Welcome to East Central University! Whether you’re still deciding on a major or already
know your path, ECU is here to help you reach your full potential. Our academic colleges
and schools offer a wide range of programs designed to support your goals and prepare
you for success.
Discover your passion. Achieve your purpose. Begin your journey as a Tiger today.
College of Education and Psychology
The College of Education and Psychology prepares students to make a meaningful impact
in schools, communities, and beyond. With programs in Education, Kinesiology, Psychology,
and Human Development, students gain the knowledge and skills needed for diverse and
rewarding careers.
Graduates go on to become educators, coaches, psychologists, counselors and child care specialists or continue their education in graduate and professional programs.
College of Health and Sciences
The College of Health and Sciences fosters discovery, innovation, and service through excellence in teaching, research, and hands-on learning. Students can explore a wide range of programs including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, and Nursing.
ECU also offers several pre-professional tracks such as pre-physical therapy, pre-dental hygiene, pre-engineering, and more—providing a strong foundation for graduate and professional study.
Graduates from the College of Health and Sciences have gone on to successful careers as physicians, engineers, nurses, software developers, mathematicians, cartographers, and conservationists.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is home to a wide range of academic
programs—including the renowned School of Fine Arts—and takes a student-centered approach
to learning, creativity, and research. Through dynamic instruction and hands-on experiences,
students are prepared to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully
with the world around them.
Students can explore traditional disciplines such as Art, Communication, English, History, Music, Political Science, Sociology, and Theater, as well as applied fields like Counseling, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Services to the Deaf, Social Work, and Water Resource Management.
The college also offers a Native American Studies program and a flexible Interdisciplinary Studies option designed to meet the needs of adult learners.
Stonecipher School of Business
The Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead in today’s competitive business world. Areas of study include Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Management, General Business, and Management Information Systems.
Housed in the state-of-the-art Chickasaw Business and Conference Center, the school features modern facilities including computer labs, finance labs, a moot courtroom, and collaborative lounge spaces designed to foster innovation and professional development.
The School of Graduate Studies offers six masters degrees with
16 options, five of which are completely online. Degrees offered include a master's
in Management, Human Resources, Education, School Counseling, Sports Administration,
Criminal Justice, Library Media, Water Resource Policy and Management, and Clinical
Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Pursue your higher degree at
ECU!
Are you interested in nursing? The School of Nursing is housed in the College of Health and Sciences. Currently the School of Nursing is housed in the oldest building on campus, Science Hall, which was built in 1910. We are in the process of building a larger facility, we aim to increase our nursing graduate output by nearly 200%, meeting the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in our region. Recognizing that 84% of our nursing graduates remain in Oklahoma, we understand the profound impact our institution has on the local workforce.
Looking for Fine Arts? The School of Fine Arts is located within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). The School of Fine Arts at East Central University, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, offers degrees in Art + Design : Media + Communication (ADMC) and Performing Arts. Located in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center, students have access to professional-level studios, theaters, labs, and galleries. ADMC programs include a BFA in Studio Art, Art Education, and Graphic Design; a BS in Mass Communication with concentrations in Media Production, Advertising & PR, and Strategic Communication; plus a minor in Game Design and a certificate in Social Media Management. The Performing Arts department offers a BS in Music with options in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Music Industry, and teacher certification.