University of Oklahoma

Overview
The University of Oklahoma is the largest university in the State of Oklahoma, and is considered a major research university. It enrolls nearly 10,000 graduate students, most of whom participate in some sort of research, in addition to its 20,000+ undergraduate students. Departments within the school include the Colleges of Architecture, Arts & Sciences, Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences, Business, Earth and Energy, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, International Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Liberal Studies, and Continuing Education. It also houses a standout Honors College and a noted Military Training Program. The Health Sciences Center is one of the largest in the Midwest.

Student Appeal
As a major state school, the University of Oklahoma features a well-known, well-funded, and highly respected athletic community, and the school attracts many of Oklahoma's best athletes. Furthermore, the school is home to dozens of active student organizations, and students will find that they have many opportunities to become active on their campus. Students who are residents of Oklahoma, as approximately 63% of undergraduate students are, have to pay only in-state tuition, which is among the lowest in the region.

School Facts & Figures

Accreditation: NCACS
Size: Large (>20,000 students)
Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Academic Affiliation: N/A

Career Services: Yes
Course Schedule: Semester
Credit Options: Transfer
Scholarships Offered: Yes
Loans Offered: Stafford, Pell, PLUS, Perkins

Programs Offered:

GEDGED
Those students who wish to pursue a degree from the University of Oklahoma need first to prove that they have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent- the GED. Students who are planning to earn a GED will often enroll in a preparation program, such as the one offered by the University of Oklahoma. This standard program is available online for a relatively low cost, and allows students to gauge their current academic level and determine what they need to study within the five relevant academic areas: reading, writing, math, social studies, and science.
Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
As the University of Oklahoma has one of the largest and best graduate schools in the mid-western United States, the master of social work from this institution is highly respected and graduates are able to go on to whichever careers they are most interested in. Students who are seeking graduate degrees in social work will need to complete a number of academically-based courses, participate in major research and evaluation opportunities, and will learn to consult with other professionals effectively.