| 1 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/05/24 5:20 PM | Oklahoma State University | Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Programming | | Protest Period Expired | 05/24/22 | 07/08/22 |  | | Approved by State Regents | September 27, 2023 | 06/23/23 | 08/02/23 | | | Sent | 05/24/22 |  | 01/08/24 | Unsent | | Chris Francisco | chris.francisco@okstate.edu | Yes | N/A | | | Stillwater, Tulsa | Both Traditional and Online | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fall 2028 | 12 | 2027 | 5 | 2027-2028 | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | |
| 2 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/05/24 5:20 PM | University of Oklahoma | Master of Science in Applied Computing | | Protest Period Expired | 10/11/22 | 12/25/22 | | | Approved by State Regents | September 27, 2023 | 06/23/23 | 08/02/23 | | | Sent | 10/11/22 | | 01/08/24 | Unsent | | Mark Morvant | mmorvant@ou.edu | Yes | N/A | | | Norman | Online only | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fall 2027 | 59 | 2026 | 34 | 2026-2027 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | |
| 3 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/05/24 5:20 PM | University of Oklahoma | Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Experience Design and Technology | 502 | Protest Period Expired | 11/16/22 | 12/31/22 | | | Approved by State Regents | October 19, 2023 | 01/24/23 | 12/31/22 | | | Sent | 11/16/22 | | 01/08/24 | Unsent | | Mark Morvant | mmorvant@ou.edu | Yes | N/A | | | Norman | Traditional Only | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fall 2028 | 12 | 2027 | 3 | 2027-2028 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/05/24 5:20 PM | Western Oklahoma State College | Associate in Applied Science in Applied Animal Science | 078 | Protest Period Expired | 06/07/23 | 07/24/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | October 19, 2023 | 09/01/23 | 09/19/23 | | | Sent | 06/09/23 | | 01/08/24 | Unsent | 09/05/23 | Rachel Beckner | rachel.beckner@wosc.edu | | | | | Altus | Both Traditional and Online | | | | | | 01.0903 | | Fall 2024 | Western Oklahoma State College - Altus | 08/08/23 | | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 60 | A degree in Applied Animal Science will provide students with applicable knowledge and skills needed for animal care, production, and management of domestic livestock and companion animal species. All students will be required to complete an industry practicum and capstone. The Applied Animal Science AAS degree prepares students to enter the workforce upon graduation. Although this degree is not intended for university transfer, all general education and some agriculture courses will count toward a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year institution. Students should consult with an Agriculture advisor before enrolling. | Numerous employment opportunities in this field are available throughout the state of Oklahoma. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of animal care and service workers is projected to grow 29% from 2021 to 2031, which is faster than the average for most occupations (https://www.bls.gov).
Western's Agriculture Department is fortunate to have the support of an Agriculture Advisory Board, which is comprised of area farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals who support the Department via fundraising for academic scholarships and provide advice, expertise, and feedback from an industry perspective to assist with guiding the growth of the Agriculture program.
Western offers online and face-to-face delivery of courses to provide flexibility to allow individuals currently working to complete their degree without having to forego employment. The program will provide high quality and affordable general education as well as rigorous practical occupational learning experiences. | According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 80,900 openings for animal care and service workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of these openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
Western Oklahoma State College offers high quality courses designed to fulfill the lower level requirements before a student transfers to a four-year university and/or prepare students to enter the workforce in a competitive job market. The Western Agriculture program is forward thinking and continues to grow and provide opportunities for students. | There are three AS degrees in Animal Science in Oklahoma (listed below) but there are no AAS degrees in Applied Animal Science; therefore, there is no unnecessary duplication.
EOSC: AS in Agriculture with an option in Animal Science
MSC: AS in Agriculture with an option in Animal Science
RCC: AS in Agriculture with an option in Animal Science | Fall 2029 | 17 | 2028 | 5 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | | No | No | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | No Concerns from Langston University | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | |
| 5 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/09/24 9:47 AM | Murray State College | Associate in Science in Conservation and Wildlife Management | 083 | Protest Period Expired | 12/19/22 | 02/27/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | February 1, 2024 | 12/04/23 | 12/20/23 | | Yes | Sent | 01/13/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 12/04/23 | Becky Henthorn | bhenthorn@mscok.edu | Yes | Yes | Melanie Whitehead | mwhitehead@mscok.edu | Tishomingo | Traditional Only | Murray State College's Conservation and Wildlife Management degree will provide students with an integrated background and critical knowledge of natural resources and conservation topics. The program combines classroom, laboratory, and field study instruction to provide students with a well-rounded preparation for careers in the natural resources and conservation field. | According to the Oklahoma Works Top 100 Critical Occupations li st, there are several career fields that are applicable to students majoring in Conservation and Wildlife Management. These opportunities include farmers, ranchers , and other agricultural managers; water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators; pest control workers; and chemical equipment operators and tenders. Several entities in both the public and private sector also seek to employ students with a Conservation and Wildlife Management educational background. Federal and state government agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Nature Conservancy, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA), and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Commission (ODWC) are constantly advertising employment opportunities for these students. The Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations and the Noble Research Institute are local employers who also have positions available for individuals with a Conservation & Wildlife Management degree. These opportunities offer students career tracks with a competitive pay sca le and benefits. | There is no direct program duplication in the institutions's service area. Students will be able to transfer this degree to continue in related programs at 4-year institutions in the state. Current demand for a Conservation and Wildlife Management degree at Murray State College has increased dramatically over the last two years. Newly formed extra-curricular programs such as the Competitive Bass Fishing team, Rodeo team, and the Shooting Sports team have helped to increase enrollment in our current Agriculture programs by almost 50% over the last two years. Many of these students choose a basic Agriculture major due to the lack of a Conservation and Wildlife Management degree program and associated options. | | | 03.9999 | None | Spring 2024 | Tishomingo | 08/11/22 | Business Administration, Game Ranch Operator, Natural Resources, Law Enforcement | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 60-61 | Murray State College's Conservation and Wildlife Management Degree will provide students with an integrated background and critical knowledge of natural resources and conservation topics. The program combines classroom, laboratory, and field study instruction to provide students with a well-rounded preparation for careers in the natural resources and conservation field. | See Attachment | Murray State College's Conservation and Wildlife Management Degree will provide students with an integrated background and critical knowledge of natural resources and conservation topics. The program combines classroom, laboratory, and field study instruction to provide students with a well-rounded preparation for careers in the natural resources and conservation field. (See Attachment) | There is no direct program duplication in the institutions's service area. Students will be able to transfer this degree to continue in related programs at 4-year institutions in the state. Current demand for a Conservation and Wildlife Management degree at Murray State College has increased dramatically over the last two years. Newly formed extra-curricular programs such as the Competitive Bass Fishing team, Rodeo team, and the Shooting Sports team have helped to increase enrollment in our current Agriculture programs by almost 50% over the last two years. Many of these students choose a basic Agriculture major due to the lack of a Conservation and Wildlife Management degree program and associated options. | Fall 2029 | 25 | 2027 | 7 | 2027-2028 | Traditional Only | Portions of this program will be available via online delivery using the Blackboard Ultra LMS. | Yes | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | February 1, 2024 | | |
| 6 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 02/01/24 3:41 PM | University of Oklahoma | Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 508 | Protest Period Expired | 05/25/23 | 07/14/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | February 1, 2024 | 12/05/23 | 12/20/23 | | | Sent | 05/30/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 12/05/23 | Andre-Denis Wright | andre.wright@ou.edu | No | Yes | Grey Allman | greyallman@ou.edu | Norman, Tulsa | Traditional Only | | | | | Next Available | 51.1099 | None | Fall 2024 | Norman | 11/30/23 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 60 | This new program will be geared to our graduate students who are pursuing a Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) certification in the State of Oklahoma. This 60-hour program allows our graduates to apply for licensure as Licensed Professional Counselors from the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensing after obtaining their degrees | According to the Oklahoma Wage Report 2021, licensed clinicians earned an annual salary between $50,270-$66,350. Oklahoma Works identifies the 100 Critical Occupations. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorders, and Mental Health Counselors were listed in the top 100. In 2021, there were 3,633 clinical jobs receiving an annual salary of $47,507. These jobs are expected to increase to 4,267 by 2030. That is a 17% increase in the need for counseling professionals by the year 2030. | Our objective is to recognize the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as a separate degree from our current Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (459), which we intend to submit for accreditation under the Counsel of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The programmatic CACREP accreditation calls for different requirements from the Oklahoma State Board's licensing requirements, and therefore, calls for a separate degree. | The growing mental and behavioral health needs of Oklahoma are expected to grow rapidly. The need for school-based, home-based, and private counselors will be in high demand, and that need outnumbers the number of degreed professionals. There is a national trend of practitioners leaving the counseling profession due to burn out, billing changes and reimbursement (i.e., bureaucracy), and other reasons, placing even more demand for new qualified practitioners. | Fall 2027 | 55 | 2026 | 15 | 2026-2027 | Traditional Only | | Yes | No | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | February 1, 2024 | | |
| 7 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 02/01/24 3:41 PM | University of Oklahoma | Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 509 | Protest Period Expired | 11/14/23 | 11/30/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | February 1, 2024 | 12/04/23 | 12/19/23 | | | Sent | 11/15/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 12/19/23 | Andre-Denis Wright | andrewright@ou.edu | No | Under Review by CAO | Grey Allman | greyallman@ou.edu | Norman | Online Only | The MS in Entrepreneurship & Innovation is designed to offer deep insights to the challenges and intricacies of starting and scaling a business; develop the skills required to be a successful entrepreneur either in a startup environment or in an existing corporate setting; provide a systematic approach to understanding business models, market dynamics and innovation strategies; and equip students with the tools to assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with innovation and entrepreneurship. | Graduates of the program will develop skills in high-demand areas (as identified in a study by EAB Market Insights regarding online MS programs in Entrepreneurship): Product innovation, finance, new product development, business development and communication. Employer demand for relevant professionals suggests potential employment opportunities in several key labor sectors, including: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Education services; Manufacturing; and Finance/Insurance. | There are currently no graduate programs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the state, while the labor market suggests high need for graduates with relevant skills (such as those listed above) that are developed in this program. The program will also have curricular concentrations that appeal to those interested in or already working in fields of (1) New Venture Development and (2) Corporate Innovation. | | Next Available | 520701 | N/A | Fall 2024 | Norman | 11/30/23 | N/A | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 30 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation is designed to offer deep insights to the challenges and intricacies of starting and scaling a business; develop the skills required to be a successful entrepreneur either in a startup environment or in an existing corporate setting; provide a systematic approach to understanding business models, market dynamics and innovation strategies; and equip students with the tools to assess, manage, and mitigate risks associated with innovation and entrepreneurship. | Graduates of the program will develop skills in high-demand areas (as identified in a study by EAB Market Insights regarding online MS programs in Entrepreneurship): Product innovation, finance, new product development, business development and communication. Employer demand for relevant professionals suggests potential employment opportunities in several key labor sectors, including: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Education services; Manufacturing; and Finance/Insurance. | In today's global economy, entrepreneurship and innovation have become essential drivers of economic growth, national competitiveness and societal progress. They create new opportunities, industries and jobs in fields ranging from energy to health care, and manufacturing to sustainability. As the world grapples with unprecedented challenges, the need for novel ideas and business models has become even more pressing. The MS in Entrepreneurship & Innovation addresses these issues in a hybrid delivery mode that combines an in-residence week of project-focused learning and networking with online delivery of content and interaction. | There are no other programs in the state system that offer an advanced degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. | Fall 2026 | 109 | 2026 | 74 | 2026-2027 | Online only | Canvas is the LMS used across the University. This delivery method will allow students to access posted materials (presentations, reports and videos etc.), submit assignments, receive feedback on graded work, and communicate with each other.
Zoom - Sessions will allow for live discussion with the instructor, small group discussion and one-on-one sessions. Zoom allows recording, so sessions will remain available for students to review ifdesired. Students can also record their own discussions and send the recordings to the instructor for review.
Learning through Zoom will also occur through contact with instructors and peers. Students can schedule 1:1 appointment with instructors, instructors can hold office hours electronically, and students can meet in groups. Zoom has the capacity to facilitate breaking the class into groups for classroom activities, sharing lectures and videos, and student presentations and skill demonstrations.
Online students will have full access to OU Libraries, online assistance, and interlibrary loan services. The students may use the online writing center services by submitting assignment drafts for review, just like any other student. | Yes | Yes | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | February 1, 2024 | | |
| 8 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/05/24 5:20 PM | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Master of Business Administation in Business Administration | 088 | Protest Period Expired | 09/22/23 | 10/06/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | February 1, 2024 | 12/05/23 | 12/20/23 | | | Sent | 09/22/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 12/05/23 | Dr. James Bell | jlbell@nwosu.edu | No | Under Review by CAO | Debbie Skinner | dgskinner@nwosu.edu | Alva | Online Only | Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Master of Business Administration
Option I: Management
Option II: Health Care Administration
Required Core (21 hours)
• ACCT-5xx3 Accounting for Managers
• ECON-5xx3 Managerial Economics
• MGMT-5xx3 Organizational Change
• MGMT-5xx3 Strategic Management and Policy (Capstone)
• MGMT-5xx3 Operations & Supply Chain Management
• GBUS-5xx3 Business Analytics
• MRKT-5xx3 Marketing for Managers
Management Option Required Courses (12 hours)
• FIN-5xx3 Finance for Managers
• MGMT-5xx3 Advanced Human Resource Management
• MGMT-5xx3 International Business Management
• MIS-5xx3 Management of Information Technology
Health Care Administration Option Required Courses (12 hours)
• HCA-5003 Health Care Leadership and Communication
• HCA-5103 Health Care Finance and Economics
• HCA-5203 Health Management Systems
• HCA-5303 Health Care Compliance and Policy
No thesis required. Peregrine comprehensive exam and simulation projects will be utilized. | The Division of Business (DOB) Advisory Council, which includes alumni working in the field and employers of our graduates, has been informed of the MBA program. The members who provided feedback have been optimistic about the program. The advisory council members believe it will be an excellent opportunity for traditional and non-traditional students in our area to complete an MBA to further their career opportunities and provide a needed business workforce.
The Division of Nursing (DON) has spoken to its advisory board members, alumni of the DON programs, and stakeholders of the DON programs to determine a need for an MBA/HCA program in our area. Many nurses in this area serve as administrators of a hospital unit/floor or as facility administrators and have relayed the need for a graduate degree with this focus. The DON has received several questions each semester from area employers that inquire about an MBA/HCA program at NWOSU. This MBA/HCA program will help our healthcare workers to ensure their institutions and facilities thrive in the everchanging world of healthcare and healthcare delivery.
Northwest Oklahoma has a growing need for nurses educated in all areas of health care delivery and administration. The HCA option will help nurses who have completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to obtain more business administration knowledge and serve their institutions and facilities to the fullest extent.
DOB and DON faculty, staff, and several students and alumni are all in support of having an MBA program at NWOSU as no school in northwest Oklahoma offers the degree. | The Division of Business (DOB) has surveyed current students and recent graduates from the spring and fall semesters to determine if there is student demand for the MBA program. Of the students surveyed, 38 stated they would be interested in completing an MBA program if one were offered at NWOSU. Thirty-four surveyed students are classified as juniors, seniors, or recent graduates.
Demand is also demonstrated by eight requests received by the DOB chair for recommendation letters from students applying to graduate programs over the last two years. The DOB chair has supplied many students with school website links and helpful information to determine where they could complete an MBA at other schools. Additionally, many of our accounting students complete courses beyond the bachelor's degree at NWOSU to obtain the 150 required hours to sit for the CPA exam. Offering a master's degree would allow students to acquire a second degree while meeting OSCPA requirements for the test. A graduate degree would also benefit those student-athletes with remaining eligibility who prefer to pursue an advanced business degree rather than a second bachelor's degree.
The option of having an online MBA with a Health Care Option (HCA) option at NWOSU will help to meet the need of nurses who wish to continue their education in business administration or step into a role that will require this knowledge and expertise. | | 088 | 52.0201 | will seek ACBSP | Fall 2024 | Alva | 11/10/23 | Management; Health Care Administration | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 33 | NWOSU strives to continually explore new degree offerings. The MBA program was determined to be an ideal addition to the university, which will provide more opportunities for NWOSU students to pursue advanced degrees to further their careers. The mission statements for the Division of Business, Nursing, and NWOSU were reviewed when designing the program goals. The goals of the program clearly align with the mission statements for the university and divisions. The goals focus on collaboration, leadership, ethics, professionalism, diversity, and critical thinking. | The Division of Business (DOB) Advisory Council, which includes alumni working in the field and employers of our graduates, has been informed of the MBA program. The members who provided feedback have been optimistic about the program. The advisory council members believe it will be an excellent opportunity for traditional and non-traditional students in our area to complete an MBA to further their career opportunities and provide a needed business workforce.
The Division of Nursing (DON) has spoken to its advisory board members, alumni of the DON programs, and stakeholders of the DON programs to determine a need for an MBA/HCA program in our area. Many nurses in this area serve as administrators of a hospital unit/floor or as facility administrators and have relayed the need for a graduate degree with this focus. The DON has received several questions each semester from area employers that inquire about an MBA/HCA program at NWOSU. This MBA/HCA program will help our healthcare workers to ensure their institutions and facilities thrive in the everchanging world of healthcare and healthcare delivery.
Northwest Oklahoma has a growing need for nurses educated in all areas of health care delivery and administration. The HCA option will help nurses who have completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to obtain more business administration knowledge and serve their institutions and facilities to the fullest extent.
DOB and DON faculty, staff, and several students and alumni are all in support of having an MBA program at NWOSU as no school in northwest Oklahoma offers the degree. | The Division of Business (DOB) has surveyed current students and recent graduates from the spring and fall semesters to determine if there is student demand for the MBA program. Of the students surveyed, 38 stated they would be interested in completing an MBA program if one were offered at NWOSU. Thirty-four surveyed students are classified as juniors, seniors, or recent graduates.
Demand is also demonstrated by eight requests received by the DOB chair for recommendation letters from students applying to graduate programs over the last two years. The DOB chair has supplied many students with school website links and helpful information to determine where they could complete an MBA at other schools. Additionally, many of our accounting students complete courses beyond the bachelor's degree at NWOSU to obtain the 150 required hours to sit for the CPA exam. Offering a master's degree would allow students to acquire a second degree while meeting OSCPA requirements for the test. A graduate degree would also benefit those student-athletes with remaining eligibility who prefer to pursue an advanced business degree rather than a second bachelor's degree.
The option of having an online MBA with a Health Care Option (HCA) option at NWOSU will help to meet the need of nurses who wish to continue their education in business administration or step into a role that will require this knowledge and expertise. | To ensure no unnecessary duplication occurred, the division chair extensively researched all MBA programs in the state of Oklahoma. The program was designed to uniquely serve the student population at NWOSU in Northwest Oklahoma. No other schools in the northwest portion of the state currently offer an MBA program. Courses have been internally reviewed at multiple levels at NWOSU and the RUSO schools approved the chosen courses, citing no major duplication issues. | Fall 2029 | 20 | 2028 | 15 | 2028-2029 | Online only | Online via Blackboard and utilizing Zoom | No | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | February 1, 2024 | | |
| 9 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 02/01/24 3:41 PM | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology | 108 | Protest Period Expired | 11/14/23 | 11/28/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | February 1, 2024 | 12/15/23 | 01/02/24 | | | Sent | 11/14/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 12/18/23 | Dr. Joel Kendall | joel.kendall@swosu.edu | No | Yes | Tamera Kisinger | tamera.kisinger@swosu.edu | Weatherford | Both Traditional and Online | Southwestern Oklahoma State University currently offers five Associate of Applied Science degrees at the Weatherford Campus. The proposed Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology would be offered through contractual agreement with Great Plains Regional Medical Center to give students the opportunity to earn a degree while pursuing their professional goals of Surgical Technology certification. The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARCSTSA) is recommending an elevation to the current certification to include an Associate level degree track. Program objectives will be compliant with the accreditation standards. Individual learning objectives of the program will be defined when the program director is in place and the accreditation process begins.
The curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology degree plan was formulated to meet the completion objectives necessary for students to be prepared to take the certification exam. The curriculum allows students to complete the degree as well as meet all accreditation requirements set forth by the ARCSTSA.
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as Surgical Technologists. The program will have a competitive admission process consisting of the following requirements: 2.0 GPA, written application, completion of all prerequisite coursework in year one. Students must also pass a background check and drug screen in order to be placed in clinical courses. Upon satisfactory completion of the Surgical Technology program, graduates will receive the Associate in Applied Science Degree and are eligible to sit for certification. Students must complete the program with a minimum 2.0 GPA. This program will seek accreditation by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) via The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC/STSA). | According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Industry and Occupational Employment Projections for 202
(https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/labor-market/employment-projections.html), there are approximately 30 openings a year for Surgical Technologists in Oklahoma with approximately 60 Technologists leaving the field annually creating a deficit amongst hospitals and surgery centers.
Currently, there are 130 students enrolled in Health Science that have not made any application or concrete decision on which health program path they would like to pursue. This would give an additional option. Students ask advisors in Allied Health where they can go for Surgical Technology on a regular basis. There are no Surgical Technology programs west of Yukon, Ok. This option would also fit other majors looking for a career to help them with the cost of a higher degree. | This program will be offered through a contractual agreement between Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City, Oklahoma. Our hospital partner is very excited about this opportunity and the opportunity for western Oklahoma to fill very needed Surgical Technology jobs in Western Oklahoma.
The benefit of offering this program will be to meet the needs of our industry partner and to draw students to SWOSU in order to achieve the degree needed to reach employment and then retain them in the BAS in Health Science to finish their bachelor degree while working in their chosen field. | | | 51.0909 | We will seek accreditation through ARC/ST SA | Fall 2024 | Weatherford and Elk City | 11/10/23 | | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 66 | The proposed Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology would be offered through contractual agreement with the Great Plains Regional Medical Center to give students the opportunity to earn a degree while pursuing their professional goals of Surgical Technoloy certification. | According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Industry and Occupational Employment Projections for 202
(https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/labor-market/employment-projections.html), there are approximately 30 openings a year for Surgical Technologists in Oklahoma with approximately 60 Technologists leaving the field annually creating a deficit amongst hospitals and surgery centers. Currently, there are 130 students enrolled in Health Science that have not made any application or concrete decision on which health program path they would like to pursue. This would give an additional option. Students ask advisors in Allied Health where they can go for Surgical Technology on a regular basis. There are no Surgical Technology programs west of Yukon, Ok. This option would also fit other majors looking for a career to help them with the cost of a higher degree. | Southwestern Oklahoma State University currently offers five Associate of Applied Science degrees at the Weatherford Campus. The proposed Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology would be offered through contractual agreement with Great Plains Regional Medical Center to give students the opportunity to earn a degree while pursuing their professional goals of Surgical Technology certification. The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARCSTSA) is recommending an elevation to the current certification to include an Associate level degree track. Program objectives will be compliant with the accreditation standards. Individual learning objectives of the program will be defined when the program director is in place and the accreditation process begins. | Currently, the only AAS in Surgical Technology programs are offered east of Yukon, Oklahoma. This will be the first of it's kind | Fall 2024 | 25 | 2026 | 5 | 2026-2027 | Both Traditional and Online | Due to the nature of the program, only certain didactic components will be taught online. Canvas will be the learning management system used to support the traditional and online classes for the AAS in Surgical Technology program. Thus far the course management system has worked well with anticipated course structure, requirements, and evaluation. | Yes | No | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | February 1, 2024 | | |
| 10 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/05/24 5:20 PM | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Master of Science in Community Health | 124 | Protest Period Expired | 11/15/23 | 11/30/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | February 1, 2024 | 12/08/23 | 12/26/23 | | | Sent | 11/15/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 12/11/23 | Teresa Golden | tgolden@se.edu | No | Yes | Terri Rogers | trogers@se.edu | Durant | Online Only | The mission of the Masters of Community Health is to identify, explore, and address public health issues at the community level. Our goal is to accomplish this through excellent teaching and learning which prepares students to be lifelong learners, developing skills and habits that promote values for career preparation in community health. Through this focus, leaners will be enables to address the complex health issues that are ever evolving in our communities. | Graduates in public/community health are engaged in a broad scope of activities, including research, education, program development, program management, medical care, and charitable aid. Roles can range from leadership positions to frontline caregivers. Professionals seeking careers in community health might work in medical, educational, government, corporate, or nonprofit settings. Community Health Sciences graduates work in:
* Governmental public health agencies at the local, state, and national levels
* Nonprofit organizations
* Domestic and international voluntary organizations
* Health maintenance organizations
* Corporate wellness programs
* Foundations
* Schools
* Other health and human services organizations
* The private sector
* Academia
According to the US bureau of labor, the national demand for public health and community health workers will increase 14-21% by 2030. Approximate projected growth for public health workers of 14.5% by 2023. According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC), community health workers will increase by 2.97% from 2021-2023. The OESC estimated that the need for community health workers will increase in Oklahoma by 15.5% by 2030. This is a critical need for the state. | Occupations in health care continue to grow and student scholars are demanding areas of study that will ensure their successes academically and to provide them with a sound financial foundation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, "master's degrees are common and sometimes preferred by employers" for the students who are needed to respond to the approximate projected 16,000 community health job openings each year, with an expected growth rate of 21% over the next decade (BLS, 2022). Regionally, in the last 12 months, 119,219 public health job openings were posted with the total number of institutions reporting conferrals increasing by 13%. Additionally, the average number of institutions with "Distance Programs' (online) offered increased 38% and the number for conferrals has increased by 39% from 2016-2020 (LightcastTM - economincmodeling.com, 2022). | | | 512208 | | May 2024 | Durant | 11/10/23 | | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 33 | The mission of the Masters of Community Health is to identify, explore, and address public health issues at the community level. Our goal is to accomplish this through excellent teaching and learning, which prepares students to be lifelong learners, developing skills an habits that promote vales for career preparation in community health. Through this focus, leaners will be enabled to address the complex health issues that are ever evolving in our communities. | Community Health Sciences graduates work in:
*Governmental public health agencies at the local, state, and national levels
* Nonprofit organizations
*Domestic and international voluntary organizations
*Health maintenance organizations
*Corporate wellness programs
*Foundations
*Schools
*Other health and human services organizations
*The private sector
*Academia
According to the US bureau of labor estimates that the national demand for public health and community health workers will increase 14-21% by 2030. Approximate projected 16,000 community health job openings each year. Regionally, it is anticipated to see a projected growth for public health workers of 14.5% by 2023. According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC), community health workers were projected to increase by 2.97% from 2021-2023. The OESC estimated that the need for community health workers will increase in Oklahoma by 15.5% by 2030. This is a critical need for the state. | Graduates in public/community health are engaged in a broad scope of activities, including research, education, program development, program management, medical care, and charitable aid. Roles can range from leadership positions to frontline caregivers. Professionals seeking careers in community health might work in medical, educational, government, corporate, or nonprofit settings. | | Fall 2024 | 17 | 2028 | 5 | 2028-2029 | Online only | | No | No | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | February 1, 2024 | | |
| 11 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/05/24 5:20 PM | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Master of Science in Health Science | 125 | Protest Period Expired | 11/15/23 | 11/30/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | February 1, 2024 | 12/15/23 | 12/30/23 | | | Sent | 11/15/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 12/15/23 | Teresa Golden | tgolden@se.edu | No | Yes | Terri Rogers | trogers@se.edu | Durant | Online Only | The mission of the Master of Science in Health Science is to analyze healthcare operations through a variety of settings. Our goal is to provide an entry point for individuals desiring to enter the health care field who have obtained degrees in other areas of study. This course of study will prepare students to be successful, lifelong learners by developing skills and habits that promote values in the ever changing, dynamic health care environment. This mission is congruent with Southeastern Oklahoma State University's institutional mission of "Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning." | Occupations related to Health Services/Allied Health/Health Science are expected to grow 21.7% from 2023-2033 in the region, compared to 20.6% nationally. Top posed job titles include the following: Director of Nursing, Clinical Supervisor, Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Director, Clinical Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Surgical Services, Community Support Specialist, Director of Case Management, and Director of Behavioral Health (Lightcast, 2023).
* Governmental public health agencies at the local, state, and national levels
* Nonprofit organizations
* Domestic and international voluntary organizations
* Health maintenance organizations
* Corporate wellness programs
* Foundations
* Schools
* Other health and human services organizations
* The private sector
* Academia | Occupations in health care continue to rise and student scholars are demanding areas of study that will ensure their successes academically and to provide them with a sound financial foundation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare professions are projected to grow 16% between 2020-2030, "an increased need for 2.6 million new healthcare jobs." Additionally, "master's degrees are common and sometimes preferred by employers" for the students who are needed to respond to the approximate "56,000 openings for medical and health service managers that are projected each year, on average, over the decade." Regionally, the number of total conferrals in the MS of Health Science has increased 89% from 2017-2021 (Lightcast, 2023). | | | 510000 | | May 2024 | Durant | 11/10/23 | | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 33 | | Occupations related to Health Services/Allied Health/Health Science are expected to grow 21.7% from 2023-2033 in the region, compared to 20.6% nationally. Top posted job titles include the following: Director of Nursing, Clinical Supervisor, Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Director, Clinical Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Surgical Services, Community Support Specialist, Director of Case Management, and Director of Behavioral Health (Lightcast, 2023).
*Governmental public health agencies at the local, state, and national levels
*Nonprofit orgnaizations
*Domestic and international voluntary organizations
*Health maintenance organizations
*Corporate wellness rograms
*Foundations
*Schools
*Other health and human services organizations
*The private sector
*Academia | Occupations in health care continue to rise and student scholars are demanding areas of study that will ensure their successes academically and to provide them with sound financial foundation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare professions are projected to grow 16% between 2020-2030, "an increased need for 2.6 million new healthcare jobs." Additionally, "master's degrees are common and sometimes preferred by employers" for the students who are needed to respond to the approximate "56,000 openings for medical and health services manager that are projected each year, on average, over the decade." Regionally, the number of total conferrals in the MS of Health Science has increased 89% from 2017-2021 (Lightcast, 2023). | | Fall 2028 | 8 | 2027 | 5 | 2027-2028 | Online only | Online | No | No | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/15/23 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | February 1, 2024 | | |
| 12 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 03/14/24 3:52 PM | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Associate in Science in Kinesiology | 109 | Protest Period Expired | 11/01/22 | 12/24/22 | | | Approved by State Regents | March 14, 2024 | 11/07/23 | 01/19/24 | | | Sent | 11/09/22 | | 01/04/24 | Sent | 01/04/24 | Joel Kendall | joel.kendall@swosu.edu | Yes | N/A | | | Weatherford | Traditional Only | | | | | | 31.0501 | None | Fall 2024 | Weatherford Campus | 01/26/24 | | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 60 | The purpose behind the proposed Associate of Science in Kinesiology degree plan is to provide a mechanism for students to obtain a degree for hours spent in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness curricula. Many students need the opportunity to achieve an associate degree before transferring to the school of choice for professional programs. The Kinesiology department at SWOSU currently advises students seeking degrees in several professional bachelor degree programs at other entities. The Associate of Science in Kinesiology would allow students to get all their prerequisite coursework with the added benefit of a degree from SWOSU. | According to Oklahomaworks.gov/Oklahoma-workforce-data, the following statistics support the need for this degree based on the 28% increase in need just in education and sport coach preparation in Oklahoma:
2021 jobs 2030 expectations increase job title
16,047 16,759 4% Secondary School Teachers
2290 2725 19% Coaches and Scouts
884 929 5% Health Education
According to the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, there were over 1000 vacant teaching positions in the State of Oklahoma during 2022-2023, The need to identify, and move students into teacher education programs is paramount. The Associate of Science degree Kinesiology allows us to help identify those students early and help keep them on track to graduate. | There is a growing demand among high school students to maximize the amount of dual-credit and general education courses completed before pursuing a four-year degree at SWOSU. This degree would (1) provide a solid pathway for those students to pursue courses they could then use to apply to a specific program in Kinesiology( Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, or Sports Management) at SWOSU, (2) allow the Kinesiology Department an avenue to better serve its future teacher candidate students on campus by providing a degree for them to pursue while working toward admission to the School of Education, and (3) Students would benefit from a degree in their concentration area which could lead to admissions to other professional programs which do not require a four-year degree | There is no Associate Degree in Kinesiology offered in regional universities in Oklahoma | Fall 2024 | 40 | 2028 | 25 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | instruction will be available for in person and online format. Depending on selection of electives some courses may only be online or only be in person. | No | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | March 14, 2024 | | 109 |
| 13 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/26/24 9:17 AM | East Central University | Educational Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S.) | 062 | Protest Period Expired | 09/27/23 | 10/12/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/28/24 | 03/14/24 | | | Sent | 09/28/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 02/28/24 | Jeffrey Gibson, Ph.D. | jgibson@ecok.edu | No | | Haley Vickers, Ed.D. | hvickers@ecok.edu | Ada | Both Traditional and Online | School psychology is a vital component to the public-school system as they are responsible for evaluating students for special education eligibility outlined by federal and state guidelines and standards. Additionally, they provide intervention services for students struggling academically, socially, and behaviorally. In addition, school psychologists provide consultation and training for educators thus meeting many student needs.
This program consists of 63 hours of graduate-level coursework to prepare individuals to become school psychologists. Coursework will include specific training as outlined by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), which also meets the standards of Oklahoma. The institution will be able to seek accreditation from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) if the Educational Specialist in School Psychology degree is approved.
According to the NASP (2020), “Graduate education of school psychologists occurs at the specialist-level or doctoral-level programs of study in school psychology, as defined in these standards” (p. 15). With NASP accreditation, students will be able to seek national certification (NSCP) and state certification as a school psychologist. Students will be eligible to transfer up to 33 hours from a master’s program in School Psychometry. | The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends a student ratio of 1:500 in a school system for the school psychologist. According to NASP(January 2023), Oklahoma’s ratio was greater than 1 school psychologist for every 2,000 students. Data collected by the Oklahoma School Psychology Association indicate that the school psychologist to student ratios in Oklahoma is 1: 5,251. Oklahoma local education agencies have multiple openings across the state for school psychologists, which go unfilled through the school year. A crude Internet search for school psychologist positions on June 28, 2023, revealed over 100 open positions throughout the state of Oklahoma. According to the Bureau of Labor, the demand for school psychologists is anticipated to increase by 6% in 2031. | School psychology is a critical part of the public school system. School psychologists holding a National Certified School Psychologist (NSCP) credential are more sought after than school psychologists who do not hold the credential (NASP, 2020). Those with the NSCP command higher pay in the form of stipends awarded through local education agencies. Students graduating from East Central University’s Educational Specialist in School Psychology will be well situated to obtain immediate employment as a school psychologist after passing the appropriate certification exams. With over 100 open positions, there is a great need to produce more qualified school psychologists.
There are currently a few other school psychology programs in Oklahoma, but none of these programs service our area. The doctoral level program at Oklahoma State University can only train a few candidates a year, thus creating the need for the ECU Educational Specialist in School Psychology. Additionally, there are only two other programs in our state that prepare school psychologists; however, they do not service the ECU area. The other programs are either blended or on-the-ground programs which is a hardship and barrier to students in our service area. The need in our area is great, and with the demand for school psychologists increasing by 6% (Bureau of Labor), there is an unmet need to prepare NSCP credential school psychologists. | | | 42.2805 | Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) & CAEP | Fall 2024 | Ada, OK | 01/26/24 | | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 63 | The Ed.S. program in School Psychology at ECU will allow students to receive extensive training which will be eligible for the qualification of a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). The focus of the program will be equipping professionals by training them in the areas of assessment, consultation, special education law, and academic/behavioral intervention. | The National Association of School Psychology recommendation regarding School Psychologist to student ratio is 1:500. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, as of January 2023, Oklahoma's ratio was greater than 1 school psychologist for every 2,000 students. Data collected by the Oklahoma School Psychology Association indicate that the school psychologist to student ratio in Oklahoma is 1:5,251. Oklahoma local education agencies have multiple openings across the state for school psychologists which go unfilled throughout the school year. A crude internet search for school psychologist positions on June 28, 2023, revealed over 100 open psychology positions throughout the state of Oklahoma with the demand only being expected to rise. Additionally, according to the Bureau of Labor, the demand for School Psychologists is anticipated to increase by 6% by the year 2031 (https://www.bls.gov). | This 63-hour program will allow students to be extremely marketable for employment in the schools as a school psychologist anywhere in the US as well as allowing for potential pay increases based on national certification status. Eighteen students are currently enrolled in the School Psychology Program (cert + MSPS) at ECU. However, there are 19 students enrolled in the School Psychometry Program (cert + M.Ed.) at ECU, which serves as an entry point for those wishing to obtain their degree in school psychology. However, students at ECU who have obtained their master's degree in school psychometry face barriers in obtaining an additional master's degree in school psychology due to the current structure of ECU's School Psychology Program. At ECU, once students obtain their master's degree in School Psychometry, they cannot obtain financial aid to complete their School Psychology degree since the current program is structured as an additional master's degree. Changing the School Psychology degree structure to a specialist degree will open the route to School Psychology to all those currently holding a master's degree in School Psychometry who wish to proceed but are bound by lack of financial support. Thus, the potential enrollment in the program expands to potentially encompass those completing School Psychometry master's degree (https://www.bls.gov). | Currently, there are 3 other EdS programs in school psychology in OK. All those programs include an on-site component, which means that the need for school psychologists in our area is unmet. This program will help to meet the need of our region, not to mention the vast shortage in this field. | Fall 2024 | 15 | 2028 | 5 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | Due to the nature of this type of program, some courses fit a face-to-face model more appropriately due to content outcomes. 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| 14 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/26/24 9:17 AM | East Central University | Doctorate of Education in Rural Education (Ed.D.) | 063 | Protest Period Expired | 09/27/23 | 10/12/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/28/24 | 03/14/24 | | | Sent | 09/28/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 02/28/24 | Jeffrey Gibson, Ph.D. | jgibson@ecok.edu | No | Yes | Haley Vickers, Ed.D. | hvickers@ecok.edu | Ada | Online Only | The ECU Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Rural Education will support and advance rural education in Oklahoma and, possibly, the region. Although a majority of public school districts in Oklahoma identify as rural, meaning they integrate their student instruction and services with rural education’s exceptional circumstances and challenges, little higher education preparation exists in either Oklahoma or other states for rural educators and educational leaders. Currently, only three universities across the United States grant doctoral degrees in rural education leadership--none of which are located in Oklahoma. The need for more higher education learning in rural education also aligns with recent data supporting the growth in doctoral-level educational leadership and administration graduates. Increases in the number of these graduates correspond with more research related to educational leadership and administration. However, little addresses rural education with its exceptional circumstances and challenges. This has resulted in less advancement in the collective knowledge base about rural education. Additional doctoral programs geared toward rural education could alter this trend and improve understanding about rural education through sound research. These factors collectively result in a need for a doctoral degree in rural education in Oklahoma.
The term rural includes varied definitions. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (2020), rural includes whatever is not defined as urban. The U.S. Census Bureau (2021) states rural is defined as not urban in relation to population, housing, and geographic area. Geographically, 97% of the United States is defined as rural (NCES, 2020). In addition, according to NCES (2020), at least 30,000 rural schools in the United States employ at least 916,000 personnel. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2020), 52% of the schools in Oklahoma are defined as rural. In 2020, Oklahoma had 205,945 students in rural schools, comprising about 264 school districts (OSDE, 2020).
According to the OSDE (2020), educators in rural areas must consider many special circumstances and the challenges affecting our rural students. Two of the largest challenges include educational and financial barriers (Barbera et al. 2020; Jones et al. 2020; OSDE 2020). In addition, leaders in OK rural schools should know how to address the unique issues in rural communities, such as “varying access to healthcare, food security, Internet connectivity, access to advanced coursework, and high-quality educational resources” (OSDE, 2020, para. 2).
This program is specifically designed to address and study rural education's unique circumstances and challenges. Specific coursework in the program will help education leaders understand and successfully navigate the special aspects of leadership in rural education. The program also includes coursework in advocacy, strategic planning, curriculum planning, etc., for rural education. The capstone aspect of the program is designed specifically to enhance rural education through a collaboration to address specific and unique needs of the school in development and completion of the capstone to address a specific need of the school system. Thus, the program consists of 60 hours of graduate-level coursework. Of the 60 hours, 12 hours will include the dissertation/capstone project coursework. Students will be eligible to transfer up to 30 hours of coursework from their M. Ed. Programs based on graduate school policy and review of the dean and director. | According to Lightcast (2022), 2,200 job postings nationally relate to a doctorate in rural education. Post-secondary teachers and administrators make up the largest growth market for this area, but education administrators (K-12) and educators (K-12) are close behind in the top 5 (BLS, 2022; Lightcast, 2022). According to Lightcast (2022), the primary skill related to this area is curriculum development and instructional design, which are integrated into this program. | Doctoral-level educational leadership and administration graduates have grown by 6% over the last 5-year average, and education administration has grown by 13% over the last 5-year average (IPEDS, 2022). In addition, specializations in this doctoral program are in the top 5 fastest growing areas nationally (IPEDS, 2022).
Even with the growth indicated, very few doctoral programs focus on rural education. There are currently only three. According to the Rural Schools Collaborative (2018), the University of West Alabama was the first doctoral program focusing on rural education launched in 2013. Since the University of West Alabama created its program, there have been only two other institutions in the United States to launch doctoral programs with a focus on rural education: West Texas A&M and Southern Arkansas University (RSC, 2018).
Research in rural education is also an unmet need. Research articles published on rural educational issues are few and highly needed compared to other research in education (Arnold et al., 2005). In addition, support for publishing articles related to rural educational research is lacking (Thornton & Mihelic, 2022). The concern about the lack of research and support led to the Chronicle of Rural Education (CoRE) (Thornton & Mihelic, 2022). CoRE is an open-accessed peer-review journal hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Open Journal Website, with East Central University faculty serving as the editorial and production staff. This program directly connects to addressing the lack of research regarding rural education through dissertations/capstone projects. Program participants will be encouraged to submit research for publication in CoRE. | | | 130499 | | Spring 2025 | Ada, OK | 01/26/24 | | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 60 | This program is specifically designed to address and study rural education's unique circumstances and challenges. Specific coursework in the program will help education leaders understand and successfully navigate the special aspects of leadership in rural education. | According to Lightcast (2022), 2,200 job postings nationally related to a doctorate in rural education. Post-secondary teachers and administrators make up the largest growth market for this area, but education administrators (K-12) and educators (K-12) are close behind in the top 5 (BLS, 2022; Lightcast, 2022). According to Lightcast (2022), the number one skill related to this area is curriculum development and instructional design, which are integrated into this program. | The term rural includes varied definitions. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (2020), rural includes whatever is not defined as urban. The US Census Bureau (2021) states rural is defined as not urban in relation to population, housing, and geographic area. Geographically, 97% of the United States is defined as rural (NCES, 2020). In addition, according to NCES (2020), at least 30,000 rural schools in the United States employ at least 916,000 personnel. According to the US Census Bureau (2020), 52% of the schools in Oklahoma are defined as rural. In 2020, Oklahoma had 205,945 students in rural schools, comprising about 264 school districts (OSDE, 2020). According to the OSDE (2020), educators in rural areas must consider many special circumstances and the challenges affecting our rural students. Some of those challenges include educational and financial resources (Barbera et al. 2020; Jones et al. 2020; OSDE, 2020). In addition, leaders in Oklahoma rural schools need to know how to address the unique issues in rural communities, such as "varying access to healthcare, food security, Internet connectivity, access to advanced coursework, and high-quality educational resources" (OSDE, 2020, para. 2). | There are no duplications in the state. Doctoral-level educational leadership and administration graduates have grown by 6% over the last 5-year average, and education administration has grown by 13% over the last 5-year average (IPEDs, 2022). In addition, specializations in this doctoral program are in the top 5 fastest growing areas nationally (IPEDs, 2022). Even with the growth indicated very few doctoral programs focus on rural education. There are currently only 3. According to the Rural Schools Collaborative (2018), the University of West Alabama was the first doctoral program focusing on rural education launched in 2013. Since the University of West Alabama, there have been only 2 other institutions in the US to launch doctoral programs with a focus on rural education: West Texas A&M and Southern Arkansas University (RSC, 2018).
Research in rural education is also an unmet need. Research articles published on rural educational issues are few and highly needed compared to other research in education (Arnold et al., 2005). In addition, support for publishing articles related to rural education research is lacking (Thornton & Mihelic, 2022). The concern about the lack of research and support led to the Chronicle of Rural Education (CoRE) (Thornton & Mihelic, 2022). CoRE is an open-access peer-review journal hosted by Oklahoma State University's Open Journal Website, with East Central University professors serving as the editorial and production staff. This program directly connects to addressing the lack of research regarding rural education through dissertations/capstone projects. | Fall 2024 | 10 | 2028 | 5 | 2028-2029 | Online only | This program will be offered online through the LMS Blackboard. Because of the work schedules of potential students and the goal of reaching the students across the state as the only Doctorate of Education in Rural Education in Oklahoma, the online format allows for the adult learner to access the courses at various times that are conducive to the needs of the working adult learner. | No | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 03/01/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/12/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 15 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/26/24 9:17 AM | Northeastern State University | Master of Science in Management and Technology | 216 | Protest Period Expired | 11/13/23 | 11/30/23 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/02/24 | 02/21/24 | | | Sent | 11/15/23 | | 01/08/24 | Sent | 02/06/24 | Carla Swearingen | swearinc@nsuok.edu | No | Yes | Pamela K. Fly | fly@nsuok.edu | Tahlequah, Broken Arrow | Both Traditional and Online | The Management and Technology, M.S. is designed for professionals with work experience. This degree program uses case studies to reinforce theoretical learning along with interactive activities where management and technology intersect. The MS program culminates in a capstone for students to participate in experiential learning projects. | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18 percent of all jobs required a master’s degree by the end of 2022 (www.bls.gov). In Oklahoma there are over 500 job openings that require a master’s degree in a business discipline (indeed.com/jobs). Current data available from O*NET (Bureau of Labor Statistics) shows a 15% growth in Management Analyst positions with top 10 % of workers in the Tulsa metro area and northeast Oklahoma earning more than the state average at that level. Job growth is projected at 8-10% for Information Technology Project Managers in Oklahoma with regional earnings far exceeding the state level wages. Oklahoma Works has ranked the positions of Project Management Specialists, Management Analysts and Training and Development Specialists as among the critical workforce needs in the state. | Northeastern State University’s Master of Science in Management and Technology program will be classified as a STEM program, with its emphasis upon technology in management training and operations. Data from O*NET suggests that there will be on average more than 200 job openings annually in the state in Information Technology Project Management between 2020-2030 and more than 700 openings annually for Management Analysts during the same time period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (September 6, 2023) cites 2022 STEM occupations in the US as 10,365 (thousands) to 11,487 (thousands) for 2032, which is a 10.8% increase. Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032 (www.bls.gov). Additionally, the most in demand tech field currently involves working with data. There are over 1.5 million data roles available in the US alone right now across the most popular data roles (www.zerotomastery.io). The projected growth in these areas as well as the increasing demand for such positions requires a workforce that can merge advanced management operations and training skills with rigorous technical and quantitative methods. The new program meets this demand by recruiting students who are interested in joining the growing STEM workforce of the state. | | | 521301 | N/A | Fall 2024 | Tahlequah, Broken Arrow, Online | 01/26/24 | General
Industrial Leadership
Analytics
Enterprise Management | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 30 | The Master of Science in Management and Technology program is designed for a professional with work experience. The program imposes a workload that requires a high degree of discipline and commitment on the part of the student. This degree program uses case studies to reinforce theoretical learning along with interactive activities where management and technology intersect. The MS program culminates in a capstone for students to participate in experiential learning projects. | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18 percent of all jobs required a master’s degree by the end of 2022 (www.bls.gov). In Oklahoma there are over 500 job openings that require a master’s degree in a business discipline (indeed.com/jobs). Current data available from ONET (Bureau of Labor Statistics) shows a 15% growth in Management Analyst positions with top 10 % of workers in the Tulsa metro area and north east Oklahoma earning more than the state average at that level. Job growth is projected at 8-10% for Information Technology Project Managers in Oklahoma with regional earnings far exceeding the state level wages. Oklahoma Works (the premier workforce data source for Oklahoma) has ranked the positions of Project Management Specialists, Management Analysts and Training and Development Specialists as among the critical workforce needs in the state. | Northeastern State University’s (NSU) Master of Science (M.S.) program will take the place of the Professional Master of Business Administration program that is currently in abeyance. In addition, the M.S degree will provide a direct pathway from a Bachelor of Science degree to a graduate degree for students interested in the use of technology and analytics in management decisions. According to external employment sources (see below), there is a need for this type of program regionally and online. | Northeastern State University’s Master of Science program will be classified as a STEM program, with its emphasis upon technology in management training and operations. Data from ONET suggests that there will be on average more than 200 job openings in the state in Information Technology Project Management between 2020-2030 and more than 700 openings for Management Analysts during the same time period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (September 6, 2023) cites 2022 STEM occupations in the US as 10,365 (thousands) to 11,487 (thousands) for 2032, which is a 10.8% increase. Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032 (www.bls.gov). Additionally, the most in demand tech field is currently data. There are over 1.5 million data roles available in the US alone right now across the most popular data roles (www.zerotomastery.io). The projected growth in these areas as well as the increasing demand for such positions requires a workforce that can merge advanced management operations and training skills with rigorous technical and quantitative methods. The new program is targeted to meet this demand by recruiting both domestic and international students who are interested in joining the growing STEM workforce of the state. | Fall 2027 | 8 | 2027 | 4 | 2026-2027 | Both Traditional and Online | In addition to face-to-face classrooms for students who desire that experience, faculty will utilize several technologies to electronically deliver the program including Blackboard (i.e., a learning management system) and Zoom (i.e., a web-conferencing software). The learning management system allows students to access course materials such as presentations and videos and provides a platform for interactive activities such as discussion boards, assignments, quizzes, exams, and written instructor feedback. Zoom facilitates synchronous activities such as live discussion with the class and live lectures. Furthermore, Zoom can be recorded and linked in the Blackboard course shell for later access. Distance education students have full access to NSU’s library through librarian chat, web-based databases, and online search engines. Online tutoring is free and available to all students using Tutor.com, linked in the Blackboard. 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| 16 | 02/02/24 9:54 AM | 04/26/24 9:17 AM | Northeastern State University | Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science | 215 | Protest Period Expired | 02/02/24 | 02/21/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/28/24 | 03/14/24 | | | Sent | 02/06/24 | | 02/21/24 | Sent | 02/28/24 | Carla Swearingen | swearinc@nsuok.edu | No | Yes | Pamela K. Fly | fly@nsuok.edu | Broken Arrow | Online Only | The Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MSMLS) program will provide students with courses on laboratory leadership so that they may go beyond being a bench scientist to becoming a lead or shift supervisor in the medical laboratory. The program will include two pathways. The Advanced Standing Pathway is for students that hold a bachelor’s degree and are currently certified MLS with ASCP, AMT, or an approved certification agency. The Traditional Pathway will be for students with a degree in other areas that wish to become an MLS and be eligible to take the ASCP or AMT certification examination. | MSMLS Advanced Standing Pathway
Potential students who have a bachelor’s degree and are MLS (ASCP) certified have been inquiring about a master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science. These potential students are required to possess a master’s degree to pursue a supervisor or manager position in the medical laboratory field. Since there isn’t a Masters in MLS in the state of Oklahoma, potential students have been completing an MSMLS through online courses in other states like North Dakota and University of Cincinnati or take another type of master’s program that is not directly related to the medical laboratory field.
MSMLS Traditional Pathway
Offering the MLS program at a MS level should encourage students who already have a BS degree to earn a graduate degree that qualifies them to sit for the required credentials while addressing a workforce shortage. Students in the traditional pathway will have to complete clinical rotations at medical facilities in which NSU has affiliation agreements. | An Oklahoma consortium of hospitals, community college programs, and NSU‘s BS program only graduates approximately 100 new MLS/MLTs a year. According to the Oklahoma Short-Term Occupational Outlook 2020-2022 report, there will be a need for an additional 330 Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians to cover annual openings. | | | 511005 | NAACLS | Fall 2024 | Broken Arrow, Online | 02/23/24 | Advanced Pathway
Traditional Pathway | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 30 (Advanced Pathway); 64 (Traditional Pathway) | The Medical Laboratory Science M.S.ML.S.an Advanced Standing Pathway for students that have a BS or BA degree and are currently a certified MLS with ASCP, AMT, or an approved certification agency to earn a Master's degree in MLS. The Traditional Pathway will be for students with a BS or BA degree that wish to become a MLS and be eligible to take the ASCP or AMT certification examination and have the leadership component to because supervisors or lead scientists. | According to the Oklahoma Short-Term Occupational Outlook 2020-2022 report, there will be a need of an additional 330 Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians to cover annual openings. The consortium hospitals, community college programs, and NSU ‘s BS program only graduates approximately 100 new MLS/MLTs a year. Offering the MLS program at a MS level should encourage students who already have a BS degree to come and earn the MS degree while addressing a workforce shortage. | Potential students who have a bachelor’s degree and are MLS (ASCP) certified have been inquiring about a master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science. These potential students are required to possess a master’s degree in order to pursue a supervisor or manager position in the medical laboratory field. Since there isn’t a Masters in MLS in the state of Oklahoma, potential students have been completing an MSMLS through online courses in other states like North Dakota and University of Cincinnati.
Additionally, the BSMLS program has seen an increase in MLS student applicants that already have earned a bachelor’s degree in the last four years (2020: 7/15; 2021: 9/18; 2022: 8/21; 2023: 12/21). Again, if these students want to pursue a supervisor or managers position after completing the BSMLS degree, then they would need a master’s degree. Offering the traditional pathway will allow them to be eligible to take their Board of Certification and earn a MS degree in order to be employed in a supervisory or lead scientist position. | There is no duplication because there isn’t a Masters in MLS in the state of Oklahoma. Potential Advance Standing Pathway students have been completing an MSMLS through online courses in other states like North Dakota and University of Cincinnati. Traditional Pathway students will be able to earn a master's degree and be eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Science Board of Certification examination in order to work in medical laboratories. This program will allow Oklahoma students to complete their degree from an Oklahoma university. | Fall 2027 | 6 | 2027 | 3 | 2027-2028 | Both Traditional and Online | Faculty will utilize several technologies to electronically deliver the program including Blackboard (i.e., a learning management system) and Zoom (i.e., a web-conferencing software). The learning management system allows students to access course materials such as presentations and videos and provides a platform for interactive activities such as discussion boards, assignments, quizzes, exams, and written instructor feedback. Zoom facilitates synchronous activities such as live discussion with the class and live lectures. Furthermore, Zoom can be recorded and linked in the Blackboard course shell for later access. Distance education students have full access to NSU’s library through librarian chat, web-based databases, and online search engines. Online tutoring is free and available to all students using Tutor.com, linked in the Blackboard. Faculty who teach in online environments complete training in both the technical tools as well as pedagogical design. | No | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 03/01/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/12/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | No Protest | 02/28/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 17 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/26/24 9:17 AM | Rogers State University | Master of Science in Nursing with Options in Nursing Education and Nursing Management Leadership | 092 | Protest Period Expired | 12/13/23 | 12/28/23 | | Yes | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/22/24 | 03/09/24 | | | Sent | 12/13/23 | | 04/23/24 | Sent | 02/23/24 | Richard Beck | rbeck@rsu.edu | Yes | N/A | | | Claremore | Online Only | The MSN program will build upon a baccalaureate foundation to prepare registered nurses for academic, leadership, and administrative roles.
Roger State University started its Baccalaureate (pre-licensure) Nursing program in 2019 with the first graduates in 2021. These students will serve as a pipeline to this program. To determine student interest in an MSN program at RSU, an “Interest in Master’s in Nursing Programs” survey (Google forms) was sent to approximately 200 currently enrolled Traditional BSN and RN2SBN students and to approximately 250 recent BSN graduates from both the Traditional and RN2BSN program (n=approx. 450). Within 5 days, 124 responses were received. The results support interest in an RSU MSN program with:
• 95% of respondents indicated “yes” (71%) or “maybe” (24%) they are interested in pursuing a master’s degree within 5 years of graduating with their BSN
• 42% of respondents indicated interest in Nursing Education
• 44% of respondents indicated interest in Nursing Administration/Leadership
• 76% of respondents indicated “yes” (48%) or “maybe” (28%) they would be interested in attending an MSN in Nursing Education program offered by RSU within five years of graduating with their BSN
• 71% of respondents indicated “yes” (48%) or “maybe” (28%) they would be interested in attending an MSN in Administration and Leadership program offered by RSU within five years of graduating with their BSN | Nursing instructors and teachers, post-secondary is listed on the Fastest Growing Occupations in Oklahoma list with an expected growth rate of 20.6% between 2018-2028. Ref: Occupational Employment Statistics program and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Two out of three of Tulsa’s large, metropolitan health systems with multiple sites across northeast Oklahoma, have developed strategic plans to offer nursing education opportunities at their site by providing salaries for their employees to be dually credentialed as educator and clinician to provide clinical oversite to cohorts of students from area nursing programs. Further, one system is seeking to partner with a regional university to offer nursing coursework at their main hospital site in order to fulfil the need for educators and nurses. They have a grant to fund classroom, lab and simulation space as well as to fund dual faculty appointments. This health system struggles to fill managerial roles with qualified nurse applicants with strong skills in administration, management, budgeting, and leadership.
With the nation-wide nursing shortage (bedside nurses), one of the primary limiting factors to expansion of nursing education programs is the ability to hire and retain qualified nursing instructors. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2022) reports that 21% of schools who are unable to fill vacant faculty positions cite “qualified applicants for faculty positions are unavailable in our geographic area” and 51% report difficulty filling faculty positions due to a “limited pool of academically prepared faculty”
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in Oklahoma, the lack of nursing professionals is more pronounced than in most states. There are 7.5 nurses per 1,000 Oklahoma residents, ranking the state 46th in the nation for nurses per capita.
• A simple google search of nurse educator jobs in Oklahoma yielded 45 hits—either in academic nursing education or clinical nursing education.
• Postings for 16 nursing education jobs looking at 4 universities and 2 community colleges with nursing programs.
• Nursing administration jobs abound at hospitals and care facilities across Oklahoma—nurse managers, division line managers, chief nursing officers, etc.
• Postings for 26 nursing education jobs looking at 7 universities and 3 community colleges with nursing programs | In the northeast region of the state of Oklahoma, the only state university offering an MSN is Northeastern State University and it does not offer a prelicensure BSN program to serve as a pipeline of students into their program, like that of RSU. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private university in NE Oklahoma which awards just a handful of MSN degrees annually. | | MNUR | 51.3802 | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
RSU will submit a Substantive Change form to ACEN, which will trigger a site visit. Site visit to be completed 4 months before the MSN is to be implemented per ACEN guidelines. | January 2025 | Online Only | 11/30/23 | Nursing Education
Nursing Management and Leadership | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 32 | The MSN program will build upon a baccalaureate foundation to prepare registered nurses for academic, leadership, and administrative roles. | Nursing instructors and teachers, post-secondary is listed on the Fastest Growing Occupations in Oklahoma list with an expected growth rate of 20.6% between 2018-2028. Ref: Occupational Employment Statistics program and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Two out of three of Tulsa’s large, metropolitan health systems with multiple sites across northeast Oklahoma, have developed strategic plans to offer nursing education opportunities at their site by providing salaries for their employees to be dually credentialed as educator and clinician to provide clinical oversite to cohorts of students from area nursing programs. Further, one system is seeking to partner with a regional university to offer nursing coursework at their main hospital site in order to fulfil the need for educators and nurses. They have a grant to fund classroom, lab and simulation space as well as to fund dual faculty appointments. This health system struggles to fill managerial roles with qualified nurse applicants with strong skills in administration, management, budgeting, and leadership.
With the nation-wide nursing shortage (bedside nurses), one of the primary limiting factors to expansion of nursing education programs is the ability to hire and retain qualified nursing instructors. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2022) reports that 21% of schools who are unable to fill vacant faculty positions cite “qualified applicants for faculty positions are unavailable in our geographic area” and 51% report difficulty filling faculty positions due to a “limited pool of academically prepared faculty”
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in Oklahoma, the lack of nursing professionals is more pronounced than in most states. There are 7.5 nurses per 1,000 Oklahoma residents, ranking the state 46th in the nation for nurses per capita.
• A simple google search of nurse educator jobs in Oklahoma yielded 45 hits—either in academic nursing education or clinical nursing education.
• Postings for 16 nursing education jobs looking at 4 universities and 2 community colleges with nursing programs.
• Nursing administration jobs abound at hospitals and care facilities across Oklahoma—nurse managers, division line managers, chief nursing officers, etc.
• Postings for 26 nursing education jobs looking at 7 universities and 3 community colleges with nursing programs | Roger State University started its Baccalaureate (pre-licensure) Nursing program in 2019 with the first graduates in 2021. These students will serve as a pipeline to this program. To determine student interest in an MSN program at RSU, an “Interest in Master’s in Nursing Programs” survey (Google forms) was sent to approximately 200 currently enrolled Traditional BSN and RN2SBN students and to approximately 250 recent BSN graduates from both the Traditional and RN2BSN program (n=approx. 450). Within 5 days, 124 responses were received. The results support interest in an RSU MSN program with:
• 95% of respondents indicated “yes” (71%) or “maybe” (24%) they are interested in pursuing a master’s degree within 5 years of graduating with their BSN
• 42% of respondents indicated interest in Nursing Education
• 44% of respondents indicated interest in Nursing Administration/Leadership
• 76% of respondents indicated “yes” (48%) or “maybe” (28%) they would be interested in attending an MSN in Nursing Education program offered by RSU within five years of graduating with their BSN
• 71% of respondents indicated “yes” (48%) or “maybe” (28%) they would be interested in attending an MSN in Administration and Leadership program offered by RSU within five years of graduating with their BSN | In the northeast region of the state of Oklahoma, the only state university offering an MSN is Northeastern State University and it does not offer a prelicensure BSN program to serve as a pipeline of students into their program, like that of RSU. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private university in NE Oklahoma which awards just a handful of MSN degrees annually. | Fall 2026 | 15 | 2025 | 5 | 2025-2026 | Online only | The course NURS 5522 Nursing Practicum requires students to complete 80 hours of guided practical time in either nursing education activities or nursing administration/leadership activities, depending upon which path they are pursuing. All of the other courses are fully online and will be delivered as 8-week courses via BlackBoard LMS. | No | No | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Protest | 12/20/23 | Unnecessary Duplication | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/13/23 | | | No Protest | 01/08/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/25/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 18 | 01/31/24 10:07 AM | 04/26/24 8:51 AM | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy | 110 | Protest Period Expired | 01/31/24 | 02/15/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/21/24 | 03/07/24 | | | Sent | 01/31/24 | | 02/15/24 | Sent | 02/21/24 | Dr. Joel Kendall | joel.kendall@swosu.edu | No | Yes | Tamera Kisinger | tamera.kisinger@swosu.edu | Weatherford | Both Traditional and Online | Available since 1981, the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy consists of the coursework fulfilling the requirement of the Bachelor of Music at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and addressing the components in the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Professional Competencies. It offers options of two emphases: Instrumental and Vocal/Keyboard. | According to the Recruiter.com (2023), "...the overall job outlook for Music Therapist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 32.76 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.05 percent per year. Demand for Music Therapists is expected to go up, with an expected 26,660 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 27.58 percent over the next few years..." | none | | | 51.2305 | (1) National Association of the Schools of Music, and (2) American Music Therapy Association | Fall 2024 | Weatherford | 01/26/24 | Instrumental Emphasis (MUMTI.BM) and Vocal/Keyboard Emphasis (MUMTV.BM) | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 132 | The goals of Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy (BMMT} [with an emphasis in instrumental or vocal/keyboard] are to prepare graduates for (1) finding and being successful in the entry-level music therapy clinical practice, (2) receiving the credential of Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC} by passing the national Board Certification Examination for Music Therapists exceeding the overall candidate pass-rate (CBMT, 2003), and (3) the admission to post-graduate or advanced trainings in Music Therapy. The objectives, therefore, are to strategically development students in the program for the demonstration of knowledge and skills listed in the AMTA Professional Competencies by the time of their graduation and compliance to the AMTA Code of Ethics since their first pre-internship supervised clinical practice. The degree provides experience and training in music therapy, psychology, physiology, special education, sociology and anthropology for those students who desire to become music therapists in early intervention and special education programs in child developmental centers or pre-kthrough-12 schools, long-term and short-term residential institutions for people with disabilities, physical rehabilitation and general medical centers, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health services, and special service agencies. As the significance of musical skills to a music therapist is as that of a surgical knife to a surgeon, the functional implementation of music experiences may be best obtained when the student is immersed in (1) musical performance, (2) the study of music theory and arranging, (3) the study of advanced keyboard skills including sight-playing, accompanying, transposition and improvisation, (4) the study of functional music skills emphasizing performance on fretted, keyboard, melodic as well as nonmelodic percussive instruments, and (5) an introduction to theoretical orientations and techniques of music therapy, the psychoacoustic nature of music, and the influence of music on human psychoneuroimmunological functioning and behaviors. | In addition to the aforementioned citation from Recruiter.com, with the availability of Oklahoma Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT} credential since 2016, all recent BMMT graduates in the past two years are employed and there are Music Therapy-relevant positions vacant in the state. | Available since 1981, the SWOSU BMMT has been carrying an outdated Classification of Instructional Program (CIP} code of 50.0901, which is for Arts disciplines. Nevertheless, dated as further back as in 2000, the CIP code for Music Therapy has been 51.2305 as one of the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (51.23) under the HEAL TH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES (51). According to the Veterans Affairs
(https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/fgib/STEM_Program_List.pdf}, Music Therapy is a STEM field. The NPP intends to update the CIP code of SWOSU BMMT without modifying the approved degree plan. | None | | 35 | 2028 | 5 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | The educational contents of BMMT are delivered synchronously in-person on SWOSU Weatherford campus while offering
special arrangements for working adults to attend lectures synchronously (via Zoom) and/or asynchronously (via recorded
lectures) in addition to other educational components such as the discussion board, projects, assigned readings, etc available
on the Course Management System (Canvas as the one currently adopted by SWOSU). The clinical components are
instructed experientially on campus and under the supervision of LPMT, MT-BC closer to students' residence per arrangement | Yes | Yes | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/09/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 19 | 01/31/24 10:10 AM | 04/26/24 8:51 AM | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Master of Music in Music Therapy | 111 | Protest Period Expired | 01/31/24 | 02/15/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/21/24 | 03/07/24 | | | Sent | 01/31/24 | | 02/15/24 | Sent | 02/21/24 | Dr. Joel Kendall | joel.kendall@swosu.edu | No | Yes | Tamera Kisinger | tamera.kisinger@swosu.edu | Weatherford | Both Traditional and Online | Available since 2016, the master of Music in Music Therapy consists of the coursework fulfilling the requirement of the Master of Music at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), addressing the components in the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Advanced Competencies. | According to the Recruiter.com (2023), "The overall job outlook for Music Therapist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 32.76 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.05 percent per year. Demand for Music Therapists is expected to go up, with an expected 26,660 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 27.58 percent over the next few years." | None | | | 51.2305 | (1) National Association of the Schools of Music, and (2) American Music Therapy Association | Fall 2024 | Weatherford | 01/26/24 | Master of Music in Music Therapy - Equivalency (for applicants without a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy) | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 32 | The primary goal of the Master of Music in Music Therapy (MMMT} at the SWOSU is to provide advanced music therapy training that addresses knowledge and skills in the AMTA Advanced Competencies while developing advanced music therapy practitioners primarily in Rural and Urban Oklahoma. The degree plan emphasizes the initiation, development, management, and expansion of music therapy clinical practices. Classes are designed to equip students for (1) implementing the understanding of major music therapy theories to the skillful adoptions and adaptations of music therapy techniques, (2) effective supervisory and teaching skills, (3) initiating, designing, conducting research, and implementing the finding into future clinical practice, (4) advancing in functional music skills for therapeutic purposes, and (5) retaining balanced, healthy and ethical music therapy practices. | In addition to the aforementioned citation from Recruiter.com, with the availability of Oklahoma Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT) credential since 2016, all recent MMMT graduates and candidates ("All-but-Thesis") are employed and there are Music Therapy-relevant positions vacant in the state. | Available since 2016, the SWOSU MMMT mirrors the same Classification of Instructional Program (CIP} code of 50.0901 as that of Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy (BMMT}, which is for Arts disciplines. Nevertheless, dated as further back as in 2000, the CIP code for Music Therapy has been 51.2305 as one of the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (51.23) under the HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES (51). According to the Veterans Affairs
(https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/fgib/STEM_Program_List.pdf}, Music Therapy is a STEM field. The NPP intends to update the CIP code of SWOSU MMMT without modifying the approved degree plan. | none | | 7 | 2028 | 3 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | The educational contents of MMMT are delivered synchronously in-person on SWOSU Weatherford campus while offering
options for working adults to attend lectures synchronously (via Zoom) and/or asynchronously (via recorded lectures) in
addition to other educational components such as the discussion board, projects, assigned readings, etc available on the
Course Management System (Canvas as the one currently adopted by SWOSU). The advanced clinical components for
students with MT-BC may be instructed and supervised remotely per arrangement or in-person. The experiential components
of the program are offered via short on-campus seminars. | Yes | Yes | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/09/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/21/24 | | | | | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 20 | 01/31/24 10:13 AM | 04/26/24 8:54 AM | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Master of Health Science in Health Science | 112 | Protest Period Expired | 01/31/24 | 02/15/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/21/24 | 03/09/24 | | | Sent | 01/31/24 | | 02/15/24 | Sent | 02/23/24 | Dr. Joel Kendall | joel.kendall@swosu.edu | No | Yes | Tamera Kisinger | tamera.kisinger@swosu.edu | Weatherford | Online Only | Southwestern Oklahoma State University currently offers a multitude of Master degrees at the Weatherford Campus. The proposed Master of Health Science would be offered completely online to give students the opportunity to earn a graduate degree while pursuing their professional goals in health care. There will be an Executive Leadership track to meet the needs of healthcare professionals to elevate career trajectories toward management. There will also be a Healthcare Education track for those healthcare providers wanting to move into education in their field. | Currently, there are 182 students enrolled in Health Science that will either apply to a professional program after graduation or pursue a graduate program at SWOSU. This would give an additional option for students needing to take a gap year or reapply for specialty programs. This option would also fit other majors looking for a career to help them enter a professional field. According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Industry and Occupational Employment Projections for 2030 (https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/labor-market/employment-projections.html), there will be a 21% increase in Health Specialties Teachers by 2030 ; there will be a 33% increase in medical and health service managers by 2030. | Currently, there is not another MHSc Program in Oklahoma. | | | 51.0000 | | Fall 2024 | Weatherford | 01/26/24 | | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 32 | The proposed Master of Health Science would be offered completely online to give students the opportunity to earn a graduate degree while pursuing their professional goals in health care. There will be an Executive Leadership track to meet the needs of healthcare professionals to elevate career trajectories toward management. There will also be a Healthcare Education track for those healthcare providers wanting to move into education in their field. | Currently, there are 182 students enrolled in Health Science that will either apply to a professional program after graduation or pursue a graduate program at SWOSU. This would give an additional option for students needing to take a gap year or reapply for specialty programs. This option would also fit other majors looking for a career to help them enter a professional field. According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Industry and Occupational Employment Projections for 2030 (https://oklahoma.gov/oesdlabor-market/employment-projections.html), there will be a 21% increase in Health Specialties Teachers by 2030; there will be a 33% increase in medical and health service managers by 2030. | This program is designed to prepare students to move into a healthcare management position or to be ready to teach in a healthcare-related program at a technology center, college or university. | Currently, there is not another MHSc Program in Oklahoma. | Fall 2028 | 10 | 2028 | 6 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | It is anticipated that our goals of a full initial and subsequent class will be met allowing for set-up of program including course
design for the initial year. Subsequent years should yield the ex pected results. Implementation of this program should not
adversely affect any existing program offered by SWOSU. | No | No | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/05/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/09/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | No Protest | 01/31/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/25/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | No Protest | 02/23/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 21 | 02/01/24 1:40 PM | 04/26/24 8:54 AM | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Master of Business Administration in Data Science & Technology | 113 | Protest Period Expired | 02/01/24 | 02/16/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/01/24 | 03/22/24 | | | Sent | 02/01/24 | | 02/16/24 | Sent | 03/07/24 | Dr. Joel Kendall | joel.kendall@swosu.edu | No | Yes | Tamera Kisinger | tamera.kisinger@swosu.edu | Weatherford | Both Traditional and Online | The proposed program curriculum demonstrates our commitment to students and enables them to utilize data, technology, and analytics to make better decisions and solve complex business problems. The core curriculum includes foundational subjects such as Accounting for Decision-making, Advanced Managerial Economics, Advanced Financial Management, and Advanced Quantitative Methods Operations Analysis and is supplemented by electives in Data Science and Technology such as People Analytics, Data Base Foundations for Analytics, and Business Intelligence. | The Oklahoma Economic Development Initiative promotes targeted groups of wealth-generating industries for business retention, expansion, and recruitment. The labor supply across five targeted industries is the primary concern of this initiative because of the current workforce demand and shortage of qualified workers.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that STEM occupations will grow 8.8% between 2018 and 2028, compared to a 5% growth in non-STEM occupations, with a median annual wage of $85,000 among these STEM jobs.
Aerospace Industry: Oklahoma has a distinguished history in aerospace, from parts and component manufacturing to maintenance and repair to military-related research and development. Oklahoma is home to Tinker Air Force Base, the state's largest employer, and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center for central training and support of FAA personnel. It can boast that more NASA astronauts come from here than any other state and that it is home to one of the longest runways in North America.
Energy Industry: Oklahoma is also home to tremendous natural resources, and the energy industry employs the state's largest workforce. In addition to being one of the largest crude oil and natural gas producers and home to the world's largest oil storage facility, Oklahoma is increasingly becoming a leader in the production of renewable energy and was recently ranked as the second lowest cost of doing business by the CNBC America's Best States for Business, 2022.
Agriculture and Biosciences Industries: Oklahoma is ranked fourth for the most forms in the U.S. and is number two in rye production, with more than 1.5 million bushels per year. Much of the nation's agribusiness research is conducted in Oklahoma at institutions such as the Nobel Foundation in Ardmore, the New Product Development Center at Oklahoma State University, and the Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Oklahoma's agricultural tradition and low tax rates make it an attractive site for the bioscience sector. There are more than 500 bioscience-related businesses and organizations in Oklahoma, with an economic impact of more than $6.7 billion.
Information and Financial Services Industries: With approximately 22% lower electric rates compared to the national average, Oklahoma is home to Information and Financial Services companies such as Google, which has invested more than $3 billion to locate the second-largest data center in the world in Pryor, Ok., and Paycom, the 6th fastest growing company on Fortune magazine's 2019 list of the 100 Fastest-Growing companies.
Transportation and Logistics Industries: Oklahoma has three major inland river ports and above-ground transportation and distribution networks, including 18,509 miles of interstate and intrastate pipelines. The train and rail corridor is expected to double within the next 20 years, which will continue to grow the transportation and logistics opportunities for the state. | Students with a STEM-designated MBA are eligible to work in the U.S. for up to three years post-graduation without an Hl-B visa through the Optional Practical Training program, or OPT. The Biden administration announced a series of initiatives in January 2021 to promote STEM training for 22 fields of study, including data analytics, financial analytics, and economics. In their 2021 survey, Kaplan/Manhattan Prep queried admissions departments from 91 business schools, including 24 of the top 100 ranked by the U.S. News & World Report on student interest in STEM graduate programs. They report that adding a STEM designation for business schools is a trend that is here to stay, with some schools reporting up to 40% increase in applications since adding the STEM designation. | | | 51.1399 | ACBSP | Fall 2024 | Weatherford, OK | 01/26/24 | | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 30 | The mission of Southwestern Oklahoma State University is to support students and the community through effective teaching and a commitment to knowledge by pursuing the exchange of ideas, research, and leadership for the public good. In line with the SWOSU mission and in support of national and state initiatives to meet global challenges in emerging stem-based fields, SWOSU is revitalizing its Graduate Business offerings and proposes a new STEM MBA. Upon completion of the proposed STEM MBA degree, students will be able to:
Bridge the gap between business and technology.
Communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice.
Work productively on multidisciplinary teams.
Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills. | The Oklahoma Economic Development Initiative promotes targeted groups of wealth-generating industries for business retention, expansion, and recruitment. The labor supply across five targeted industries is the primary concern of this initiative because of the current workforce demand and shortage of qualified workers.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that STEM occupations will grow 8.8% between 2018 and 2028, compared to a 5% growth in non-STEM occupations, with a median annual wage of $85,000 among these STEM jobs.
Aerospace Industry: Oklahoma has a distinguished history in aerospace, from parts and component manufacturing to maintenance and repair to military-related research and development. Oklahoma is home to Tinker Air Force Base, the state's largest employer, and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center for central training and support of FAA personnel. It can boast that more NASA astronauts come from here than any other state and that it is home to one of the longest runways in North America.
Energy Industry: Oklahoma is also home to tremendous natural resources, and the energy industry employs the state's largest workforce. In addition to being one of the largest crude oil and natural gas producers and home to the world's largest oil storage facility, Oklahoma is increasingly becoming a leader in the production of renewable energy and was recently ranked as the second lowest cost of doing business by the CNBC America's Best States for Business, 2022.
Agriculture and Biosciences Industries: Oklahoma is ranked fourth for the most forms in the U.S. and is number two in rye production, with more than 1.5 million bushels per year. Much of the nation's agribusiness research is conducted in Oklahoma at institutions such as the Nobel Foundation in Ardmore, the New Product Development Center at Oklahoma State University, and the Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Oklahoma's agricultural tradition and low tax rates make it an attractive site for the bioscience sector. There are more than 500 bioscience-related businesses and organizations in Oklahoma, with an economic impact of more than $6.7 billion.
Information and Financial Services Industries: With approximately 22% lower electric rates compared to the national average, Oklahoma is home to Information and Financial Services companies such as Google, which has invested more than $3 billion to locate the second-largest data center in the world in Pryor, Ok., and Paycom, the 6th fastest growing company on Fortune magazine's 2019 list of the 100 Fastest-Growing companies.
Transportation and Logistics Industries: Oklahoma has three major inland river ports and above-ground transportation and distribution networks, including 18,509 miles of interstate and intrastate pipelines. The train and rail corridor is expected to double within the next 20 years, which will continue to grow the transportation and logistics opportunities for the state. | Students with a STEM-designated MBA are eligible to work in the U.S. for up to three years post-graduation without an Hl-B visa through the Optional Practical Training program, or OPT. The Biden administration announced a series of initiatives in January 2021 to promote STEM training for 22 fields of study, including data analytics, financial analytics, and economics. In their 2021 survey, Kaplan/Manhattan Prep queried admissions departments from 91 business schools, including 24 of the top 100 ranked by the U.S. News & World Report on student interest in STEM graduate programs. They report that adding a STEM designation for business schools is a trend that is here to stay, with some schools reporting up to 40% increase in applications since adding the STEM designation. | There are no current STEM-designated MBA programs in Oklahoma, however, there are a few schools that have Data Analytic | | 28 | 2028 | 18 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | Canvas, Zoom | No | No | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/02/24 | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/13/24 | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | No Protest | 02/01/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/13/24 | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/08/24 | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | No Protest | 03/11/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | No Protest | 03/11/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/15/24 | | | No Protest | 03/08/24 | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 22 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/26/24 9:02 AM | University of Central Oklahoma | Bachelor of Science in Ecology & Conservation Biology | 254 | Protest Period Expired | 12/22/23 | 01/06/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/29/24 | 03/15/24 | | | Sent | 12/22/23 | | 01/26/24 | Sent | 02/29/24 | Dr. Charlotte Simmons | cksimmons@uco.edu | Yes | N/A | | | Edmond, OK | Traditional Only | The focus of the proposed B.S. in Ecology & Conservation Biology program is to enable students to become contributors to this broad and growing discipline with a focus on urban ecology and conservation issues. Students are transformed into professionals by practical experiences and ecological and conservation methods through coursework, labs, and field-based studies, thus meeting the goal to provide “transformative education experiences to students” in the UCO Mission Statement. This practical knowledge will provide the basis for students graduating from this program to be informed contributors and leaders in these fields.
The proposed program is distinctive in the State of Oklahoma by providing students a well-defined curriculum that develops leaders in ecology and conservation biology. The interdisciplinary program involves faculty and curriculum in the UCO Biology Department, W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute, Geography and History Department, Chemistry Department and Math and Statistics Department. This program is designed to make graduates highly competitive for the workforce that will shape decision-making regarding the private and public sector environmental job sectors. The curriculum will provide students with a strong biological foundation with a broad range of elective courses that allows students to tailor their degree toward specific interests and employment opportunities. Graduates from this program will have field and laboratory-based knowledge and applied skills that can immediately be used in a career. This program will also provide students with the capacity to be competitive for acceptance into graduate programs in ecology and conservation biology. | According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)” (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/) projected employment percent change between 2019-2029 indicate a 9.1% average increase in jobs available within the framework of the new Ecology & Conservation Biology major. The OOH anticipates an increase, nationally, of 19.5% in jobs specifically related to zoologists, wildlife biologists, and conservation scientists that would work within the public sector (national parks, national recreation areas, natural history museums). Oklahoma employment projections for 2018-2028 anticipate a 4.28% average increase in jobs related to the proposed new Ecology & Conservation Biology Program. This includes a 5.4% increase in the need for biological scientists & technicians and a 7.7% increase in the need for environmental scientists and specialists.
Additionally, graduates from the proposed program would help fill occupations within Oklahoma Works “Top 100 Critical Occupations” (https://oklahomaworks.gov/oklahoma-workforce-data/critical-occupations/) as Biometricians are expected to see a 17% increase in demand by 2030. Current Industry and Occupational Employment Projections for “Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services” and “State Government” indicate a steady job market during 2022. Growth has occurred in “Federal Government” jobs during 2022. Students that graduate with a degree in this program would be competitive for employment in these areas. Median wages for students graduating from this program range from $69,450 for “Conservation Scientists” to $104,420 for “Natural Sciences Managers” (https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/labor-market/oews.html).
Moreover, the Biology Department’s advisory board, comprised of eight biology professionals within the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area, has indicated since 2017 that internship and career opportunities are available for students that would be part of the proposed new program. Advisory board members recommended a program that can encompass education within the framework of data analysis and Geographical Information Systems. This recommendation has been factored in with the creation of the proposed new program to meet this demand. | The Department of Biology conducted a survey of biology students during Spring 2020 to gauge career interests and professional goals. Of the 326 student responses, 7.4% indicated their biological area of interest was “Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.” Approximately, 9.2% (n = 37) of students indicated their career goal was employment with “ecology, wildlife, and environmental science,” and 13.4% (n = 54) had a career goal of non-human biology graduate school.
An exhaustive search of all colleges and universities under the supervision of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education demonstrates that none of the institutions offer a degree program similar to the proposed Ecology and Conservation Biology program. The focus of the proposed program with the greater Oklahoma City area enhances the education of urban ecology and conservation issues surrounding wildlife in an urban environment and how humans and wildlife interact. Further, we emphasize the uniqueness of the proposed program:
(a) The collaborative nature of the proposed program emphasizes interdisciplinary courses and knowledge ranging from biology, forensic science, math, chemistry, and geography.
(b) While the proposed program will be in the Biology Department at UCO, the foundation of the program is associated with the Center for Wildlife Forensics and Conservation Studies. | | Next Available Number from OSRHE | 26.1301 | The program will not seek any discipline-specific accreditation. | Fall 2024 | Main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma | 02/23/24 | Ecology and Conservation Biology | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 124 | The focus of the proposed B.S. in Ecology & Conservation Biology program is to enable students to become contributors to this broad and growing discipline with a focus on urban ecology and conservation issues. Students are transformed into professionals by practical experiences and ecological and conservation methods through coursework, labs, and field-based studies, thus meeting the goal to provide “transformative education experiences to students” in the UCO Mission Statement. This practical knowledge will provide the basis for students graduating from this program to be informed contributors and leaders in these fields. | According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)” (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/) projected employment percent change between 2019-2029 indicate a 9.1% average increase in jobs available within the framework of the new Ecology & Conservation Biology major. The OOH anticipates an increase, nationally, of 19.5% in jobs specifically related to zoologists, wildlife biologists, and conservation scientists that would work within the public sector (national parks, national recreation areas, natural history museums). Oklahoma employment projections for 2018-2028 anticipate a 4.28% average increase in jobs related to the proposed new Ecology & Conservation Biology Program. This includes a 5.4% increase in the need for biological scientists & technicians and a 7.7% increase in the need for environmental scientists and specialists.
Additionally, graduates from the proposed program would help fill occupations within Oklahoma Works “Top 100 Critical Occupations” (https://oklahomaworks.gov/oklahoma-workforce-data/critical-occupations/) as Biometricians are expected to see a 17% increase in demand by 2030. Current Industry and Occupational Employment Projections for “Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services” and “State Government” indicate a steady job market during 2022. Growth has occurred in “Federal Government” jobs during 2022. Students that graduate with a degree in this program would be competitive for employment in these areas. Median wages for students graduating from this program range from $69,450 for “Conservation Scientists” to $104,420 for “Natural Sciences Managers”
(https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/labor-market/oews.html).
Moreover, the Biology Department’s advisory board, comprised of eight biology professionals within the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area, has indicated since 2017 that internship and career opportunities are available for students that would be part of the proposed new program. Advisory board members recommended a program that can encompass education within the framework of data analysis and Geographical Information Systems. This recommendation has been factored in with the creation of the proposed new program to meet this demand. | The proposed program is distinctive in the State of Oklahoma by providing students a well-defined curriculum that develops leaders in ecology and conservation biology. The interdisciplinary program involves faculty and curriculum in the UCO Biology Department, W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute, Geography and History Department, Chemistry Department and Math and Statistics Department. This program is designed to make graduates highly competitive for the workforce that will shape decision-making regarding the private and public sector environmental job sectors. The curriculum will provide students with a strong biological foundation with a broad range of elective courses that allows students to tailor their degree toward specific interests and employment opportunities. Graduates from this program will have field and laboratory-based knowledge and applied skills that can immediately be used in a career. This program will also provide students with the capacity to be competitive for acceptance into graduate programs in ecology and conservation biology. | The Department of Biology conducted a survey of biology students during Spring 2020 to gauge career interests and professional goals. Of the 326 student responses, 7.4% indicated their biological area of interest was “Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.” Approximately, 9.2% (n = 37) of students indicated their career goal was employment with “ecology, wildlife, and environmental science,” and 13.4% (n = 54) had a career goal of non-human biology graduate school.
An exhaustive search of all colleges and universities under the supervision of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education demonstrates that none of the institutions offer a degree program similar to the proposed Ecology and Conservation Biology program. The focus of the proposed program with the greater Oklahoma City area enhances the education of urban ecology and conservation issues surrounding wildlife in an urban environment and how humans and wildlife interact. Further, we emphasize the uniqueness of the proposed program:
(a) The collaborative nature of the proposed program emphasizes interdisciplinary courses and knowledge ranging from biology, forensic science, math, chemistry, and geography.
(b) While the proposed program will be in the Biology Department at UCO, the foundation of the program is associated with the Center for Wildlife Forensics and Conservation Studies. | Fall 2025 | 20 | 2028 | 8 | 2028-2029 | Traditional Only | Content will be delivered in a traditional classroom setting. | Yes | Yes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/02/24 | | | No Protest | 12/23/23 | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | No Protest | 01/03/24 | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 03/01/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 03/01/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 23 | 01/03/24 10:45 AM | 04/26/24 9:02 AM | University of Central Oklahoma | Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management | 255 | Protest Period Expired | 12/22/23 | 01/06/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/29/24 | 03/15/24 | | | Sent | 12/22/23 | | 01/26/24 | Sent | 02/29/24 | Dr. Charlotte Simmons | cksimmons@uco.edu | Yes | N/A | | | Edmond, OK | Both Traditional and Online | In alignment with UCO’s mission and in service to the Oklahoma City metropolitan community, UCO’s College of Business will prepare students to become productive, creative, ethical, and engaged business leaders. The Supply Chain Management program will prepare students to solve business problems related to the delivery of goods and services, and speaks directly to productivity, creativity, ethics, and engaged leadership. Supply chain issues permeate business, and these valuable skills will allow our graduates to make a positive impact on commerce in Oklahoma or wherever they are employed.
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) program will have the following major objectives. The objectives reflect a modern enterprise perspective, one that fosters collaboration across all supply chain members rather than a zero-sum orientation that works to the detriment of suppliers and customers. SCM majors will design and analyze operations and supply chain capability, capacity, and location to achieve a firm’s strategic objectives.
1. SCM majors will analyze quality system problems within organizations, using quality concepts such as TQM, SPC, JIT, QFD, Lean, and Six Sigma.
2. SCM majors will display knowledge of shop floor control and design issues such as master scheduling, MRP, DRP, shop floor scheduling, appropriate layouts given the characteristics of the product and the facility.
3. SCM majors will demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative methods such as management science, statistics, and/or computer simulation in the solution of operations management problems.
4. SCM majors will apply methods of project management to achieve objectives in performance, time, and cost.
5. SCM majors will conduct a cost breakdown analysis for parts produced by various manufacturing processes.
6. SCM majors will design an integrated logistics network that aligns with company strategy and customer requirements.
The proposed program is the next step in a gradual evolution of our previous operations management and operations & supply chain programs. As industry evolves, so must our curriculum. Therefore, we are deleting the existing Information Systems & Operations Management – Operations and Supply Chain Management option, and we are requesting the proposed new program. | Supply Chain Management is a career built on specific knowledge in three areas: Logistics, Purchasing, and Operations. Per Oklahoma Works, Top 100 Critical Occupations, General and Operations Managers are estimated to provide 2,865 openings per year with an average salary of $78,145. Other jobs that these graduates typically hold are Project Managers, Operations Analysts, Management Analysts, Logistics Managers, and Purchasing Managers. With a total of 2,248 average yearly openings, these critical occupations (listed below) require a bachelor’s degree and have an average annual salary of $79,722.93.
Based on the Oklahoma Long-Term Occupational Outlook, 2020-2030, we find 5,410 jobs directly related to the Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree and Oklahoma’s future growth as well. These jobs are in occupations such as Management Occupations, Top Executives, General and Operations Managers, Administrative Services and Facilities Managers, Industrial Production Managers, Purchasing Managers, Business Operation Specialists, Logisticians, Management Analysts, Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other. | The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that business is the most popular major for undergraduate students in the United States. In 2023, 19.7% of all undergraduate students were enrolled in a business major. The NCES also reports that the number of students enrolled in business majors has been increasing in recent years. Between 2010 and 2023, the number of students enrolled in business majors increased by 17%.
Business students choose specific business majors based on interests, career prospects, salary, and job security.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of logistics managers, a type of Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional, will grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected due to the increasing complexity of global supply chains and the need for businesses to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This high demand will increase career prospects, salaries, and job security for careers in SCM.
The proximity of Tinker Air Force Base, the Air Force’s Supply Chain Headquarters, and the attractiveness of Tinker as an employer, increases the attractiveness of the Supply Chain Management program. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Logistics Center, located in Oklahoma City, manages their supply chain to maintain air safety in the United States and 44 countries around the world and serves to raise awareness of the viability of supply chain as a major for this area. | | Next Available Number from OSRHE | 52.1399 | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Fall 2024 | Main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma | 02/23/24 | Supply Chain Management | SOME of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 124 | The Supply Chain Management (SCM) program will have the following major objectives. The objectives reflect a modern enterprise perspective, one that fosters collaboration across all supply chain members rather than a zero-sum orientation that works to the detriment of suppliers and customers. SCM majors will design and analyze operations and supply chain capability, capacity, and location to achieve a firm’s strategic objectives.
1. SCM majors will analyze quality system problems within organizations, using quality concepts such as TQM, SPC, JIT, QFD, Lean, and Six Sigma.
2. SCM majors will display knowledge of shop floor control and design issues such as master scheduling, MRP, DRP, shop floor scheduling, appropriate layouts given the characteristics of the product and the facility.
3. SCM majors will demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative methods such as management science, statistics, and/or computer simulation in the solution of operations management problems.
4. SCM majors will apply methods of project management to achieve objectives in performance, time, and cost.
5. SCM majors will conduct a cost breakdown analysis for parts produced by various manufacturing processes.
6. SCM majors will design an integrated logistics network that aligns with company strategy and customer requirements. | Supply Chain Management is a career built on specific knowledge in three areas: Logistics, Purchasing, and Operations.
Per Oklahoma Works, Top 100 Critical Occupations, General and Operations Managers are estimated to provide 2,865 openings per year with an average salary of $78,145. Other jobs that these graduates typically hold are Project Managers, Operations Analysts, Management Analysts, Logistics Managers, and Purchasing Managers. With a total of 2,248 average yearly openings, these critical occupations (listed below) all require a bachelor’s degree and have an average annual salary of $79,722.93.
Based on the Oklahoma Long-Term Occupational Outlook, 2020-2030, we find 5,410 jobs directly related to the Supply Chain Management bachelor’s degree and Oklahoma’s future growth as well. These jobs are in occupations such as Management Occupations, Top Executives, General and Operations Managers, Administrative Services and Facilities Managers, Industrial Production Managers, Purchasing Managers, Business Operation Specialists, Logisticians, Management Analysts, Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other. | In alignment with UCO’s mission and in service to the Oklahoma City metropolitan community, UCO’s College of Business will prepare students to become productive, creative, ethical, and engaged business leaders. The Supply Chain Management program will prepare students to solve business problems related to the delivery of goods and services, and speaks directly to productivity, creativity, ethics, and engaged leadership. Supply chain issues permeate business, and these valuable skills will allow our graduates to make a positive impact on commerce in Oklahoma or wherever they are employed.
The proposed program is the next step in a gradual evolution of our previous operations management and operations & supply chain programs. As industry evolves, so must our curriculum. Therefore, we are deleting the existing Information Systems & Operations Management – Operations and Supply Chain Management option, and we are requesting the proposed new program. | The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that business is the most popular major for undergraduate students in the United States. In 2023, 19.7% of all undergraduate students were enrolled in a business major. The NCES also reports that the number of students enrolled in business majors has been increasing in recent years. Between 2010 and 2023, the number of students enrolled in business majors increased by 17%.
Business students choose specific business majors based on interests, career prospects, salary, and job security.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of logistics managers, a type of Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional, will grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected due to the increasing complexity of global supply chains and the need for businesses to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This high demand will increase career prospects, salaries, and job security for careers in SCM.
The proximity of Tinker Air Force Base, the Air Force’s Supply Chain Headquarters, and the attractiveness of Tinker as an employer, increases the attractiveness of the Supply Chain Management program. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Logistics Center, located in Oklahoma City, manages their supply chain to maintain air safety in the United States and 44 countries around the world and serves to raise awareness of the viability of supply chain as a major for this area. | Fall 2028 | 15 | 2028 | 8 | 2028-2029 | Both Traditional and Online | Desire2Learn will be used in all courses to maintain assignments, provide additional learning material, offer multiple modalities for communication with students, and maintain a repository of grades and assessment data. | Yes | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/02/24 | | | No Protest | 12/23/23 | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 12/22/23 | | | No Protest | 01/03/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 03/07/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 03/01/24 | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 03/01/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | No Protest | 02/29/24 | | | April 25, 2024 | | |
| 24 | 01/19/24 8:54 AM | 04/26/24 9:14 AM | University of Oklahoma | Master of Arts in Econometrics | 514 | Protest Period Expired | 01/19/24 | 02/03/24 | | | Approved by State Regents | April 25, 2024 | 02/01/24 | 02/21/24 | | | Sent | 01/19/24 | | 02/03/24 | Sent | 02/06/24 | Andre-Denis Wright | andre.wright@ou.edu | No | Under Review by CAO | Grey Allman | greyallman@ou.edu | Norman | Online Only | This program is designed to meet student and state needs for enhanced training in applications of econometrics. It addresses the current need for broad graduate statistics education, in support of students' pursuit of new careers, career advancements, and potential leadership positions. | The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 6% (average) growth through 2031 for “Economists” and reports a median annual salary of $105,630 for these professionals. This occupation only represents a segment of the career prospects for econometrics graduates, who can pursue statistics and analytics-oriented roles across a variety of fields and focus areas.
Our primary labor market analysis method utilizes job postings data to determine employer preferences, advertised salaries, and market change over time. The breadth of econometrics job outcomes makes a career grouping hard to define by traditional methods, and we experimented with different tactics to construct an accurate report. We eventually produced a group of job postings that included any of the following related skills:
• Econometrics
• Applied Economics
• Mathematical Economics • Economic Statistics
This methodology likely paints a somewhat conservative picture of job outcomes, as program graduates may find jobs that do not overtly advertise for these skills. However, this analysis shows where there is direct demand for people highly trained in the quantitative and statistical aspects of economics. We found roughly 20,000 total job postings in 2022 across this grouping, 63% of which had a preference or a requirement for a master’s degree. However, as candidates with a master’s frequently take precedence for roles without the strict requirement, we studied all postings except those with a stated preference or requirement for a Ph.D. or alternative doctorate. | It is the first OU online graduate program to focus on econometrics. The program seeks to provide training in the field of econometrics and data analytics, using an entirely on-line course modality framework. Students can benefit from the program without living in the Norman/ OKC area, thus expanding the market for potential students. | | | 45.0603 | | Fall 2024 | Norman | 01/12/24 | | ALL of the courses in the program can be completed entirely online | 30 | This program is designed to meet student and state needs for enhanced training in applications of econometrics. It addresses the current need for broad graduate statistics education, in support of students' pursuit of new careers, career advancements, and potential leadership positions. | The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 6% (average) growth through 2031 for “Economists” and reports a median annual salary of $105,630 for these professionals. This occupation only represents a segment of the career prospects for econometrics graduates, who can pursue statistics and analytics-oriented roles across a variety of fields and focus areas.
Our primary labor market analysis method utilizes job postings data to determine employer preferences, advertised salaries, and market change over time. The breadth of econometrics job outcomes makes a career grouping hard to define by traditional methods, and we experimented with different tactics to construct an accurate report. We eventually produced a group of job postings that included any of the following related skills:
• Econometrics
• Applied Economics
• Mathematical Economics • Economic Statistics
This methodology likely paints a somewhat conservative picture of job outcomes, as program graduates may find jobs that do not overtly advertise for these skills. However, this analysis shows where there is direct demand for people highly trained in the quantitative and statistical aspects of economics. We found roughly 20,000 total job postings in 2022 across this grouping, 63% of which had a preference or a requirement for a master’s degree. However, as candidates with a master’s frequently take precedence for roles without the strict requirement, we studied all postings except those with a stated preference or requirement for a Ph.D. or alternative doctorate. | This program addresses the current need for broad graduate statistics education. It is the first OU online graduate program to focus on econometrics. The program seeks to provide training in the field of econometrics and data analytics, using an entirely on-line course modality framework. Students can benefit from the program without living in the Norman/ OKC area, thus expanding the market for potential students. | There are no other programs in the state system that offer an advanced degree in Econometrics. | Fall 2027 | 109 | 2026 | 74 | 2026-2027 | Online only | This degree will use several technologies to deliver content similar to what is received by traditional students, including Canvas LMS, Zoom. Online students will have full access to the library and its many resources as well as the online writing center services by submitting assignment drafts for review. Online students will have access to disability services and necessary accommodations like other students. Classroom resources (videos, discussion formats, classroom activities) will be available. Online student are welcome at live graduation ceremonies should they choose to attend. | Yes | Yes | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/23/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No Protest | 02/02/24 | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | No Protest | 01/19/24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | April 25, 2024 | | |