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OSU-OKC THIS IS MAJOR! 2013-2014 VIEWBOOK
OSU-OKCTHIS IS MAJOR!
2013-2014 VIEWBOOK
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OSU-OKC!It’s an exciting time to be at OSU-OKC! I know you are going to love it here.
At OSU-OKC, our top priority is to provide an outstanding education that will land you a job in the career field of your choice or allow you to transfer on to obtain additional degrees.
Whether you want to work in sustainable energy or enter into
healthcare, we’ll get you where you need to be. Our divisions offer innovative courses taught by experienced instructors. Most of all, we know you’re busy. We offer classes during the day, evenings, on the weekends and online. Why wait?
Our thriving Student Life has an abundance of engaging activities as well as leadership opportunities through our many student organizations.
With fantastic degree programs and an active Student Life, we’re positive you will find your place on our campus. I’m happy you chose the continued tradition of Oklahoma State University, America’s Brightest Orange right here in Oklahoma City.
Welcome to the Cowboy family!
WELCOME TO
Natalie Shirley,OSU-OKC President
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS IT’S AS EASY ASREADY, SET, GO
THIS IS YOUR STUDENT LIFE GET THE DEGREE YOU NEED
WE’RE HERE TO HELP: STUDENT SERVICES FIND US ONLINE TAKE A
CAMPUS TOUR
BROWSE OUR SCHOLARSHIPS
FIND A WAY TO PAY WITH FINANCIAL AID
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AGE: 21
HIGH SCHOOL: Presbyterian High School, Republic of Cameroon, Africa
DEGREE: Enterprise Development
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT: International Student Organization, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Soccer Club
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO MAJOR IN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT? This degree has the emphasis I want! The credits will also apply toward a bachelor degree in energy management at OU, which is my next step.
WHAT’S THE BEST COLLEGE ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? “You need to know where you’re from and who you are to know where you’re going. Education will help you to understand not just who you are, but what you can achieve!”
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE FUTURE STUDENTS? Based on where I’ve come from, I’ve been through a lot. Motivation kept me going. No matter what, stay motivated.
HERBERTFONCHAM
THE STORY BEHIND
APPLY!READY, SET,
APPLYING TO OSU-OKC IS FREE. Applying for admission is the first step to getting started at OSU-OKC. Fill out an application at www.osuokc.edu/enroll or come to campus in person. While you’re here, take a campus tour!
SUBMIT YOUR SCORES. Next, we’ll need your up-to-date transcript and ACT scores. Once we’ve received them, an admissions officer will contact you to get you on track to enroll.
YOU’RE IN! Congratulations! You’re accepted. You can now begin enrolling in classes and choose your schedule. This is also the time to apply for financial aid and scholarships. See pages 7 & 8 for more information on what we offer and tips on how to apply.
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CHOOSE FROM 80+
AND STEP UP TO SUCCESS!
AGRICULTURE
• Horticulture Technology A.A.S.• Options: Horticultural Therapy • Landscape Contracting
Landscape Design • Nursery & Greenhouse Production Retail Floristry • Sustainable Crops Production
• Horticulture Technology A.S.• Options: Pre-Landscape Architecture /Landscape Contracting
• Horticulture Certificate• Retail Floristry Certificate• Turfgrass Management A.A.S.
• Accounting A.A.S.• Applied Technology A.A.S.
• Pre-Aerospace Administration Plan of Study• Business Technologies A.S.• Management A.A.S.
• Options: General Business • Management • Marketing• Health Care Administration A.S. • Restaurant Management A.A.S.
• Options: Baker Assistant • Banquet Caterer
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
• Business Technologies A.A.S.• Options: Office Management
• Computer Information Systems A.A.S.• Options: Accounting • Business Information Systems
Computer Game Programming • Computer Technical Support• Information Technology A.A.S.
• Options: Computer Forensics • Network
COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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• Electrical Power Technology A.A.S.• Options: Metering Technology • Relay Technology
• Power Transmission & Distribution Technology A.A.S.• Renewable/Sustainable Energy A.A.S.• Renewable/Sustainable Energy Certificate• Wind Turbine Technology A.A.S.• Wind Turbine Technology Certificate
ENERGY
• Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling A.A.S.• Crime Victim/Survivor Services A.A.S.• Early Care Education A.A.S.
• Options: Administration • Master Teacher• Certificate of Mastery in Early Care Education Administration• Options: Child Care Center • Family Child Care Home
• Certificate of Mastery in Early Care Education• Options: Infant/Toddler Option
• Public Service A.S.• Options: Legal Case Management Option
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
• American Sign Language A.S.• Sign Language Interpretation A.A.S.• Technical Spanish/Translation and Interpretation A.A.S.• Options: Health Care • Legal
• Graphic Design A.A.S.• Options: Graphic Game Development • Illustration/
Multimedia • Internet/Web Page Design • Writing
COMMUNICATION & GRAPHIC DESIGN
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• Emergency Responder Administration B.T.• Firefighter: Certificate• Municipal Fire Protection A.A.S.• Police Science A.A.S.
• Options: Crime Scene Investigation• Police Science A.S.
PUBLIC SAFETY
• Cardiovascular Ultrasound A.A.S.• Dietetic Technology A.A.S.• Emergency Medical Services-Municipal Fire Protection A.A.S.
• Health Care Administration A.S. • Nurse Science A.A.S.• Radiologic Technology A.A.S.• Veterinary Technology A.A.S.
MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES
• Architectural Technology A.A.S.• Options: CAD-Architecture
• Construction Technology A.A.S.• Options: Building Inspection • Construction Management
Construction Techniques• Electronics Engineering Technology A.A.S.
• Options: Electrical Engineering Technology• General Engineering Technology A.A.S.
• Options: Mechanical Engineering Technology• Surveying Technology A.A.S.
ENGINEERING
• Applied Technology A.A.S.
GENERAL STUDIES
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STUDENT LIFETHIS IS YOUR
COLLEGE IS MORE THAN JUST BOOKS. Getting involved with student groups can enhance your university experience. Events such as Movie on the Hill, Howdy Week and Orange Crush are your chance to meet other students, have fun and help you tap into your school spirit! Plus, you’ll be able to show potential employers your involvement and interests.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT HOWDY WEEKDINING AT THE HUB WELLNESS CENTER
2013 GOVERNOR’S CUP WINNERS
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STUDENT LIFEORANGE CRUSH STUDENT ORIENTATION
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At OSU-OKC, there are scholarship opportunities for everyone! Follow these simple steps to start exploring the possibilities.
1FILL OUT THE FAFSA. Visit FAFSA.gov and fill out the free application for federal student aid. The priority deadline for consideration is May 31.
3ACTIVATE YOUR O-KEY. Visit osuokc.edu/okey to set up your O-Key student email. You must complete this step before you can receive award information. Offers must be accepted or declined.
2GET ADMITTED & ENROLL! You must complete the admissions process and enroll to be awarded federal aid. Meet with your academic advisor to begin enrollment!
START STRONG WITH
FINANCIAL AID
DON’T FORGET OSU-OKC’S
SCHOOL CODE!
KASSANDRASEGURA-MORALES
AGE: 20
HIGH SCHOOL: Northeast Academy for Health Sciences and Engineering.
DEGREE: Technical Spanish/Translation and Interpretation
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT: Phi Theta Kappa as Travel and Fundraiser Officer and the Hispanic Student Association
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO MAJOR IN TECHNICAL SPANISH? When I first came to the United States, I didn’t speak English well enough to communicate. Once I learned the language, I wanted to help the community by working to bring down that language barrier.
ANY FUTURE GOALS? Yes! I plan to continue my education at a four-year university and earn a degree in journalism. I want to anchor the news.
CATCH UP WITH
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OSU-OKC AWARDED MORE THAN
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID DURING THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR!
AT T E N D
BRIGHT FUTURES supplements the Oklahoma’s Promise program and covers the cost of fees and books.
OGE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP welcomes high school students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and an interest in energy-related degree programs at OSU-OKC.
PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated talent and distinguished achievement in the areas of leadership, citizenship, service and communication.
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE PROGRAM (TAP) SCHOLARSHIP covers costs associated with entering into one of these two-year programs: Construction Technology-Construction Techniques, Construction Technology-Construction Management, and Surveying Technology.
VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN SCHOLARSHIP covers up to 18 credit hours per semester. Students must be first-time students and have been designated as their high school’s valedictorian/salutatorian.
OSU-OKCWITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK:
AGE: 19
HIGH SCHOOL: Mount Saint Mary High School
DEGREE: Emergency Medical Services
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT: President’s Leadership Council, Student Government Association, Music Club
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS MAJOR? Since I was a kid, I have been interested in this career and wanted to give a try. Now I love it!
WHAT DOES HAVING A DEGREE FROM OSU-OKC MEAN TO YOU? Finishing a college degree at OSU-OKC is everything because right now is when I am dictating how the rest of life goes. OSU-OKC gives me the first step in my future- wherever that may be.
ANY FUTURE GOALS? Get a job as a paramedic or possibly pursue a firefighting job.
GET TO KNOW
AUSTINSCHUDALLA
OSUOKC.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPSFIND EVEN MORE OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE AT:
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OSU-OKC’s advisement team can help you make educational decisions geared toward earning your degree. Advisors help students get enrolled and prepared for their first semester. Visit us any time; you don’t even need an appointment!
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Have a problem subject? Get FREE tutoring in OSU-OKC’s Student Success & Opportunity Center (SSOC) from experienced professionals. In addition, the SSOC’s Writing Center offers assistance with writing college papers.
FREE TUTORING!
Students Overcoming Academic Roadblocks (SOAR) is a program designed to assist students with special academic needs. SOAR students receive personalized assistance with academic, personal, career, and social needs.
PROJECT SOAR
Need help writing a resume and/or cover letter? Stop by the Career Services Center! We offer interviewing techniques, job information and even a survey to determine what career best suits you.
CAREER SERVICES
• Bookstore• Disability Services• The Hub• Library• Technology Support Center• Testing Center• Veterans’ Services• Wellness Center
OTHER SERVICES:HELP!WE’RE HERE TO
At OSU-OKC we want to see you succeed, which means we’ll be there to help you every step of the way. We offer a variety of services that can assist you in your journey toward earning your degree!
DISCOVER MORE CAMPUS RESOURCES GEARED
TOWARD YOUR SUCCESS. VISIT STUDENT SERVICES AT:
GO2OSUOKC.COM
WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS!
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YOU SHOULD BE
FOLLOWING US!BE THE FIRST TO DISCOVER THE COOLEST NEW STUFF AROUND CAMPUS!
FACEBOOKGO2OSUOKC
TWITTERGO2OSUOKC
INSTAGRAMOSUOKCITY
VINEOSUOKC
ONLINE, IN YOUR TIME!Get the flexibility you want while earning the degree you need! Our eCampus offers a high-quality education that fits your lifestyle. Access your classes and tutors 24/7!
eCAMPUS ALSO OFFERS:Online orientation, online classrooms, access to advisors, technology support, and even an online survey to determine if you’re ready for online classes.
eCAMPUSANY TIME, ANYWHERE, WITH:
OSUOKC.EDU/eCAMPUS
Get connected with up-to-date information on scholarships, important deadlines and campus events. Find OSU-OKC at:
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TAKE A TOUR!WE’RE JUST
MINUTESFROM EVERYWHERE!
PLAZA DISTRICT ....................8 minutes
THE OUTLET SHOPPES .......8 minutes
BRICKTOWN DISTRICT .... 10 minutes
PENN SQUARE MALL ........ 10 minutes
THE PASEO ..............................15 minutes
QUAIL SPRINGS MALL ......15 minutes
EDMOND, OK ........................20 minutes
MOORE, OK............................20 minutes
MUSTANG, OK ......................20 minutes
YUKON, OK............................20 minutes
NORMAN, OK ........................30 minutes
Our campus is located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-40, which makes getting to OSU-OKC easy, no matter where you’re coming from!
OSUOKC.EDU/MAP11
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TAKE A TOUR!
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EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A PART OF THE
OSU-OKC FAMILYWITH A TOUR OF OUR CAMPUS!
Campus tours are unique, exciting and personalized just for you! When you tour the OSU-OKC campus, you can meet students, faculty and staff. You can even enjoy Starbucks in The Hub while you’re here. Want to schedule a campus tour?
EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A PART OF THE
OSU-OKC FAMILYWITH A TOUR OF OUR CAMPUS!
Campus tours are unique, exciting and personalized just for you! When you tour the OSU-OKC campus, you can meet students, faculty and staff. You can even enjoy Starbucks in The Hub while you’re here. Want to schedule a campus tour?
EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A PART OF THE
OSU-OKC FAMILYWITH A TOUR OF OUR CAMPUS!
Campus tours are unique, exciting and personalized just for you! When you tour the OSU-OKC campus, you can meet students, faculty and staff. You can even enjoy Starbucks in The Hub while you’re here. Want to schedule a campus tour?
CALL: 405.945.9150EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL A RECRUITER TODAY!CALL: 405.945.9150
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL A RECRUITER TODAY!
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CAMPUS TOURS & RECRUITMENT
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
405.945.3224
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITYOKLAHOMA CITY
900 N. PORTLAND AVE., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107
405.947.4421 • WWW.OSUOKC.EDU
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