The Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Design is excited to announce that a new agreement has been formally established between Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and the University of Oklahoma’s Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture. This partnership creates a direct and seamless transfer pathway for students from the Associate Arts (AA) of Diversified Studies at OCCC to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Design (EnD) at OU.
The agreement aligns curriculums to ensure that students who complete their AA in Diversified Studies at OCCC will have satisfied all of OU's general education requirements as well as the essential prerequisite courses for the EnD major. This eliminates guesswork and potential delays, providing a clear and efficient roadmap for students to follow from their first day at OCCC to their graduation from OU.
The EnD program is known for its emphasis on experiential learning and professional preparation. Students engage with real-world issues facing Oklahoma communities, often through projects and lectures featuring local professionals. The program’s structure is designed not only to impart knowledge but also to build professional networks and practical skills from the outset.
Furthermore, this pathway opens doors to advanced educational opportunities. Students who transfer to OU through this agreement and excel in the EnD program are well-positioned to take advantage of several accelerated master’s degree programs. These innovative options allow high-achieving students to earn graduate credit while completing their bachelor's degree, potentially saving a year or more on the path to a master's in fields like Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or Regional and City Planning.
The establishment of this transfer pathway represents a shared commitment by OCCC and OU to strengthen educational infrastructure and support student success. It provides a defined, accessible route for local students to pursue a specialized and impactful four-year degree, fostering the development of future professionals who will go on to design sustainable, resilient, and vibrant communities right here in Oklahoma.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
The Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that Camille Germany, Chief of Staff, has been named the 2026 recipient of the university-wide Jennifer L. Wise Good Stewardship Award.
Gibbs College faculty Ken Marold and Bryan Bloom were recognized at the 2026 ACSA Architectural Education Awards during the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) 114th Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, held March 26–28, 2026.
