About Advanced Programs
Advanced Programs was established in May 1964 as part of the University’s continuing education and public service commitment. Funded by student enrollments under the 1958 Government Employees Manpower Act and with the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the University of Oklahoma pioneered the intensive seminar teaching format specifically for the military/adult learner.
Today, thousands of men and women have completed their master’s degrees at locations worldwide through the unique scheduling format offered by Advanced Programs.
Courses offered today include advanced class preparation and one-week or two-weekend class sessions. In all aspects, except for the accelerated format, University Outreach courses are identical to their counterparts taught on OU’s Norman campus.
Advanced Programs Employment Opportunities
What Advantages Does the University of Oklahoma Offer to Students?
OU offers you the opportunity to earn your degree from a quality educational institution with excellent faculty in two years or less while maintaining a full-time job.
You will receive high-level instruction from internationally known OU faculty, distinguished adjunct scholars and dedicated staff members.
Your degree will be recognized both nationally and internationally.
State-of-the-art teaching approaches provide the most rewarding learning experience available for students who have attained life experience, focus and maturity.
You will receive quality instruction through the intensive teaching format, which includes advanced class preparation, a one-week or two-weekend class session and additional post-coursework. This accelerated learning method was pioneered by the University of Oklahoma Outreach programs.
You can choose an OU degree program from locations worldwide.
As an OU student, you have online access to the University’s Bizzell Memorial Library where you can request articles and books 24 hours a day.
As a busy professional, our programs will provide you with the flexibility you need by offering selected online courses, independent directed readings and other distributed learning technologies.