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Academics

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What Possibilities!

OU-Tulsa offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degrees spanning fields as diverse as social work, nursing, engineering, public health, human relations, and much more. Our world-class faculty teach internationally recognized programs designed to help our students find success and meet their career goals right here at OU-Tulsa.

Explore OU-Tulsa’s more than 30 degree programs below. In addition to advancing knowledge, your degree from OU is designed with one goal in mind: to help each student find a life of success, meaning, service, and positive community impact.

School of Community Medicine

 The OU School of Community Medicine offers all four years of the doctor of medicine program and a 30-month physician assistant program on the OU-Tulsa campus, as well as eight residency programs and five fellowships. The SCM strives to provide students, residents, and fellows with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in healthcare focused on the community in which they live.
 

 

OU School of Community Medicine

Polytechnic Institute

The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) at OU-Tulsa is focused on high-demand, advanced and applied technology-based education. OUPI prepares graduates to transform industries in Oklahoma by offering innovative bachelor’s degree completion programs as well as masters and doctoral level programs in critical STEM fields. 
 

 


 

OU Polytechnic Institute

Schusterman Library

The Schusterman Library is the home library for all students, staff, and faculty of Tulsa-based programs from both the Norman and OU Health Sciences Center. The Library is an active partner in accomplishing the educational, research, and community service goals of the University. We strive to connect members of the OU-Tulsa community to outstanding information services, collections, and technology.


 

 

Schusterman Library

Undergraduate Degree Programs

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Applied Artificial Intelligence

The program provides students with a deep and comprehensive understanding of AI’s principles, tools, and applications. Students are equipped with the skills necessary to develop intelligent software solutions for complex, real-world problems.

 

BS.AAI

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Cybersecurity

The OU Polytechnic Institute creates pathways to connect students with high-demand advanced and applied technology-based education. The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program combines hands-on learning with projects that span multiple relevant fields of study, you'll make real world connections, including internships and industry-sponsored senior design projects.

BS.CYBER

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Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to teach children through the third grade. The program builds on education gained at Tulsa Community College or other two- and four-year colleges. Students at OU-Tulsa Campus will have a focus on working with very young children (birth to age 8) and their families, in a variety of settings.

 

BE.ECE

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Information Science & Technology

This bachelor program focuses on current and emerging workforce needs in the information industry. The degree prepares graduates to be innovative information and technology leaders who can solve current and evolving information science problems. Tools students apply in classes include PHP, MySQL, R, CSS,HTML5, and more.

BSIST

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Nursing

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing seeks to educate professional nurses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to advance nursing knowledge through research and creative activities.

 

BSN

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Social Work

The BASW at degree OU-Tulsa prepares students to be skilled social work practitioners who are committed to serving our community. The BASW at OU-Tulsa is a degree completion program; two years of study at another higher education institution or community college.
 

BASW

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Software Development and Integration

Our program integrates programming, data, and DevOps expertise with cutting-edge technologies in machine learning, Generative AI, embedded systems, and cloud computing. Our curriculum emphasizes practical skills directly applicable to today’s job market.

BSSDI

Master's Degree Programs

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Applied Artificial Intelligence

Join us in shaping this transformative field through our cutting-edge Master's Program in Applied Artificial Intelligence, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel as an AI expert. This program emphasizes the use of AI tools and techniques to solve practical problems in industry and research.

MS.AAI

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Childhood Well-Being


Exclusive to OU-Tulsa, the Master of Arts in Childhood Well-Being program will provide students insight and training in the areas of education, health, family and community, and economic well-being of children. A multidisciplinary view of holistic child well-being.
 

 

CWB

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, offered through the department of Human Relations, is a 60 hour program for students seeking the Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) certification for the State of Oklahoma.



 

CMHC

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Cybersecurity

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Master’s Program, where innovation meets practical application. In today’s digitally driven world, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. Our program is designed to equip you with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in this ever-evolving field.

MS.Cyber

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Cybersecurity Leadership

Oklahoma’s first Cybersecurity Leadership Master’s Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders who can navigate evolving cybersecurity risks, drive security initiatives, and influence organizational strategy in the field of cybersecurity.

 

MS.CL

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Educational Admin., Curriculum and Supervision

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offers a masters in Educational Administration Curriculum and Supervision at OU-Tulsa which is designed to prepare students for administrative and other leadership positions in schools.

 

EACS

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Library and Information Studies

Library and Information Studies offers specialized tracks within traditional library settings and supports the development of skills, knowledge, and attitudes required in information agencies and in positions of information within profit and not-for-profit institutions.
 

MLIS

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Nursing

OU Nursing advances health in Oklahoma and across the world by educating future leaders, engaging in scientific discovery, translating evidence into practice, and driving innovation. OU-Tulsa campus offers both a Master's in Nursing Administration and CNS.

 

MSN

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Organizational Dynamics

A Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics from OU-Tulsa links the latest management theory with applied work experience. More people focused than an MBA, the ODYN program at OU-Tulsa develops professionals who have the leadership and teamwork skills needed to manage people, projects, and processes.

ODYN

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Physician Assistant

The primary goal of the OU-TU School of Community Medicine’s physician assistant (PA) program is to educate quality primary care physician assistants to actively improve the healthcare of Oklahomans – particularly in underserved urban areas.The program provides one of the strongest primary care PA programs in the country. 

PA

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Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the preferred graduate degree for public officials, policy analysts, and nonprofit leaders. The OU-Tulsa campus offers MPA courses in night, weekend and online formats. Most students complete the degree within two years. Graduates gain knowledge of government institutions, actors, and processes.

MPA

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Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Community Health degree program at OU-Tulsa provides students with the essential foundation for diverse career opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional public health settings. Earn your MPH at the state’s only College of Public Health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

MPH

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Social Work


The Master of Social Work degree program provides flexibility to meet the needs of all students from all walks of life. The Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at OU-Tulsa offers two MSW degree options. Students become critical thinkers and competent at practice infused by professional values and ethics.
 

 

MSW

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Software Development & Integration

This program equips students with the expertise to develop and integrate disparate IT systems and enhance existing software. Through hands-on experience, students master methodologies for seamless software interoperability, automation, and optimization, ensuring they can lead integration efforts, modernize enterprise systems, and drive AI adoption in real-world applications.

MS.SDI

Doctoral Degree Programs

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Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Admin, Curriculum, and Supervision

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offers an PhD in Educational Administration Curriculum and Supervision at OU-Tulsa. This degree program promotes critical inquiry that addresses important issues relating to teaching, learning, and leadership in education.

EACS

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Executive Doctorate of Education in Educational Admin, Curriculum, and Supervision

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offers an EdD  in Educational Administration Curriculum and Supervision at OU-Tulsa. Both degree options promote critical inquiry that addresses important issues relating to teaching, learning, and leadership in education.

EACS

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Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, Concentration in Early Childhood Education

The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare faculty researchers and leaders serving young children (birth through age eight) and their families, in multiple settings.



PH.D ILAC

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Medicine

The OU-TU School of Community Medicine offers all four years of the doctor of medicine program and a 30-month PA program on the OU-Tulsa Campus. OU-TU SCM is an integrated track within the OU College of Medicine.


 

Medicine

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Nursing

Our doctoral program in Nursing is designed to provide nurse scientists with skills and knowledge for interdisciplinary, translational, community-based inquire in advancing science and improving health in vulnerable populations.

 

DNP

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Organizational and Community Leadership

The primary emphasis of this program, unique to OU-Tulsa, is on understanding complex community problems at the individual and organizational level while developing research-based solutions.Students will interact with nationally recognized faculty from many different disciplines. 
 

PH.D. OCL

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Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a dynamic health profession dedicated to the promotion of optimal health, prevention of disability, and the restoration and maintenance of physical activities that contribute to a successful life. Physical therapy services are provided in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, workplaces, outpatient clinics, and hospitals.

DPT