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Department of English & Languages
Department of History
Department of Politics, Law & Society
Department of Professional Programs in Human Services
Native American Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Art & Design: Media & Communication
Department of Performing Arts

Department of English & Languages

Majors Offered
English - Bachelor of Arts
English (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts

Minors Offered
English
Humanities

Course Prefixes
2025-2026 English (ENG) Courses
2025-2026 French (FREN) Courses
2025-2026 German (GER) Courses
2025-2026 Humanities (HUM) Courses
2025-2026 Latin (LATIN) Courses
2025-2026 Russian (RUSS) Courses
2025-2026 Spanish (SPAN) Courses

Departmental Information
The Department of English and Languages offers a major in English. It offers minors in English and Humanities, as well as course work in additional languages. Students in the department’s major and minor programs enhance their reading and writing skills important in a variety of careers, absorb the cultural understanding necessary for success in a diverse society, and develop the critical thinking skills which will lead to professional and advanced academic success.

The major in English is appropriate for many professional and cultural objectives. By properly selecting courses, students may prepare for a variety of options:

graduate work in literature, writing, or linguistics;
certification for secondary teaching;
professional work in creative, expository, and technical writing; or
professional study in such areas as law or technical communication.

Because of the comprehensive variety of courses offered, students have opportunity within the major to explore areas of special interest: for example, American, British and World literatures, the English language, or technical and creative writing.

English Program
The Department of English and Languages offers undergraduate majors in English and English Teacher Certification. English majors develop broad cultural awareness and advanced reading and writing skills through study of poetry, drama, fiction, film, and critical theory. Additional study of creative and persuasive writing, and grammar and linguistics prepares students for graduate study in literature, rhetoric and composition, creative or technical writing, linguistics, or for study of law. English Teacher Certification majors take additional courses in methods of teaching English to attain state certification qualifying them to teach English at the middle and high school levels. The department also offers minors in English and Humanities.

Languages
The department offers basic courses in French, Spanish, and Russian. All foreign language studies provide awareness of the culture of the language and insight into the unique world view of different languages.

Humanities
The department offers a minor in the humanities, those branches of learning which deal with what is fundamentally human self-consciousness, language, reason, creativity, human values and aspirations. The department and the college offer a wide range of humanities courses to serve the minor and satisfy university general education requirements. Examples include courses in literature, film, language, history, philosophy, religion, art, music, and theater.

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2025-2026 English - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour general education program.

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing & Logic
ENG 3213 Shakespeare
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches to Literature
ENG 4013 Grammar & Linguistics
ENG 4883 Publication & Portfolio Capstone

Required English Survey Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Four (4) of the following survey courses, including one from each category. Select one additional survey from American, British or World Literature.

American Literature
ENG 2433 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865

British Literature
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800

World Literature
ENG 3913 World Literature to 1700
ENG 3923 World Literature since 1700
HUM 232 Global Literatures

Senior-Level Electives (6 Credit Hours)
ENG 4000-Level
ENG 4000-Level

Any English Electives (6 Credit Hours)
ENG - any course
ENG - any course

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
One 3hr elementary language course
One additional 3hr elementary language course (sequential preferred)
Students should consult with program advisor when selecting courses.

General Electives (32-38 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.

Special Requirements
A minor program of study is not required for this major.

2025-2026 English Check Sheet
2025-2026 English 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 English (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour general education program.

Required Course Courses (18 Credit Hours)
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing & Logic
ENG 3213 Shakespeare
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches to Literature
ENG 4013 Grammar & Linguistics
ENG 4883 Publication & Portfolio Capstone

Required for English Teacher Certification Concentration (6 Credit Hours)
ENG 3733 Teaching Literature in Secondary School
ENG 4723 Teaching of Grammar and Composition in Secondary School

Required English-Teacher Certification Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Four (4) of the following survey courses, including one from each category. Select one additional survey from American, British or World Literature.

American Literature
ENG 2423 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865

British Literature
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800

World Literature
ENG 3913 World Literature to 1700
ENG 3923 World Literature since 1700
HUM 2323 Global Literatures

Senior-Level Electives (3 Credit Hours)
ENG 4000-Level

English Elective (3 Credit Hours)
ENG - any course

Related Work (12 Credit Hours)
One 3hr elementary language course
One additional 3hr elementary language course (sequential preferred)
COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Human Communication
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology

Minor/Professional Education (30 Credit Hours)
Professional Education is used for the minor and no other minor is required for this major.

General Electives (0-8 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.

Special Requirements
The OSRHE computer proficiency graduation requirement will be met through the completion of the courses EDUC 4611 Field Experiences III and EDUC 4632 Education Technology (including equated or substituted courses), both of which are required courses in the professional education sequence.

2025-2026 English (Teacher Cert.) Check Sheet
2025-2026 English (Teacher Cert.) 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Minor in English (18 Credit Hours)

Select 18 hours from the following list:
ENG 2423 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800
ENG 3213 Shakespeare
ENG 3913 World Literature to 1700
ENG 3923 World Literature Since 1700
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches
ENG 4523 Amer Lit (Subject named in title listing)
ENG 4543 British Lit (Subject named in title listing)
ENG 4553 World Lit (Subject named in title listing)
ENG 4813 Special Topics in Literature (Subject named in title listing)
ENG 4013 Grammar and Linguistics
ENG 4823 Special Topics in Language (Subject named in title listing)
ENG 2243 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 3373 Creative Writing: Genre (Subject named in title listing)
ENG 3113 Advanced Writing
ENG 3183 Technical and Professional Writing
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing and Logic
ENG 3343 Composing Theories and Practices
ENG 4643 Internship (Subject named in title listing)
Note: ENG 1113 and ENG 1213 are not included in eligible courses for the minor.
Note: At least six credit hours counted toward the minor must be earned at the 3000-4000 level. Three hrs of 3000-4000 level work must be earned from ECU to complete the minor residency requirement.

2025-2026 Minor in English Check Sheet

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2025-2026 Minor in Humanities (18 Credit Hours)
One of the courses taken to satisfy General Education requirements may apply toward the Humanities minor. Students will need 15 additional hours beyond the General Education requirements to complete the Humanities minor.

Select one of the following (3 Credit Hours):
HUM 2113 General Humanities I; OR
HUM 2123 General Humanities II

Select three courses from the following (9 Credit Hours):
Any general education course from the Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness (CA) category.

AND/OR - select form any of the following

ANTH 2713 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ART 2253 Art History Survey II
ART 4213 History of Art-Contemporary
ART 4983 Seminar in Art (Subject named in title listing)
COMM 3403 Theatre History Survey
COMM 4423 Intercultural Communication
ENG 2423 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches
MCOM 1733 Introduction to Mass Media
THEA 2333 Theatre in Life
Any ENG 4000 course
Any HIST (except HIST 3883)
Any Language (up to 6 hours)

Select any two 4000 level courses from the following subject prefixes (6 Credit Hours):
ART, COMM, ENG, HIST, HUM, or PHIL

Note: Must earn at least three hours of upper division work at ECU to complete the minor residency requirement.

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Department of History

Majors Offered
History - Bachelor of Arts
History (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts

Minors Offered
History
Oklahoma Studies

Course Prefixes
2025-2026 History (HIST) Courses
2025-2026 Social Studies (SOSTU) Courses

Department Information
Success in any career today demands flexibility based in three skill areas: the ability to think critically, the ability to analyze information from a variety of sources and apply that analysis to solving problems, and the ability to communicate that analysis to others. These skills are particularly critical for careers in law, government, business, teaching, medicine, as well as for success in graduate or professional school.

Founded solidly in the tradition of liberal arts, the Department of History at East Central University emphasizes developing these skills. Each History and Native American Studies major may, with the help of faculty, tailor a program to best match individual career and intellectual interests. The department offers degrees in History, and History (Teacher Certification). In addition, the department offers courses in Native American Studies.

History Program
History offers students the richness of past experience to comprehend more lucidly humanity’s progress and setbacks, great accomplishments and tragic failures. Historical study teaches judgment, examines values, and explores issues and events; it uncovers the sources of creativity and stagnation during the entire course of civilization’s evolution. The significance of the past and its meaning for the possibilities of the present and future become a powerful tool of analysis and interpretation. The History program offers a wide range of courses in United States history, European history, and World history. A student may major or minor in history, selecting an area of concentration for either a BA or a BA with teacher certification

History as a major combined with other disciplines, provides excellent preparation for a productive and meaningful personal and professional life. Majors utilize their skills to teach history and related courses in elementary and secondary school. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees in history in order to teach and conduct research at the college level. History majors also continue their education in other graduate and professional programs such as journalism, law, management, and public administration. Graduates also seek careers in business, public service, and informational and research positions.

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2025-2026 History - Bachelor of Science (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)
HIST 1113 Foundations of Western Civilization
HIST 1123 Modern Western Civilization
HIST 2483 U.S. History Survey to 1877
HIST 2493 U.S. History Survey since 1877
HIST 3333 Vistas in World History
HIST 3343 Vistas in U.S. History
HIST 3883 Writing in History

Required History Electives (21 Credit Hours)
Twenty-one (21) hours 3000-4000 level History Courses

Special Requirements
An earned grade of C or higher is required for all History courses to be counted in the History major.

2025-2026 History Check Sheet
2025-2026 History 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 History (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required for Teacher Certification Concentration (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2213 Oklahoma History

Required History Electives (18 Credit Hours)
Select 18 credit hours of 3000-4000 level History courses in consultation with a program advisor.

Related Work (21 Credit Hours)
COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Human Comm
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOSTU 4873 Methods in Secondary Social Studies

Complete requirements in each of the following areas that have not been counted for General Education credit:

1. Economics
Select one of the following:
ECON 2003 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2013 Principles of Microeconomics

2.) Geography
Select one of the following:
GEOG 1113 Elements of Human Geography
GEOG 2513 World Regional Geography

3.) Political Science
Select one of the following:
LSPS 3113 Constitutional Law: Issues of National Power
LSPS 3133 Civil Rights & Liberties
LSPS 3143 First Amendment Law
PS 3413 The U.S. Legislatures
PS 3633 The U.S. Presidency
PS 3723 Oklahoma Politics
PS 3913 International Relations

4.) Anthropology & Culture
ANTH 2713 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Minor/Professional Education (30 Credit Hours)
Professional Education is used as the minor and no other minor is required.
EDUC 2402 Survey of Excep Child
PSYCH 3463 Child & Adolescent Psych
EDUC 2012 Diversity in American Education
EDUC 2613 Foundations of Education Technology
EDUC 2211 Field Experience I
EDPSY 3513 Education Psychology
EDUC 3001 Field Experience II
EDUC 4052 Effective Teaching in Secondary Education
EDUC 4611 Field Experience III
EDUC 4262 Student Teaching Seminar I
EDUC 4282 Student Teaching Seminar II
EDUC 4974 Sup Student Tchng Secondary School
EDUC 4974 Sup Student Tchng Secondary School

General Electives (2 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.

Special Requirements
An earned grade of C or higher is required of all History courses to be counted in the History major.

2025-2026 History (Teacher Cert.) Check Sheet
2025-2026 History (Teacher Cert.) 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Minor in History (18 Credit Hours)

History Electives
Student will select eighteen hours of HIST courses in consultation with an academic advisor.

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses do not count in the minor.
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

2025-2026 Minor in History Check Sheet

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2025-2026 Minor in Oklahoma Studies (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course
HUM 2513 Intro to Oklahoma Cultural Studies

Individual Study Courses
Select one of the following:
ENG 4993 Individual Study in English
HIST 4993 Individual Study in History

Electives
Twelve (12) hours of approved courses in history, English, geography or other areas with significant Oklahoma content. A minimum of 6 of these hours must be in Native American Studies. Courses should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

Special Requirement
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

2025-2026 Minor in Oklahoma Studies Check Sheet

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Department of Politics, Law & Society

Majors Offered
Political Science - Bachelor of Arts
Legal Studies - Bachelor of Science

Minors Offered
Political Science
Legal Studies
Sociology

Course Prefixes
2025-2026 Political Science (PS) Courses
2025-2026 Political Science - Communication (PSCOM) Courses
2025-2026 Legal Studies (LS) Courses
2025-2026 Legal Studies - Political Science (LSPS) Courses
2025-2026 Anthropology (ANTH) Courses
2025-2026 Criminal Justice - Sociology (CJSOC) Courses
2025-2026 Geography - Sociology (GESOC) Courses
2025-2026 Psychology - Sociology (PYSOC) Courses
2025-2026 Sociology (SOC) Courses
2025-2026 Social Studies (SOSTU) Courses

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Department Information
The Political Science and Legal Studies programs offer degrees with very different objectives: the BA in political science and the BS in legal studies. Courses emphasize critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. Classes are typically discussion-based and service learning and simulations are often employed. The legal studies program is much more applied, teaching skills that will be applicable in the law office, such as legal business applications and knowledge of specialty law subjects. Most classes are based on lectures and focused projects. Both programs study the connection between law and politics and both programs are popular avenues to law school. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

The Department of Politics, Law and Society also offers a wide variety of courses and a minor in sociology. Sociology is the scientific study of the social causes and consequences of human behavior. The subject matter of sociology has a broad range. It includes the study of the intimate family, as well as the hostile mob. Crime and its causes are studied, as well as religion and its influences. Divisions of race and social class are included, as well as the sharing of beliefs in a common culture.

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2025-2026 Political Science - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required for Major & General Education (6 Credit Hours)
PS 1113 U.S. Government
PS 2113 Intro to Political Science
This major requires six (6) hours from PS 1113 and PS 2113 be counted toward general education. These courses will also be counted toward the major. Also recommended for general education is MATH 1413.

Required in Major (6 Credit Hours)
PS 3163 Political Science Research Methods
PS 4883 Political Science Capstone

Major Program Electives (24 Credit Hours)
Select 24 credit hours from the following:
LSPS 2153 Introduction to Law
LSPS 4113 International Jew
LSPS 4883 Jurisprudence
LSPS 4981-4 Seminar
PS 2213 U.S. Government Issues & Their Politics
PS 2881-4 Special Studies in Government
LSPS 3113 Constitutional Law
LSPS 3133 Civil Rights & Liberties
LSPS 3143 First Amendment Law
PS 3173 Campaigns & Elections
PS 3183 Women in Politics
PS 3193 Tribal Politics
PS 3413 The U.S. Legislatures
PS 3253 Political Philosophy
PS 3613 U.S. Political Thought
PS 3633 The. U.S. Presidency
PS 3723 Oklahoma Politics
PS 3823 Introduction to Public Management
PS 3913 International Relations
PS 4113 Political Parties
PS 4163 Post Soviet-Block Politics
PS 4353 Study of War
PS 4433 Public Policy Making
PS 4513 Modern Political Thought
PS 4823 U.S. Foreign Policy
PS 4941-6 Internship
PS 4981-6 Seminar in Political Science
PS 4991-4 Individual Study in Political Science

Minor (18-21 Credit Hours)
A minor program of study is required for this major.

General Electives (29-32 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses will not count toward this major.

2025-2026 Political Science Check Sheet
2025-2026 Political Science 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Legal Studies - Bachelor of Science (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required for Major (21 Credit Hours)
LS 3223 Legal Research & Writing I
LS 3233 Legal Research & Writing II
LS 3383 Legal Systems & Applications
LS 3563 Civil Procedure & Litigation
LS 4863 Legal Ethics
LS 4943 Legal Internship; OR
LS 3243 Native American Legal Clinic
LSPS 2153 Introduction to Law

Legal Specialty Courses (12 Credit Hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
LS 4123 Torts
LS 4133 Evidence
LS 4143 Native American Law
LS 4173 Contracts
LS 4183 Real Estate Law
LS 4253 Family Law
LS 4283 Criminal Law
LS 4543 Wills, Estates, Trust & Probate
LS 4653 Administrative Law
LSPS 3143 First Amendment Law
LSPS 3113 Constitutional Law: Issues of National Power
LSPS 3133 Civil Rights & Liberties
LSPS 4113 International Law

Political Science Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Select nine (9) credit hours of political science coursework in consultation with program advisor. Courses selected must be at a more advanced level than PS 1113.

Controlled Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
ACCT 2103 Financial Accounting
ACCT 2203 Managerial Accounting
ACCT 3383 Federal Income Tas Accounting
BIOL 2113 Medical Terminology
BUCOMM 3133 Business Comm & Report Writing
BUSLW 3213 The Legal Environment of Business
BUSLW 3253 Business Law
COMM 3213 Persuasion
CRJS 2233 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJS 4473 Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Process
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing & Logic
HURES 2103 Interviewing Techniques
LS 4143 Native American Law
LS 4981-3 Seminar in Law
LSPS 4883 Jurisprudence
MCOM 3853 Media Ethics & Law
Other PS, LS, LSPS, CRJS or Native American Studies courses not counted above.

General Electives (26 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major.
A minor program of study is not required for this major.

2025-2026 Legal Studies Check Sheet
2025-2026 Legal Studies 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Minor in Political Science (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course
PS 2113 Introduction to Political Science

Electives
Select 15 credit hours of other political science courses (at least 6 hours of 3000-4000 level courses).

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this minor.
Must earn three hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

2025-2026 Minor in Political Science Check Sheet

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2025-2026 Minor in Legal Studies (18 Credit Hours)
The legal studies minor provides students majoring in other degree fields the opportunity to explore law as a discipline at the undergraduate level and study the impact of law on their area of interest. The legal studies minor is not intended to prepare students for paralegal positions. Students who minor in legal studies should not represent themselves as prepared for paralegal employment. The legal studies minor is open to pre-law students and students from any other discipline enrolled at ECU.

Required Courses
LS 3223 Legal Research & Writing I
LS 3563 Civil Procedure & Litigation
LSPS 2153 Introduction to Law

Electives
Select nine (9) hours of Legal Studies courses at the 3000-4000 level.

2025-2026 Minor in Legal Studies Check Sheet

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2025-2026 Minor in Sociology (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2113 Social Problems

Electives
Select twelve (12) hours of other sociology courses in consultation with academic advisor.

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this minor.

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Department of Professional Programs in Human Services

Majors Offered
Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts
Human Services Counseling - Bachelor of Arts
Human Services Rehabilitation - Bachelor of Arts
Social Work - Bachelor of Social Work

Minors Offered for Department Majors
Addictions
Criminal Justice
Human Services Counseling
Social Work

Minors Offered for Non-Department Majors
Addictions
Human Services Counseling
Social Work

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 American Sign Language - Human Resources (ASLHR) Courses
2024-2025 Criminal Justice-Sociology (CRJS) Courses
2024-2025 Human Resources (HURES) Courses
2024-2025 Human Resources - Psychology - Education (H/P/E) Courses
2024-2025 Social Work (SOWK) Courses
2024-2025 Counseling (COUNS) Courses

Departmental Information
The Department of Professional Programs in Human Services offers educational programs that share the common goal of preparing graduates to work with people in a variety of practice settings. The human services field is one of the most rapidly expanding career fields in America today. The Professional Programs in Human Services Department focuses on those careers which require professional preparation for service to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Degree programs include Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. In addition to a general degree program, the Counseling major may select a concentration in rehabilitation. Within the Counseling concentration, students may select a set of courses that prepare them for additions counseling. The Criminal Justice student may choose criminal justice or law enforcement. The Social Work program, through its Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program, offers students opportunities for guaranteed employment in child welfare. The student may create a degree plan which will prepare them for entry-level employment in a variety of settings.

The objectives for the Department of Professional Programs in Human Services are:
1.) To prepare students educationally for positions in counseling, criminal justice, or social work.
2.) To help supply both the regional and local employee pool for human service agencies and organizations.
3.) To provide students with a sound undergraduate base for graduate study.

Criminal Justice Program
The primary objective of the Criminal Justice degree is to prepare students for beginning professional jobs in the criminal justice system. The curriculum provides a core program of basic courses applicable to all criminal justice fields and specialties. Students gain practical experience through completion of an internship or for those seeking CLEET certification, the Collegiate Officer Program.

Human Services Counseling Program
The primary objective of the Human Services Counseling degree is to prepare students for beginning human services positions in a variety of government, civic, and private and not-for-profit community based agencies and organizations. These agencies focus on the needs of people experiencing a variety of issues, physical or mental problems, drug or alcohol abuse, aging related concerns, and job-seeking problems. Client groups to be served range from youth and minorities to those in crisis situations. To prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities, the Human Services Counseling curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed for prevention and problem solving with both individuals and groups.

Concentration in Rehabilitation - The Rehabilitation concentration is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of federal, state, and community rehabilitation agencies, facilities, and organizations that provide services to individuals with disabilities and addictions. Students completing the program have skills in interviewing, case management, planning, intervention, job/career development, and knowledge of the major disability groups, addictions, and disability culture.

Students may opt for the concentration in rehabilitation or may seek additional expertise in the field of addictions with the minor in Addictions. The rehabilitation program is a Registered Program on the Council on Rehabilitation Education’s Undergraduate Program in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies. The program also has various scholarships specific to the rehabilitation program for students. These include assistance through Rehabilitation Services Administration, the Virgil Taylor Scholarship and the Lowell E. Green Scholarship.

Social Work Program
The primary objective of the Social Work education program is to prepare competent and effective generalist social work professionals for entry into direct professional practice positions with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students graduating with a degree in social work (BSW) are prepared for employment in many public and private agencies: health care, including hospitals, home health, and hospice; child welfare; mental health; and income maintenance programs. The Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program provides incentives for social work students pursuing a career in Child Welfare. This program also provides students with an educational foundation for graduate education in social work.

The Social Work Program is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The curriculum prepares its graduates for generalist practice through mastery of nine core competencies as identified in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (2008) by the CSWE. These core competencies are: demonstrate ethical and professional behavior, advance human rights and social, racial, economic and environmental justice, engage anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion in practice, engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice, engage in policy practice, engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, and evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Minors & Electives
In addition to the degree programs, minors are offered in Addictions, Criminal Justice, Human Services Counseling, Interpreting, Juvenile Justice, and Social Work. Through the informed selection of a minor and elective courses, students may gain more in-depth knowledge in selected areas of interest. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor in the choice of a minor and elective courses.

Requirements for Admissions to Professional Program in Human Services
Students selecting a major in Professional Programs in Human Services (Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Criminal Justice) must file an application with their faculty advisors. The application is submitted after the student has successfully completed the appropriate introductory course. (SOWK 2273 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare; or COUNS 2183 - Fundamentals of Counseling; or COUNS 2213 - Introduction to Rehabilitation; or CRJS 2233 - Introduction to Criminal Justice)

The criteria for admission are:
1.) Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.25 on all course work attempted.

2.) Attainment of a “C” or better in Freshman Composition I and II or fulfillment of this requirement by one of the following:

a. Earning a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. A score of 4 or 5 fulfills the ECU requirement for both Freshman Composition I and II;

b. Scoring a 50 or higher on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) with essay option will fulfill the ECU requirement for Freshman Composition I; there is no CLEP to test out of Freshman Composition II.

3.) Attainment of a “C” or better in the introductory course for the major.

4.) Receive a favorable recommendation by the faculty advisor and/or program faculty members. After full consideration, the applicant is (a) unconditionally admitted, (b) conditionally admitted, (c) not admitted, or (d) deferred, pending additional information.

5.) Conditional admission may be granted to a student below minimum requirements for admission if, based on findings by the advisor and/or program faculty, the student may reasonably be expected to meet admission standards within a specified length of time, no later than one semester prior to internship.

A student denied admission has the right to appeal the decision. The procedure for appeal is found in the ECU Student Handbook or may be obtained from the Department Chair.

*Note: Social work majors not formally admitted to the Program are not permitted to be enrolled in social work courses beyond the introductory and field work courses.

Retention Requirements in Majors

Social Work Major

a. Retention in the Social Work Program is dependent upon the student maintaining his or her fully admitted status in the program, which includes grade point average, personal, professional and academic conduct.

b. Students admitted to the Social Work Major on a “conditional” basis must meet full admission requirements in compliance with the plan developed between the student and their major advisor. Non-compliance with the remediation plan developed between the student and their major advisor, or inability to remediate the deficiency within one semester, will result in denial of admission.

c. An ongoing process of evaluation of admission status is carried out by social work faculty. Social work majors MUST earn a minimum grade of “C” in all major required courses with a prefix of SOWK or COUNS. A student whose admitted status is withdrawn may appeal that decision using the university and Social Work Program appeals process as described in the Social Work Program Handbook.

Human Services Counseling and Criminal Justice Majors
Same requirements as university retention policy.

Requirements for Admission to Internship
Social Work majors in a Professional Programs in Human Services Department degree program are expected to submit an Application for Internship that includes a degree check and an unofficial transcript. Criminal Justice and Human Services Counseling students have the option to complete an internship. Due dates will be announced and posted.

The criteria for admission are:

a. The student applying for internship must have a retention grade point average of no less than 2.50.

b. Completion of all required major courses except internship. Social Work majors will take a 2 hour required integrative seminar, but this course is taken concurrently with the internship.

c. Recommendation for internship by the faculty advisor and/or the program faculty.

A student who has been denied admission to the internship has the right to appeal the decision. The procedure for appeal is outlined in the Internship Application for each major.

Internship Options

Option I - Full Semester - Full-Time Internships (12 Credit Hours)
This option requires full-time student enrollment for one semester. The student will be located at the internship site on a full-time basis. Internships are not available for Social Work Majors during the Summer Semester.

Option II - Full Semester - Part-Time Internship (6 Credit Hours)
This option requires the student to enroll in 6 hours for one semester. The student will be located at the internship site on a part-time basis. The student would need to enroll in additional coursework hours to maintain full time status if desired. This is not an option for Social Work majors.

Option III - Work Experience Exemption - Departmental Approval Required
Students having suitable work experience may petition the Department Chair for exemption from internship. Students not participating in an internship will enroll in an equivalent number of credit hours of approved course work in lieu thereof. This is not an option for Social Work majors. Criminal Justice majors, when appropriate to the degree program, may be eligible to receive up to twelve (12) semester hours credit for having completed a law enforcement academy. Credit may be applied only to the 12-hour internship (see Department Chair for additional information).

Option IV - Classes in Lieu of Internship
Students may take 12 hours of upper level course work in lieu of internship. This is not an option for Social Work majors.

Option V - The Collegiate Officer Program (COP
The Collegiate Officer Program (COP) offers the Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Law Enforcement the opportunity to become a certified peace or police officer in the State of Oklahoma. Students from other majors may choose to participate in the COP if they meet all eligibility requirements. The Collegiate Officer Program requires completion of selected criminal justice courses, a first aid course, and an eight (8) week skills portion administered by the Department of Professional Programs in Human Services. Additionally, all COP students must complete a thorough criminal background check and MMPI.

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2025-2026 Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
CRJS 2233 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJS 2253 Adult Correctional Systems
CRJS 2353 Juvenile Justice System
CRJS 3333 Criminal Behavior
CRJS 4293 Police Administration
CRJS 4473 Legal Aspects of the CJ System

Required Electives for Major (24 Credit Hours)
The 24 credit hours should be selected from the following courses:
CRJS 2453 The Police Function^
CRJS 3423 Introduction to Law Enforcement^
CRJS 3643 Criminal Justice Issues
CRJS 4333 Criminal Investigation I^
CRJS 4343 Criminal Investigation II^
CRJS 4623 Interrogation Techniques^
CRJS 4981-4 Seminar in Criminal Justice
SOWK 2083 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
COUNS 2103 Interviewing Techniques
COUNS 3183 Case Management Practice
COUNS 3763 Group Process and Practice
KIN 2273 First Aid^

Internship OR Upper Level Electives (12 Credit Hours)
CRJS 4946 Internship - Criminal Justice
CRJS 4946 Internship - Criminal Justice
OR
CRJS 4946 Internship - COPS^
CRJS 4946 Internship - COPS^
OR
Any upper-level course in the following areas: CRJS, SOWK, COUNS, Technical Writing

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology

Special Requirements
^ Denotes a required course for the Collegiate Officer Program
A minor program of study is not required for this major.

2025-2026 Criminal Justice Check Sheet
2025-2026 Criminal Justice 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Human Services Counseling - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
SOWK 2083 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
COUNS 2103 Interviewing Techniques
COUNS 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
COUNS 3183 Case Management Practice
COUNS 4946 Internship-Human Services Counseling

Required for Counseling Concentration (15 Credit Hours)
COUNS 3203 Vocational Testing & Evaluation
COUNS 3213 Employment & Placement Techniques
COUNS 3763 Group Processes & Practice
COUNS 4443 Counseling Services
COUNS 4453 Intervention Techniques

Required Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Six hours of 2000-4000 level electives in COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOC or PSYCH.
Six hours of 3000-4000 level electives in COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOC or PSYCH, or an additional section of COUNS 4946.

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Intro to Sociology

General Electives (35 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major.
A minor program of study is not required for this major.

2025-2026 Human Services Counseling Check Sheet
2025-2026 Human Services Counseling 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Human Services Counseling (Rehabilitation) - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required for Rehabilitation Concentration (21 Credit Hours)
COUNS 2213 Introduction to Rahab Counseling
COUNS 3083 Med, Soc & Psych Aspects of Disability
COUNS 3203 Vocational Testing & Evaluation
COUNS 3213 Employment & Placement Techniques
COUNS 3763 Group Processes & Practice
COUNS 4443 Counseling Services
COUNS 4453 Intervention Techniques

Required Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Six hours of 3000-4000 level electives in COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOR, or PSYCH or an additional section of COUNS 4946.

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Intro to Sociology

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major.
A minor program of study is not required for this major.

2025-2026 Human Services Counseling (Rehabilitation) Check Sheet
2025-2026 Human Services Counseling (Rehabilitation) 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Social Work - Bachelor of Social Work (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Courses (46 Credit Hours)
SOWK 2083 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
COUNS 2103 Interviewing Techniques
COUNS 3183 Case Management Practice
COUNS 3763 Group Processes & Practice
SOWK 2273 Intro to Social Work & Social Welfare
SOWK 2521 Prof Skills for Soc Work and Soc Welfare
SOWK 3013 Social Work Practice I
SOWK 3613 Social Welfare Policy & Services
SOWK 3833 Research Methods in Social work
SOWK 4423 Human Behavior & Social Environment II
SOWK4494 Social Work Practices II
SOWK 4892 Integrative Seminar in Social Work
SOWK 4946 Internship in Social Work
SOWK 4946 Internship in Social Work

Related Work (10 Credit Hours)
The following courses satisfy general education, and must be completed prior to SOWK 2083.
BIOL 1114 General Biology
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology

General Electives (34 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.

Special Requirements
A minor program of study is not required for this major.

2025-2026 Social Work Check Sheet
2025-2026 Social Work 4-Year Plan

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2025-2026 Minor in Addictions - Department Majors (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
COUNS 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
COUNS 3283 Addictions & Society
COUNS 3383 Introduction to Addictions
COUNS 3763 Group Processes & Practice
COUNS 3813 Family Systems, Codependency & Additions
COUNS 4453 Intervention Techniques

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