Undergraduate Programs

The following are undergraduate programs offered by East Central University.

Bachelor of General Studies

This program is designed for non-traditional students who completed a substantial amount of undergraduate work but chose not to complete their previous college major.  The BGS program permits students to combine prior college work with a minimum of four core courses (12 hours). 

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Fast Track

This program allows an associate degreed registered nurse to complete the nursing courses for the BSN in one calendar year. Other course work may be required. (Available in McAlester, Ardmore, Durant, Idabel, and Talihina)

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Counseling

The primary objective of this program is to prepare students for beginning human services positions in a variety of government, civic, and private agencies and organizations. (Available in McAlester and Ardmore)

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

The primary objective of the Social Work degree is to prepare students to enter social work practice at the beginning professional level following graduation. (Available in McAlester)

Criminal Justice Program

The primary objective of the Criminal Justice degree is to prepare students for beginning professional jobs in the criminal justice system. Students gain practical experience through completion of an internship or for those seeking CLEET certification, the Collegiate Officer Program. (Available in Ardmore & McAlester)

Psychology

Selected courses in this field are offered at McAlester, Ardmore, and Shawnee.

Contact an advisor for more information.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Human Resources

The Master's Degree in Human Resources is designed to provide the student with the theory, knowledge, and skills necessary for employment in a variety of public and private settings. (Available in Ardmore, McAlester & Shawnee)

• Human Resources (36 hours)

Administration - focuses upon the problem-solving and decision-making responsibilities of modern management.

Human Services - provides the opportunity for development of the necessary skills to become an effective human service provider.

• Counseling (60 hours)

Students completing this program will have the coursework necessary to pursue licensure as a professional counselor.

Master of Education

The Master of Education degree enables teachers to expand their career possibilities and to develop and improve their skills, allowing them to work more effectively with children, parents, and teachers. (Available in Ardmore, McAlester & Shawnee) 

School Counseling - Elementary/Secondary (32 hours)
• School Principal - Elementary/Secondary (32 hours)
• Elementary/Secondary Education (32 hours)
• Secondary Education with Library/Media Specialization (32 hours)
• Special Education (32 hours)

Contact an advisor for course availability.