School Details
The University of Oklahoma was founded in 1890 by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature as the State University in Norman, an agricultural and mechanical college. In 1907 when Oklahoma was inducted into the union, the State University in Norman became the University of Oklahoma. The school’s mission is “to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.”
Students have a variety of options academically at the University of Oklahoma, including programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. For students wanting to complete a degree, but who have a hectic schedule, the University of Oklahoma offers programs that can be completed through its distance learning program. OU Online is a top-tier public institution that offers high-quality, affordable programs that are committed to maintaining academic excellence. Built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice, OU Online strives to provide the most advanced curriculum available.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Oklahoma is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies is available at the University of Oklahoma. Students completing this liberal studies degree will gain critical thinking skills and become more sought-after by employers as the world becomes more technologically advanced. You will grow as a person and as a professional while gaining invaluable job skills. Coursework helps students analyze situations around them and develop innovative solutions to problems in this fast-paced, accelerated program.
Each student completing this liberal studies degree will create an individualized graduation plan that meets their interests and goals while providing a strong foundation in liberal arts and meeting graduation requirements. Topics covered include:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Ecology and Evolution
- Dynamic Universe
- Human Arrangement
The online Master of Arts in Global Affairs is a political science degree from the University of Oklahoma. This political science degree is interdisciplinary and does not require a thesis. The curriculum provides the tools needed to develop a broad base of knowledge in international relations, the ability to conduct research and analyze information from a variety of sources, and the skills necessary to express their thoughts effectively. You will gain a broad understanding of world affairs from such perspectives as political, economic, social, historical, geographic, and philosophical.
Courses are available in:
- Communication
- Political Science
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- International and Area Studies
The online Master of Arts in Integrated Studies is a liberal studies degree from the University of Oklahoma. This is a fast-paced, accelerated liberal studies degree that is designed to accommodate working adults through individual graduation plans. As a multidisciplinary field, students are able to study the topics that best meet their interests and goals while completing the courses needed to earn this degree. The liberal studies degree curriculum combines theoretical perspectives from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities while coursework helps students understand and research complex problems, think critically, and write using graduate level academic writing standards. You will train in multiple disciplines with skillsets in two or more areas that help you develop marketable skills in various emerging fields.
With this degree in liberal studies, students can further customize the degree by choosing one of these tracks:
- Diversity
- Interdisciplinary Research Methods
- Volunteerism
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Self-Design
The online Master of Arts in Museum Studies is a history degree from the University of Oklahoma. This program is designed for students committed to discovery and who wish to serve as curators of the past so it can touch present lives. This history degree offers a cutting-edge museum studies program that helps students keep up with the constantly evolving museum industry and the challenges presented. Students are able to gain a comprehensive education for museum operation that will teach them how to use modern technology and new ways to display collections.
The curriculum addresses:
- Museum Management Procedures
- Budget Administration
- Exhibit and Educational Programming
- Community Interaction
Business
The online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Business Administration is designed for adults who have already started their college journeys. This program allows you to complete your degree and gain a versatile skill set, preparing you for leadership roles across diverse industries. Whether you aim to excel in business, healthcare, finance, or other sectors, this program empowers you to reach your career goals efficiently and effectively.
Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll benefit from a curriculum that combines academic excellence with real-world expertise. This is an accelerated program that also allows for personalization, typically involving at least 30 upper-division credit hours aligned with your chosen study focus. With eight-week courses, this program offers a fast-paced and intensive learning experience, enabling you to complete your Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in as little as 12 months, depending on your transfer credits.
The University of Oklahoma offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies / Organizational Leadership degree. The curriculum is designed to explore various leadership styles to expose leaders to develop their own strategies and inspire growth within their own organizations.
The online Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development and Workforce Diversity helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the modern workplace. Students learn how to develop such skills as leadership and team building and will learn to address social justice and diversity issues in settings including private or public businesses and corporations, schools, hospitals and health care agencies, and nonprofit and government agencies.
The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership provides a focused look at management and leadership in various settings. Coursework prepares you to understand organizational culture and leadership strategies and techniques.
This online Organizational Leadership program covers topics such as leadership in practice and organizational communication. You will learn how to create, lead, and manage through change in the workplace. In addition to core classes, students will have the option to choose elective coursework or an Experiential Leadership Completion Program, which includes a five-day on-campus intensive experience.
Get the credits and preparation you need to pass the CPA examination with this convenient online Master of Accountancy program. Tracks are available for both students with and without an Accounting undergraduate degree.
Those with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting can complete the program in as little as 21 months. Students will study topics including fraud examination, financial management, investments, external auditing, and much more. Courses also prepare you for leadership roles with studies of organizational behavior, business ethics, project management, and negotiations.
The online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is designed to meet the needs of working adults while maintaining a commitment to providing an affordable, high-quality education and an enjoyable learning experience. The program enables students to increase their abilities to lead and shows them how to help organizations enhance their overall leadership capacity. Students expand self-awareness; learn how to improve the performance of individuals, teams, and organizations; and gain knowledge about how to develop these skills in others.
Learn how to use modern technology to help your organization reach its desired audiences with a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Digital Strategy. Graduates of this program will be prepared to create coordinated and proactive messaging campaigns.
In as little as 20 months, you can achieve your graduate degree, as well as earning respected industry certifications along the way. Students will learn how to use data analytics for marketing campaigns, how to create communities within social media spaces, and how to navigate communications in complex crisis situations. Coursework equips you with the skills you need to conduct market research and successfully build media relationships.
Some of the course topics you can anticipate include:
- Digital behavior
- Cross-cultural communication
- Ethics of strategic communication
- Strategic planning and brand strategy
If you want to expand your career possibilities without losing your day job, consider pursuing this valuable and convenient online MBA program. Professionals with a Master of Business Administration degree are sought after in the marketplace for their leadership skills and business knowledge.
Live, online class times allow you to interact with your instructors and classmates across the country. Coursework is designed to help rising and experienced business professionals reach the next level of their careers. The wide-ranging topics covered in this online Business Administration degree apply to leadership positions in a variety of industries.
Construction managers need a unique combination of technical knowledge and business skills. Learn how to advance your career in planning, design, and construction with this online Master of Construction Business degree.
If you already have job experience in the construction field, this program will provide you with the executive business skills you need to become a leader. Courses cover topics such as financial management, construction planning and development, business accounting, and construction concepts and processes. This interdisciplinary program is offered jointly by the school’s colleges of business and architecture.
Some of the class topics available to students in this online construction management degree include:
- Construction Business Development
- Organizational Behavior
- Negotiations
- Real Estate Finance
- Management of Information Systems
If you want to be the go-to person in your organization for mergers and acquisitions, financial decision making, and risk management, the Master of Science in Finance is your best choice. With just 16 months of online courses, you can be on your way to new career opportunities.
In this online Finance degree, you will learn how to utilize financial modeling, handle international finance, manage equity funds, and more. Classes also cover topics in advanced corporate finance, corporate restructuring, and venture capital. Online coursework allows you to maintain your current position while you prepare for the future.
Computer Science & IT
The Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma is an online computer science degree that can be completed in as little as 21 months. Designed to allow students the flexibility to complete their degree without attending classes on-campus, this 100% online degree is comprised of asynchronous activities and live online classes that still offer a similar experience to what one would have on-campus, complete with engaging with faculty and peers! As you complete courses that cover a mixture of advanced theory and applied theory within computer science, your professors will be computer science and engineering experts who are able to bring the real-world into the classes.
The curriculum in this online computer science degree covers the latest concepts in the field. As you prepare for careers in a variety of industries, including industrial engineering, meteorology, web development, and information research, the topics studied are just as varied. Some course topics are:
- Algorithm Analysis
- Text Analytics
- Software Engineering Processes
- Computer Security
- Artificial Intelligence
The Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics from the University of Oklahoma is an online data science degree that prepares students for careers that are increasing in importance along with the increase in Big Data. If you are interested in becoming a data-driven leader and decision-maker in data science, then this degree may be for you! While you are completing courses that develop advanced skills in such topics as data visualization and data mining, you will also be completing training opportunities that offer a head start in transitioning from the classroom to the real-world.
The curriculum provides knowledge and in-demand skills that will help students understand the systems that allow them to predict and enhance an enterprise’s future performance. Some of the topics covered and skills taught include:
- Advanced Programming
- Data Mining and Visualization
- Computing Structures
- Fundamentals of Engineering Statistical Analysis
The Master of Science in Geospatial Technology from the University of Oklahoma is an online GIS degree for those interested in pursuing careers as leaders in this growing field. With geospatial technologies becoming so important in decision-making around the world, this program provides the geospatial insights, technical skills, and advanced training needed to prepare students to enter the field. Including both the theory and application of geospatial technologies, this online geography degree teaches conceptual and professional skills that will allow students to better understand the world using creative, qualitative, and mixed research methods.
This is a flexible online degree, but it also offers a variety of training and collaboration opportunities that will help you transition from the classroom to the workplace. Courses, taught by a faculty dedicated to expanding their students’ intellectual views with critical perspectives, prepare graduates for positions in the public and private sectors in numerous diverse fields, including:
- Agriculture
- Public Zoning
- Ecology
- Financial Services
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies / Criminal Justice Leadership program provides current and future professionals with the skills and knowledge to face evolving issues in law enforcement, allowing them to help make society a better place by ensuring laws are upheld and citizens are protected. The curriculum offers a solid understanding of law enforcement through the study of criminal justice as it relates to police, courts, and corrections while building leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. You will learn to confront challenges efficiently and professionally, help build communities, and become an expert in public relations.
You can gain expertise of legal concepts in the energy industry with the Master of Laws in Energy & Natural Resources Law from the University of Oklahoma. The online law degree examines such topics as:
- Mineral title examination
- Midstream oil and gas law
- Negotiations and contracts
- Oil and gas regulatory practices
Through the online law master’s degree program (LLM), lawyers can specialize in energy law practice. You complete your online courses in half-semester terms, studying the entire energy lifecycle, environmental law, and oil and gas contracts.
You can transition to healthcare law practice with a Master of Laws in Healthcare Law from the University of Oklahoma. The online law degree covers such topics as:
- Quality control
- Investigations
- Health informaiton management
- Anti-trust issues in healthcare delivery
Through the online law LLM, you gain a comprehensive legal foundation from a diverse range of faculty members. Your instructors may include:
- Full-time faculty
- Practicing attorneys
- Compliance officers
- Medical professionals
As a practicing attorney, you can gain expertise in Native American legal concepts with the Master of Laws in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma. The online law degree examines such areas as:
- Indian gaming law
- International Indigenous Peoples law
- History of Federal Indian law and policy
- Civil regulatory jurisdiction in Indian country
Through the online law master’s degree program (LLM), you experience an advanced legal education focused on issues on tribal lands. Your online studies may cover other topics, such as:
- Gaming law
- Natural resources
- Criminal jurisdiction
- Indian Child Welfare Act
You can gain expertise in the global economy with the Master of Laws in International Business Law. The online law degree focuses on critical issues facing organizations that engage in international business, including such areas as:
- EU law
- Trade
- Finance
- Arbitration
- Business transactions
Through the online law master’s degree program (LLM), you also earn the credentials to teach in law schools. Your online studies may also explore international payment systems, corruption, and international law.
You can gain expertise in negotiating resources with the Master of Legal Studies in Energy & Natural Resources Law from the University of Oklahoma. The online law degree benefits those in the energy industry who:
- Negotiates oil and gas contracts
- Deals with mineral rights
- Handles real estate transactions
- Works with energy attorneys
Through the online law master’s degree program, you gain many networking opportunities from fellow students, all of whom actively work in the industry, to faculty, to the strong alumni network. Your online studies explore such topics as:
- Contracts
- Regulatory practices
- Oil and gas environmental law
- Property law and natural resources
You can gain expertise in the ever-evolving world of healthcare regulations with the Master of Legal Studies in Healthcare Law from the University of Oklahoma. The online law degree explores such areas as:
- Coding and billing
- HIPAA/Patient privacy
- Fraud and abuse false claims
- Regulation of Private Health Insurance – Managed care
Through the online law master’s degree program, you learn the changing issues of criminal, civil, and administrative health laws. The online studies benefit those working in healthcare access, delivery, liability, operations, etc.
You can gain expertise in federal Native American law with the Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma. The online law degree benefits non-lawyers who need to know the policies, business practices, and regulations of Native Americans for contracts and negotiations.
Through the online law master’s degree program, you can earn your credentials in as little as 15 months, starting your studies at the beginning of any semester. Your online courses cover such topics as:
- Tribal courts
- Legal research in Indian country
- Religion, culture, and Indian law
- Indian gaming laws and regulations
You can engage in business worldwide with the Master of Legal Studies in International Business Law from the University of Oklahoma. The online law degree prepares you to lead global economic growth through courses in such topics as:
- Comparative corporate law
- International sanctions regimes
- Combatting international corruption
- International business, human rights, and corporate social responsibility
Through the online law master’s degree program, you learn to work with attorneys to shape legal documents and enact procedures that will drive global growth. Your online studies address the complexity of international banking, finance, and investment.
The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program prepares highly trained and knowledgeable professionals capable of keeping the public safe, building communities, and who are public relations experts. The curriculum trains ethical leaders capable of communicating effectively with diverse audiences, analyzing complex problems, thinking critically and analytically, and developing positive public engagements. The program is customizable to fit each students’ needs.
Education
The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Education in Educational Administration / Curriculum & Supervision. This online education administration program aims to foster aspiring education leaders to address the shortage of administrators and principals.
Through eight-week courses, students learn the skills and knowledge to become effective leaders. Areas of emphasis include data-driven decision-making, instructional leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational capacity.
The online education administration program requires an internship and a capstone experience. The core classes incorporate topics such as:
- Politics in education administration
- Technology in education administration
- Supervision of instruction
- Education and the law
Through coursework, field experiences, and independent study, you can earn your Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Oklahoma. The special education curriculum blends theory, applied practice, and research to build your knowledge and skills.
Students have their choice of electives to customize the degree to their goals. Core courses cover topics such as:
- Collaboration, accommodations, and modifications
- Advanced assessment
- Research and evaluation in education
- Special education instructional methods and programs
Graduates find employment in a number of professional roles. Some career options include transition specialists, facility educators, and behavior analysts.
Engineering
You can gain expertise in analytical and technical civil engineering with the Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. This online civil engineering master’s program offers concentrations in such areas as:
- Geotechnical
- Structural
- Water resources
- Transportation
The online civil engineering graduate program provides a flexible and affordable program for working professionals. Through asynchronous classes and optional synchronous sessions, you gain the skills needed to advance your career.
You can train to optimize business and technical processes with the Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. This online industrial engineering master’s program provides solutions to complex problems. Advantages of the online engineering degree program include:
- Strong alum network
- Cutting-edge knowledge
- Flexible online delivery
Through the online industrial engineering program, you learn methods and applications to solve real-world problems. Besides developing technical capabilities, you will gain professional skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork. Your degree can lead to success in critical infrastructures, aerospace and defense, or health and medical systems.
You can develop the professional skills for success with the Master of Science in Natural Gas Engineering & Management. This online general engineering master’s program offers a management track and an engineering track.
Through the online general engineering graduate program, you develop the business and technical skills to excel in this growing industry. The online program, both unique and innovative, creates industry leaders through engineering knowledge, financial acumen, and leadership skills. Graduates find success in such roles as:
- Senior environmental engineers
- Technical sales engineering
- Environmental project managers
- Applications engineers
Healthcare
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Healthcare Management empowers adult learners with previous college experience to become effective healthcare management professionals. In this program, students acquire essential skills in financial, ethical, operational, and program management, tailored to the healthcare industry.
The curriculum equips graduates to strategically lead medical facilities, businesses, or healthcare systems, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes. With the flexibility of an online format, students can balance their studies with other commitments, supported by experienced faculty and advisors. This program offers a fulfilling path to a rewarding career dedicated to enhancing the well-being of patients and the efficiency of healthcare organizations.
Math & Science
You can gain expertise in our most valuable natural resource—water, with the Master of Environmental Science / Hydrology & Water Security from the University of Oklahoma. This online environmental engineering master’s program provides interdisciplinary studies through an innovative partnership with the following:
- School of Meteorology
- School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science
- Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability
Through the online civil engineering graduate program, students learn to lead the newest innovations that emerge in water-based industries. This field offers strong career growth opportunities to advance your standing.
You can gain expertise in sustainable development with the Master of Science in Sustainability / Energy & Materials Management from the University of Oklahoma. This online sustainability master’s program focuses on such areas as:
- Science
- Policies
- Technologies
- Financial models
Through the online sustainability graduate program, you can make an impact as a leader in a growing field. You can pivot to a career in sustainability without an engineering or STEM background with the online MS in Sustainability.