Eastern Oklahoma State College

Agriculture

The A.S. in Agriculture is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to Oklahoma State University or other universities to major in the wide variety of fields related to agriculture. Eastern offers seven advising tracks in agriculture. The student should choose the option that best suits the student's career and university transfer plans.

Ammunition Management & Safety

This is a special program for Ammunition Soldiers who are awarded the Military Occupational Specialty Ammunition Specialist who have completed certain technical training and have on-the-job training experiences.

Animal and Food/Meat Sciences

This Associate in Applied Science program in the Division of Agriculture builds on a common core in animal science, meat evaluation, and livestock harvesting. Students select either the Meat Processing and Food Safety option or the Ranch Operations-Stocker Management option.

Applied Technology

The Associate in Applied Science in Applied Technology is offered by the Division of Business and combines a general education core with technical support coursework. Students select an option in Business Services, Information Technology, Digital Media, Health Services, or Public Service.

Business Administration

Dynamic, fascinating, and constantly changing-that is the environment of the business world. The A.S. in Business Administration is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to major in such fields as marketing, economics, management, real estate, accounting, finance, management information systems, or general business.

Child Development

The Certificate of Mastery in Child Development allows students to obtain specialized training, which includes the nine-credit hour educational requirement for a Child Development Assistant (CDA) credential. Obtaining the Certificate of Mastery will help students to meet the specific needs of children and work with parents and other adults to nurture children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a child development framework.

Child Development (A.A.)

The A.A. in Child Development is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to major in child development or related fields. This degree plan will guide students toward a professional career working with children, youth, and families. It can be the next professional step for students who have completed the Certificate of Mastery in Child Development.

Child Development (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science in Child Development consists of curriculum designed to prepare child development professionals. The program prepares students for jobs in child development centers or other educational settings for young children. With electives in business, students are able to learn the key essentials of operating a childcare center.

Communications

The Certificate of Mastery in Communications is offered by the Division of Language, Humanities, and Education. It combines a program core with electives such as oral interpretation, voice and diction, business communications, and American Sign Language.

Computer Coding

The Certificate in Computer Coding is designed to outline the study for students who desire immediate employment opportunity in the area of computer coding. Students may choose to take additional courses, but 12 credits are required to earn this certificate from Eastern.

COMPUTER CODING

Computer Information Systems

The Certificate of Mastery in Computer Information Systems is offered by the Division of Business. Requirements include computer applications and networking essentials plus program courses in logic and algorithms, C++ programming, and Python.

Computer Information Systems

The A.S. in Computer Information Systems is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university. The degree has three options: the Business Option, related to the Management Information Systems (MIS) degree at the university level; the Software Development option, designed for students who want a university major in computer science; and a Computer Forensics option.

Criminal Justice

The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice is designed for students who want to continue their studies in pre-law, criminology, corrections, or forensics. Completing the degree requirements will facilitate transfer to a university, and Eastern has 2+2 programs in place with several regional universities. A Collegiate Officer Program (COP) option accredited by CLEET is also available.

English

The A.A. in English is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to major in English or related fields. This program gives those students an excellent foundation in English language and literature. The major is appropriate for those who plan to teach English, to pursue professional writing careers, or to use it as broad liberal arts preparation for professional training in law, business, or other fields.

Enterprise Development (A.A.)

The Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development - General Studies is offered by the Division of Language, Humanities, and Education. The major field consists of twenty-three hours selected from a variety of university parallel courses with advisor approval.

Enterprise Development (A.S.)

The Associate in Science in Enterprise Development with the Business option is offered by the Division of Business. The major field includes accounting, economics, marketing, business statistics, a business internship, and a business capstone seminar.

FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Forest Technology

The A.A.S. in Forest Technology Program is designed to outline study for students who want to enter directly into the workforce in the forestry field upon earning the associate degree. Although this A.A.S. degree is not intended for university transfer, all the general education and several of the major field courses in the program will count toward the A.S. in Forestry, which is designed to prepare the student to go on to a bachelor's degree in forestry at Oklahoma State or other universities.

Forest Technology

The Certificate in Forestry Technology, offered by the Division of Agriculture, provides focused coursework in forest business methods, forest measurements, silviculture, timber harvesting, and forest protection. It prepares students for immediate employment in the forestry field.

General Studies

Students majoring in General Studies are advised in the Division of Language, Humanities, and Education, but students are not limited to course work or fields of emphasis in this division. The General Studies major is designed for the student who wants to tailor his or her course work to address particular educational, career, or personal goals. After completing the A.A., graduates may enter universities to major in general (interdisciplinary) studies.

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

The A.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to teach physical fitness, activities, and other health-related subjects such as weight control in the community and commercial gyms, YMCA's, community youth sport programs, and business fitness centers. The program, as annotated, will also prepare students to pursue teacher certification programs at universities.

History-Political Science

The A.A. in History and Political Science is designed to provide the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to obtain a background of liberal arts that may be used to pursue careers as corporate historian, lawyer, museum curator, public administrators, teachers, and many other fields. The degree is for students who want to transfer to universities to major in history, political science, public administration, and related fields.

HORTICULTURE

Life Science

The A.S. in Life Science is designed to outline the freshman-sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to universities in a variety of programs in the life sciences. The major offers several advising tracks for students, including Biology, Environmental Science, and Pre-Professional studies.

Mass Communication

The A.A. in Mass Communication is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students planning to major in Mass Communication or related fields. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of news-gathering, writing, editing, and design, and all students are afforded the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through work with the award-winning Eastern Statesman newspaper. A.A.

Mathematics

The A.S. in Mathematics is designed to provide the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to major in math or related fields. Students planning to seek certification as secondary school mathematics teachers should take SPAN 1113 in the General Education Elective category.

Meat Processing and Food Safety

The Certificate in Meat Processing and Food Safety is designed to outline the study for students who desire immediate employment opportunity in the area of processing meats with an understanding of the importance of food safety.

Music

The A.A. in Music is designed to provide the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to major in music programs. Students may choose to emphasize vocal music, instrumental music, or piano. Students must audition to become a music major in the spring semester prior to their first fall semester as a music major.

Native American Studies

The Associate in Arts in Native American Studies, offered by the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences, combines general education with coursework in Native American history, government, tribal law, literature, humanities, and language. Students select program courses such as Introduction to Native American Studies, Tribal Courts and Procedure, and Elementary Choctaw.

Native American Studies

The Certificate in Native American Studies, offered by the Division of Behavioral and Social Science, combines a small general education component with program requirements in Native American history, government, tribal law, literature, and language. Students may choose up to six hours of any Native American language with advisor approval.

Nursing

The Eastern Oklahoma State College nursing program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The A.A.S. in nursing has two tracks: the Basic Licensure Program, requiring two years of full-time academic study, and the LPN/EMTP-RN Transition Program or Transition Hybrid Online for students practicing as Licensed Practical Nurses or Paramedics. After completion of the A.A.S.

Physical Science

The A.S. in Physical Science is designed to provide freshman-sophomore level courses for students who plan to transfer to universities in a variety of programs in the physical sciences. The major offers three advising tracks for students: Chemistry, Physics, and General Physical Science.

Pre-Elementary Education

The A.A. in Elementary Education is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to seek a degree in teacher education with certification for Pre-K through grade six. The requirements are set for this major by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education. The student who completes this program at Eastern with a 3.0 GPA or better may expect to be admitted to teacher training programs at regional or comprehensive universities.

Psychology-Sociology

The A.A. in Psychology-Sociology is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to universities to major in these and related behavioral science fields. Studying and understanding individual and group behavior and why people think, feel, and act the way they do is the focus of Eastern's Psychology-Sociology major.

Ranch Operations - Stocker Management

The Certificate in Ranch Operations - Stocker Management is designed to outline the study for students who desire immediate employment opportunity in the area of ranch operations specific to stocker management.

RANCH OPERATIONS - STOCKER MANAGEMENT

Respiratory Therapy

The A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy is designed for students who wish to become respiratory therapists, offering emergency and immediate relief to patients who have trouble breathing. It is a health care specialty that focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Graduation from this program ensures eligibility to take national certification and registry exams by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Secondary Athletic Coaching

The Certificate of Mastery in Secondary Athletic Coaching at Eastern Oklahoma State College equips aspiring coaches with practical training and theoretical knowledge, preparing them for coaching positions in school athletic programs. This 18-credit-hour program is designed for individuals seeking to develop their expertise in athletic coaching, injury prevention, and physical education fundamentals.

Small Business Management

The Certificate of Mastery in Small Business Management is offered by the Division of Business. Coursework includes computer applications, business communications, accounting, spreadsheets, and management or marketing.

Social Services Assistant

The Certificate of Social Services Assistant is offered by the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. It combines a general education course with certificate coursework in computer applications, speech, sociology, and social problems.