the pursuit of advanced degrees in leisure studies, parks and recreation management, recreation therapy, and outdoor recreation. It will provide a solid foundation for graduate study in related... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
The Political Science Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University includes a Bachelor of Arts degree of 36 hours and a minor of 18 hours. Political Science involves the scientific study of political systems throughout the world. The areas of concentration within the field include Public Policy,... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available to the student interested in a profession in psychology. A bachelor's degree is usually a prerequisite to specializing as a professional in many fields of psychology. However, the variety of training experiences required for a bachelor's degree... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
History | |
When a student chooses Secondary Education as a major, the student is preparing to teach in one of the secondary levels designated as middle, junior, and senior high schools. This preparation includes the general education, the major specialization professional education, and psychology components. On... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
Natural Science. | |
When a student chooses Secondary Education as a major, the student is preparing to teach in one of the secondary levels designated as middle, junior, and senior high schools. This preparation includes the general education, the major specialization professional education, and psychology components. On... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Seocndary Education
Mathematics | |
When a student chooses Secondary Education as a major, the student is preparing to teach in one of the secondary levels designated as middle, junior, and senior high schools. This preparation includes the general education, the major specialization professional education, and psychology components. On... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
The undergraduate Social Work Program offers a specialized degree, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The program is both academically and professionally rigorous. BSW degree graduates are prepared for immediate entry into direct human service professional positions. The BSW degree is recognized as the entry-level... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
The Language and Literature Department offers numerous opportunities for students to practice their skills as readers, writers, speakers, and editors.
Student organizations and activities supported by the department include Sigma Tau Delta, the English Club, the Southwestern Hispanic Club, and the... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Special Education | |
A student must apply for admission to the program in the Department of Education Chair's office. Normally, this is accomplished in the sophomore year concurrently with enrollment in Foundations of Education. A student is permitted to take professional education and methods courses including elementary... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor degree
Studio Arts
Two-Dimensional | |
The Two-Dimensional Studio program provides a solid foundation in two-dimensional art, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and advanced level courses in a variety of media.
Constructive criticism is an integral part of classroom discussion to help each artist more fully realize his or her creative... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Doctor's degree
Pharmacy | |
The Southwestern Oklahoma State University's College of Pharmacy was established in 1939 and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, the accrediting agency for Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States. The school is also a member of the American Association of Colleges of... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Community Counseling | |
Admission criteria for candidates seeking a degree and/or certification in School Psychology--includes an Entry Level Professional Portfolio.
Program completion requirements shall include a Culminating Professional Portfolio. |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Educational Administration | |
Additional admission criteria for candidates seeking a degree and/or certification in Educational Administration must have
at least two years of successful classroom teaching experience
an Entry Level Electronic Professional Portfolio
Program completion requirements shall include a Culminating Professional... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Elementary Education | |
The Master of Education degree program at SWOSU is designed to provide a professional course of study for students who have acquired a bachelor's degree in education and wish to improve their proficiency and skill as educators. The general cognitive performance outcomes for the Master of Education degree... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Mathematics Education | |
Combined undergraduate and graduate work in mathematics must total at least 52 semester hours. The undergraduate and graduate total shall be on the level of College Algebra or higher. The combined total shall include Calculus III and at least one graduate course each in algebra and geometry.
Prerequisites:... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Music | |
General Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Music degree must complete a minimum of 32 hours of approved course work and maintain a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.0. Only applied music grades of "A" or "B" will count toward requirements for the degree. The Master of Music degree may... |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Masters degree
Social Sciences | |
With our quality programs, the Department of Social Sciences seeks to give students a broad understanding of the human social condition - contemporary and historical - within an education that will serve as a firm foundation for many careers - in business, social and justice services, governmental service,... |
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