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Online Master's Degree Programs in Oklahoma

Residents of Oklahoma who hold are interested in pursuing a master’s degree can typically find an array of online program options, some offered by schools in Oklahoma and others by numerous accredited, non-profit colleges and universities located throughout the country. Many of Oklahoma’s public universities have online master’s programs in the state’s most common fields of study, as determined by an analysis of graduation data collected by the US Department of Education for its Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). There are also schools in other states with online programs that accept students who reside in Oklahoma, including online master’s programs in popular fields like business administration, counseling, education, engineering, psychology, and social work.

This page offers an overview of the colleges and universities in Oklahoma that currently offer online master’s programs, as well a selection of out-of-state schools in the Oklahoma region that have online master’s programs. The sections below provide details about online master’s programs in Oklahoma’s most common fields of master’s-level study offered by in-state and regional out-of-state schools.

Schools in Oklahoma That Offer Online Master’s Programs

Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities are administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, which maintains an online directory of two-year, four-year, and graduate institutions in the state. This includes 18 state universities and 13 colleges. The University of Oklahoma in Norman is the largest of the state’s public universities based on enrollment, and Oklahoma State University (OSU) represents the state’s largest university system, with academic and research campuses in Stillwater, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa, as well as a Center for Health Sciences and a Medical Center located in Tulsa.

Most of Oklahoma’s larger state universities offer online master’s programs in various fields of study, as is reflected in the table below, which lists the ten state schools with the highest enrollment numbers based on an analysis of IPEDS data, along with the location of each school’s main campus and whether or not the school offers online degree programs.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
University of Oklahoma (OU)	Norman	Yes
Oklahoma State University (OSU)	Stillwater	Yes
University of Central Oklahoma	Edmond	Yes
Northeastern State University (NSU)	Tahlequah	Yes
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC)	Oklahoma City	Yes
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)	Weatherford	Yes
Cameron University	Lawton	Yes
Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU)	Durant	Yes
Rogers State University	Claremore	Yes
East Central University	Ada	Yes

In addition to public universities in Oklahoma that offer online degree programs, there are a number of private, non-profit schools in the state, some of which have online master’s programs. The table below lists the five largest private universities in Oklahoma and includes the location of each school’s main campus and information on whether or not the school offers online degree programs.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
Oklahoma City University (OKCU)	Oklahoma City	Yes
University of Tulsa	Tulsa	Yes
Oral Roberts University	Tulsa	Yes
Oklahoma Christian University	Oklahoma City	Yes
Southern Nazarene University	Bethany	Yes

Schools in the Oklahoma Region That Offer Online Master’s Programs

Online degree programs are typically considered to be a more flexible and convenient alternative to traditional campus-based programs. One reason for this is that they give students options for earning a degree without having to relocate or commute to a college or university campus. This means that Oklahoma residents who have a bachelor’s degree and meet other master’s program admissions requirements have access to a vast array of online master’s programs offered by schools in other states, including programs offered by colleges and universities in the neighboring states of Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

Among the regional, out-of-state schools that are active in offering online master’s programs are several state-funded universities in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. Arkansas State University (A-State) is one such school. Through A-State Online, Oklahoma residents have access to online master’s programs in a number of education specializations, as well as to online master’s programs in communication and media management, engineering, and public administration. Missouri State University offers online programs through Missouri State Online, including online master’s programs in business administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, information technology, literacy education, and nursing.

Kansas State University, Colorado State University (CSU), and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are three other regional schools that offer online master’s programs. Kansas State offers online degrees through Kansas State Global, including online master’s programs in adult learning, agribusiness, data analytics, dietetics, educational leadership, engineering management, food science, hospitality administration, mass communications, security studies, and software engineering. CSU has online master’s programs that it offers through many of its academic divisions, including programs in agricultural sciences, arts and music, business, communications, computer science, education, engineering, health sciences, natural resources, and statistics. And NMSU has online master’s programs in criminal justice, educational administration, business administration, consumer sciences, engineering, nursing, public health, and social work.

Missouri’s Maryville University and Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) in Texas are two private, non-profit schools in states bordering Oklahoma that offer online master’s programs. Maryville’s online programs include online master’s programs in accounting, business administration, cybersecurity, data science, health administration, nursing, software development, and strategic communication. And OLLU has online master’s programs in business administration, counseling, information security, management, and social work.

The 15 Most Common Areas of Master’s Degree Studies in Oklahoma

OnlineEducation.com has analyzed the most recent graduation data provided by IPEDS in order to determine the 15 most common areas in which students are graduating from master’s programs at schools in Oklahoma. These areas of study are:

Business Administration and Management
Educational Leadership and Administration
Human Resources Management and Services
Counseling Psychology
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Social Work
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Accounting
Secondary Education and Teaching
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Teacher Education
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

It should be noted that IPEDS uses subject areas to classify master’s programs as opposed to specific master’s degree programs. However, our analysis of the IPEDS graduation data for schools in Oklahoma provides a representative overview of the fields in which the largest number of students in Oklahoma are graduating from master’s programs. The sections below provide details on programs in most of these fields offered online by schools in Oklahoma and in neighboring and regional states.

Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Programs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is one of the seven public universities in the state that offer online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. The OSU online MBA program is a 36-credit program that can be completed in as few as 12 months. The program offers several specializations online, including: Business Sustainability; Energy Business; Entrepreneurship; Global Marketing; Human Resource Management; Information Assurance; Marketing Analytics; and Nonprofit Management. In addition to the accelerated 12-month enrollment plan, the OSU program has a traditional, full-time 18-month enrollment plan.

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) offers an online Professional MBA program through its UCO Connected Campus initiative. The program utilizes an eight-week module system that allows students to take no more than one or two courses per term and still complete their degree in 16 months. Northeastern State University has an online MBA program that can be completed in under two years. The program offers several optional specializations that can be completed online, including: Managerial Accounting and Finance; Native American Enterprise; Business Analytics; Healthcare Administration; Health Informatics; Long Term Care; and Environmental Health and Safety Management. The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) offers an online MBA program that can be completed in 12 months. The program has a general business and management curriculum.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has an online MBA program with a general business core and electives in accounting, business intelligence, entrepreneurship, finance, leadership, and marketing. Cameron University offers an MBA program that allows students to take online courses, campus-based courses, or a mix of the two. And Rogers State University has an online MBA program with electives in sport finance and marketing, international accounting, business law, and supply chain management.

Among the private, non-profit schools offering online MBA programs in Oklahoma are Oklahoma City University (OKCU), Oral Roberts University, Oklahoma Christian University, and Southern Nazarene University (SNU). OKCU’s online MBA program has a leadership focus and a two-year, cohort-based format. Oral Roberts offers an online MBA in Leadership program with a two-year, cohort-based format. Oklahoma Christian University has an online MBA program with eight specialization options: Accounting; Leadership & Organizational Development; Project Management; Finance; Marketing; Human Resources; International Business; and Health Services Management. And SNU offers an online MBA program with a general business curriculum as well as an online MBA in Health Care program.

Oklahoma residents who are interested in looking outside of the state for an online MBA program, may want to explore several programs offered by schools in the neighboring states of Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. Arkansas Tech University offers an online MBA program with two optional specializations: Business Data Analytics; and Digital Marketing. The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has an online MBA program with four specializations: Healthcare Administration; International Business; Marketing; and Sports Business. Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) offers an MBA program with a general management core and specializations in Health Administration and Sport Management. And Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) in Texas offers an online MBA program with a General Management track and a Healthcare Management track.

Online Master’s in Education Programs in Oklahoma

There are a number of online master’s programs for teachers and educators in the state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University, for example, offers online Master of Science (MS) programs in three education specializations: Educational Leadership Studies in Higher Education; Educational Technology; and Reading and Literacy Instruction for K-12 teachers. The Educational Leadership and Educational Technology programs can be completed in 24 months and do not require on-site internships. The Reading and Literacy Instruction program generally takes students more than two years to complete and includes two on-site reading practicums providing group tutoring services to elementary and middle school students.

Northeastern State University (NSU), Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU), and Southwester Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) also offer a number of online master’s programs for teachers and educators. NSU has online Master of Education (MEd) programs in the following specializations: Early Childhood Education; Instructional Leadership; Reading; School Administration; Science Education; and Special Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). SOSU offers online MEd programs in: Educational Leadership; Special Education; and Curriculum & Instruction with specializations in Educational Technology, English, Math, Science, and Theatre Pedagogy. In addition, SOSU offers an online MEd in Curriculum & Instruction program with an English as a Second Language (ESL) specialization. And SWOSU offers online MEd programs in Reading, Instructional Coaching, Special Education, and Sports Management.

Finally, East Central University (ECO) offers an online MEd in Instructional Design & Technology program and an online MEd in Educational Leadership program, while the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has an online MEd in Library Media Education program.

In addition to the many online master’s programs offered by schools in Oklahoma, there are a number of schools in neighboring states that offer online master’s in teaching and education programs that Oklahoma residents may want to explore. For example, Arkansas State University (A-State) has a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education (K-12) program that is designed for students who have no prior teaching experience, as well as online Master of Science in Education (MSE) programs for experienced teachers in the following specializations: Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Leadership; Educational Theory & Practice; Gifted, Talented, and Creative; Reading; Special Education Instructional Specialist K-12; and Early Childhood Education.

The University of Missouri has several online MEd programs that it offers through Mizzou Online. These includes online programs in: Art Education; Autism Education; Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Special Education; Educational Leadership; Elementary Education; English Education; Gifted Education; Literacy Education; Mathematics Education; Mental Health Practices in Schools; Positive Coaching; Social Studies Education; Student Learning & Well-Being; and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Mizzou Online also offers online MS programs in Learning Technologies and Design, Online Education, and Technology in Schools.

Note: Some online master’s in teaching and education programs require the completion of school-based practicums and internships. It is thus advisable to contact a program administrator regarding on-site requirements prior to submitting an application to an online program, particularly if the program is offered by an out-of-state school. It is also important to note that licensing for teachers is administered at the state level and that licensing requirements vary by state. To ensure that a program has a curriculum that will meet Oklahoma’s teacher training requirements, prospective applicants should review Oklahoma’s licensing requirements prior to applying, particularly if the program is offered by an out-of-state school.

Online Master’s in Human Resource Management (HRM) Programs in Oklahoma

With the exception of the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs with specializations in Human Resource Management (HRM) offered by Oklahoma State University (OSU) and Oklahoma Christian University, there are currently no colleges or universities in Oklahoma that offer online master’s in human resources or HRM programs. There are, however, several schools in neighboring states from which Oklahoma residents can earn a master’s in HRM degree online, including Webster University in Missouri, the University of Denver (DU) in Colorado, and Wayland Baptist University (WBU) in Texas.

Webster University’s Walker School of Business & Technology has two online programs in human resources: an online Master of Arts (MA) in HRM program designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in business or credited college-level coursework in accounting, business, economics, marketing, and statistics; and an online MA in Human Resource Development (HRD) that is more suitable for students who do not have significant undergraduate coursework in business, economics, accounting, and marketing. DU has an online Master of Science (MS) in Strategic Human Resources program that gives students the option of specializing in: Employment Relations; Human Resource Management and Development; Human Resource Operations; Human Capital in Organizations; and Learning and Development.

WBU, which is located in the Texas city of Plainview, offers an online Master of Arts in Management (MAM) program with a Human Resource Management (HRM) concentration. The program also offers concentrations in Organizational Management, and Healthcare Administration.

Online Master’s in Counseling and Psychology Programs in Oklahoma

While there are currently no schools in Oklahoma that offer an online master’s degree in clinical or school counseling, Oklahoma State University (OSU) offers an online Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology program. The program, which consists of 36-credits of coursework and gives students the option of completing a thesis or capstone project, provides training and instruction in social and developmental psychology, learning processes, creativity in teaching, and education research methods. Students typically complete the program in 18 to 24 months.

Another program that can be completed online through an in-state school is the Master of Prevention Science program offered by The University of Oklahoma (UO). The 33-credit program, which can be completed in one year of full-time enrollment, has an interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on accepted theories and practices for preventing substance abuse in individuals and communities. The program is designed to prepare graduates for the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium’s Certified Prevention Specialist credential.

Among the schools in neighboring states that offer online master’s programs in counseling and psychology are Southern Arkansas University (SAU), Kansas State University (KSU), and two private schools in Texas: Lamar University and Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). SAU has an online Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling program with a track for licensed elementary and secondary school teachers, and a track for educators who do not hold a teaching license. In addition to taking online courses, students in the SAU program must complete 600 hours of internship experiences at school or community counseling clinic approved by the program.

The College of Arts & Sciences at KSU offers an online MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program that requires students to attend two weeks of campus-based summer classes in year one and year two of the program. The program’s curriculum focuses on the use of psychological theory and practices in human resource management, job training, workforce testing and evaluation, and organizational leadership.

Lamar University offers two online MEd programs in counseling through its College of Education and Human Development: a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program; and a Counseling and Development program with tracks in School Counseling and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. Both of Lamar’s online MEd programs require students to attend a five-day campus residency, and the MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling has two additional campus-based seminars that students are required to attend.

OLLU offers an online Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling program with three specializations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; and School Counseling. The 48-credit School Counseling specialization takes 2.5 years to complete; the 60-credit Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling programs take between three and four years to complete. All three program specializations require students to complete clinical practicum and internship hours at sites approved by the program.

Note: Online master’s in counseling programs and some online master’s in psychology programs require supervised clinical hours at sites approved by the program. Oklahoma residents who are considering online programs offered by out-of-state schools may want to contact a program administrator regarding clinical placements prior to submitting an application. In addition, Oklahoma residents should note that licensing requirements for clinical and school counselors vary by state. As a result, students should review Oklahoma’s licensing requirements prior to submitting an application to an online program offered by an out-of-state school.

Online Master’s in Liberal Arts and Liberal Studies Programs in Oklahoma

Students who are interested in earning an interdisciplinary master’s degree in liberal arts or studies have two in-state options. The University of Oklahoma (UO) offers an online Master of Arts (MA) in Integrated Studies program through its Extended Campus initiative. The program allows students to take a mix of graduate-level courses in the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. While the program has a self-directed track for students who would like to design their own master’s program curriculum, it also offers designated tracks in Diversity, Interdisciplinary Research Methods, and Volunteerism & Social Entrepreneurship.

Northeastern State University (NSU) offers an online MA in American Studies program with a curriculum that is designed to encourage students to take an interdisciplinary approach to studying the American experience. Students in the program take two required core courses and then choose their plan of study from electives in three categories: Cultural Studies; History; and American Politics. To complete the program, students may choose a thesis option, a public internship option, or a comprehensive exam option.

In addition to online master’s in liberal arts and studies programs offered by Oklahoma schools, there are online programs offered by schools in the neighboring states of Colorado and Texas that Oklahoma residents may be interested in exploring. Colorado’s Regis University offers an online Master of Arts (MA) program with a humanities focus through its School for Professional Advancement. The program allows students to choose from six designated majors: Applied Psychology; Communication; Creative Writing; Environmental Studies; Literature; and Religious Studies. Wayland Baptist University (WBU) in Texas offers an online MA in Humanities program that has three general areas of focus: English; History; and Religion. Dallas Baptist University offers a similarly structured online Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program with concentrations in Christian Studies, Fine Arts, and Humanities.

Online Master’s in Health Administration (MHA) Programs in Oklahoma

The Center for Health Science at Oklahoma State University (OSU) offers an online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program with concentrations in Administration and Leadership/Entrepreneurship. While the program does not require students to have prior professional experience in healthcare, applicants are asked to outline any experience they have had in a healthcare profession as part of the program’s admissions process.

While there are no other schools in Oklahoma currently offering online MHA programs, The University of Oklahoma (UO) has an online Master of Arts (MA) in Human and Health Services Administration (HHSA) program with a curriculum that is similar to an MHA curriculum. The program includes coursework in strategic planning in HHSA, cross-cultural health issues, and the psychosocial aspects of disability, as well as a 225-hour internship that must be completed at a site approved by the program. It typically takes students two years to graduate from UO’s online MA in HHSA program.

Among the many accredited, non-profit colleges and universities in other states that offer online MHA programs, there are several schools in neighboring states with programs Oklahoma residents may want to explore. Maryville University in St. Louis has an online MHA program with a general health administration curriculum and four optional concentrations: Data Management; Healthcare Strategies; Population Management; and Senior Strategies. The Maryville program can be completed in two years.

Texas Tech University in Lubbock is another school in a neighboring state that offers an online master’s in health administration program. The Texas Tech program is an online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) program with a core curriculum that includes coursework in healthcare delivery systems, human resource management, healthcare finance and economics, and health informatics. Students in the program can also choose among electives in topics like organizational behavior, long-term care administration, healthcare entrepreneurship, and supply chain management.

In Oklahoma, The University of Oklahoma (OU) currently offers the only online Master of Social Work (MSW) program that is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The program, which is offered through OU’s Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, has an Advanced Integrative curriculum that allows students to choose between concentrations in Advanced Macro Practice or Client-Centered Direct Practice social work. Students in the program take all of their didactic coursework online while completing 1010 hours of site-based field education at social work agencies and other places where social work services are provided (e.g., hospitals, clinics, health departments, long-term care facilities, and community social service organizations). The program has a full-time, two-year track, as well as three-year and four-year part-time tracks for traditional students. Students who hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate program may be eligible for OU’s Advanced Standing MSW program, which can be completed in one or two years.

In addition, there are several schools in neighboring states that offer online MSW programs. The University of Missouri, for example, has an online Master of Social Work (MSW) program that it offers through Mizzou Online. The Mizzou Online program has two concentrations: Advanced Clinical Practice; and Policy, Planning, and Administration. It can be completed in three years of part-time enrollment (two courses per semester) by traditional students, and two years of part-time enrollment by students who hold a BSW from a program accredited by the CSWE and who thus qualify for the program’s Advanced Standing track. In addition to online coursework, students in the Mizzou Online program are required to complete supervised field practicums at social work agencies and organizations approved by the program.

The University of Arkansas (U of A) has an online Advanced Standing MSW program that can be completed in one year of full-time enrollment by qualified students who hold a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program. The program, which offers training and instruction in clinical and macro practice social work, utilizes a cohort model in which students progress through online courses in designated groups while engaging in 22 hours of field education per week at program-approved sites.

New Mexico State University (NMSW) is another university in the Oklahoma region that offers an online MSW program. NMSU’s School of Social Work has a full-time, two-year, online MSW program with an Advanced Generalist curriculum that provides training and instruction in clinical and macro practice social work. Students are required to complete four courses per semester while engaging in 16 to 24 hours of supervised practicum and field education per week.

Note: Online MSW programs require students to complete supervised field education hours at sites approved by the program. Oklahoma residents who are considering programs offered by out-of-state schools may want to contact a program administrator in advance regarding potential field placements in order to ensure that a convenient site is available. Students who intend to apply to become licensed clinical social workers after graduating from an online MSW program offered by an out-of-state school should review Oklahoma’s licensing requirements carefully in advance, as licensing requirements for clinical social workers vary by state.

Online Master’s in Engineering Programs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University (OSU) and Oklahoma Christian University are two schools in the state that offer online master’s programs in engineering. Through its College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology, OSU offers two types of master’s in electrical engineering programs online: an online Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering program with a professional and applied engineering focus; and an online Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering program that is designed to prepare students for doctoral level studies and that requires the completion of a master’s thesis. In addition, OSU has online MS programs in: Engineering & Technology Management; Industrial Engineering & Management; and Engineering Technology – Fire Safety & Explosion Protection.

Oklahoma Christian University has an MS in Engineering program with several on-campus and hybrid technical engineering specialization options, and an Engineering Leadership track that can be completed online. The Engineering Leadership track features five core engineering courses, electives in specializations like software engineering, power systems, engineering materials, and additive manufacture, several business courses, and a culminating project in engineering leadership.

Oklahoma residents who are interested in earning an online master’s in engineering degree through a program offered by an out-of-state school may want to explore the programs offered by the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas (U of A). The U of A has an online MS in Engineering program that is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and that allows students to choose from coursework in several engineering fields, including: biological; chemical; civil; computer; electrical; industrial; and mechanical engineering. In addition, U of A offers an online MS in Electrical Engineering program with an Electrical Power Engineering emphasis, and an online MS in Engineering Management program. Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering but who have one or more years of professional experience in engineering may be eligible for U of A’s online master’s in engineering programs.

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is another school in a neighboring state that offers an online master’s program in engineering. The Missouri program is an online MS in Electrical Engineering program with a thesis option and a non-thesis option. It is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and it features seven concentrations: Circuits; Communications & Signal Processing; Computer Engineering; Control Systems Technology; Electromagnetics; Electronics; and Power.

Finally, Arkansas State University (A-State) has an online Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program that does not require applicants to hold an undergraduate degree in engineering. The program consists of ten courses that can be completed in as few as 12 months.

Online Master’s in Accounting Programs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Christian University is one school in the state that offers an online master’s program in accounting. The Oklahoma Christian University program is a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program that gives students the choice of attending on-campus classes or enrolling in online courses. The program is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in accounting or the equivalent (30 semester hours of bachelor’s-level accounting and business coursework). Students who meet these requirements can complete the program in as few as 12 months.

Maryville University, an accredited, non-profit private school located in the Missouri city of St. Louis, is an out-of-state school in the Oklahoma region that offers an online Master of Science (MS) in Accounting program. The Maryville program has a bridge curriculum for students who did not major in accounting as undergraduates, a seven-class accounting core, and four additional courses that prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

The University Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) also offers an online MS in Accounting program that Oklahoma residents may want to explore. Offered through the university’s Naveen Jindal School of Business, the program has two format options: an Accounting Flex format that allows students take courses at their own pace; and an Accounting Cohort program that has a set sequence of courses that students complete as a group over the course of two years.

Note: Online master’s in accounting programs can prepare students to sit for the CPA exam. However, eligibility requirements for CPA licensing vary by state. Thus, Oklahoma residents who intend to apply for CPA licensure after completing an online master’s program offered by an out-of-state school should review Oklahoma’s eligibility requirements to ensure that a program will meet those requirements.

Online Master’s in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Programs in Oklahoma

There are no online master’s in speech-language pathology (SLP) programs offered by schools located in the state of Oklahoma. However, there are several online master’s in SLP programs offered in neighboring states that Oklahoma residents may want to explore.

Texas’s Baylor University offers an online Master of Science (MS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program that is designed for aspiring speech-language pathologists who are interested in pursuing licensure. The 45-credit program can be completed in five semesters of full-time enrollment or ten semesters of part-time enrollment and requires a clinical practicum and internship. Baylor’s CSD curriculum is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences or a related field. However, Baylor has a leveling program of courses that students with a degree in another field can complete prior to enrolling in the master’s-level coursework.

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) offers an online Master of Arts (MA) in SLP program that is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in communication science, audiology, or SLP. While the majority of the program’s coursework is offered online, students in the program must attend several weeks of face-to-face classes at UNC’s Greeley campus during the program’s first summer. In addition, students are required to complete a 12-week supervised internship at a clinical site approved by the program during the program’s final summer session.

Note: Online master’s in SLP programs generally require students to complete a minimum number of supervised clinical hours at program-approved sites. It may thus be advisable to contact a program representative regarding clinical placements prior to submitting an application, particularly if the program is offered by an out-of-state school. Oklahoma residents who are considering an online program offered by an out-of-state school should also be aware that licensing requirements for SLPs vary by state. Students should review Oklahoma licensing requirements prior to applying to programs offered by out-of-state schools to ensure that a program’s curriculum and training will meet those requirements.

Online Master’s in Energy Management Programs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City University (OKCU) offers two online master’s programs in energy management: an online Master of Science (MS) in Energy Management program; and an online MS in Energy Legal Studies program. Both are 30-credit, two-year, cohort-based programs in which students progress through required coursework as a group, and both programs require students to attend two campus-based residency sessions. The Energy Management program focuses on accounting, economics, finance, and leadership in the energy sector, while the Energy Legal Studies program focuses on contracts, property law, environmental regulations, and legal research and writing for businesses in the energy sector.

The University of Tulsa offers an online Master of Energy Business program that is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, business, or economics and who have a minimum of two years of business experience, preferably in the energy sector. The 34-credit program is designed to be completed in 24 months by students who enroll part-time.

Among the out-of-state schools in the Oklahoma region that offer online master’s in energy and energy management program are two schools in neighboring states: the University of Denver (DU); and Texas A&M University. DU’s University College offers an online MS in Environmental Policy and Management program with a concentration in Energy and Sustainability. It is a 48-credit, 12-course online program that can be completed in a few as 12 months and that focuses on the renewable and alternative energy industries. Texas A&M has an online MS in Energy program that can be completed in ten months and that focuses on fossil and non-fossil energy resources, sustainable energy practices and technologies, and entrepreneurship, law, and policy in the energy sector.