Finish your bachelor’s degree
as an adult learner at the University of Oklahoma.
Whether you’re ready to advance your career, boost your skill set, or accomplish a new milestone, finishing your degree can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
At OU Online, we offer a variety of degree completion programs to meet the unique needs of adult learners returning to college. Our programs provide the same academic quality as our in-person, traditional offerings but are designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to balance school with your other commitments.
Our workforce-focused bachelor’s degrees are offered in a flexible, 100% online format, allowing you to transfer up to 90 hours of past college credit. If you are a minimum of five years post high school/GED or at least 25 years of age (by the first day of class) and have at least 60 hours of college credit, explore our degrees and start building the skills you need to excel in some of the region’s most in-demand career fields.
One university dedicated to your success as an adult learner.
OU meets the unique academic & professional demands of nontraditional learners. These programs bring OU’s nationally ranked academic programs to you, wherever you are, in a convenient and flexible online format.
The University of Oklahoma works with world-renowned faculty and industry expert adjunct instructors who work in the fields in which they teach. Engage with curriculum that will provide you with the real-world knowledge you’ll need to excel in your career.
If you’ve earned college credits at other institutions, you could save money and get your degree faster by transferring your credits to OU. Our enrollment coaches are ready to answer your questions and help you evaluate your transfer credit.
Students Attend OU from
Across the U.S.
OU Online Graduates
and Counting
Best Online
Bachelor's Program by U.S. News & World Report
Best Online Bachelor's Program for Veteran's by U.S. News & World Report
OU degree completion programs students can learn and interact with instructors and classmates 100% online. You can complete all online courses on your schedule, logging in at your convenience and from anywhere around the world.
Looking for an in-person degree instead? Please visit OU Admissions and Recruitment for more information!
No matter where you started your educational journey, we have the flexibility and support you need to finish your degrees while balancing your work, family, and other life commitments.
Build a strong foundation and develop skills that prepare you for a variety of in-demand careers. Your degree can be customized to fit your experience, interests, and goals.
Learn how to manage the strategic direction of a business or facility in the healthcare industry and help people live longer, healthier lives.
Prepare for one of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation and develop the skills to enhance the overall leadership capacity within an organization.
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective leader while preparing for advancement in a law enforcement career.
Master a set of skills necessary for leadership positions in almost any area of employment, including a variety of in-demand fields in Oklahoma.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of construction managers is projected to grow 5 percent by 2032. Learn advanced technological proficiency and leadership skills while earning the credentials you need for job advancement.
Many states, including Oklahoma, are experiencing teacher shortages. Learn to immediately apply what you are learning in class to the educational context in which you work and become prepared to seek alternative teaching certification.
Aerospace & Defense Management
Aerospace and defense is Oklahoma’s second-largest economic sector. This degree focuses on leadership, statistical thinking, and aerospace and defense through a national security and political context, preparing you to advance in a growing industry.
“I feel like this program has given me a handle on being a business owner, on what branding looks like and what marketing looks like, so the company I have started in my son’s honor can honor him with excellence.”
Mandi Atwell, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies-Business Administration, 2023
Our programs are offered year-round and in eight-week increments. You can apply to begin in the fall (August or October), spring (January or March), and summer.
Our admissions committee operates under a rolling admissions process, allowing you to be admitted in as little as two weeks before starting classes.
| Semester Projected | Credit Hours | Hours Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 Session I | 6 | 66/120 |
| Fall 2023 Session II | 6 | 72/120 |
| Spring 2024 Session I | 6 | 78/120 |
| Spring 2024 Session II | 6 | 84/120 |
| Summer 2024 | 6 | 90/120 |
| Semester Projected | Credit Hours | Hours Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 Session II | 6 | 66/120 |
| Spring 2024 Session I | 6 | 72/120 |
| Spring 2024 Session II | 6 | 78/120 |
| Summer 2024 | 6 | 84/120 |
| Fall 2024 Session I | 6 | 90/120 |
| Semester Projected | Credit Hours | Hours Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 Session I | 6 | 66/120 |
| Spring 2024 Session II | 6 | 72/120 |
| Summer 2024 | 6 | 78/120 |
| Fall 2024 Session I | 6 | 84/120 |
| Fall 2024 Session II | 6 | 90/120 |
| Semester Projected | Credit Hours | Hours Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 Session II | 6 | 66/120 |
| Summer 2024 | 6 | 72/120 |
| Fall 2024 Session I | 6 | 78/120 |
| Fall 2024 Session II | 6 | 84/120 |
| Spring 2025 Session I | 6 | 90/120 |
| Semester Projected | Credit Hours | Hours Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | 6 | 66/120 |
| Fall 2024 Session I | 6 | 72/120 |
| Fall 2024 Session II | 6 | 78/120 |
| Spring 2025 Session I | 6 | 84/120 |
| Spring 2025 Session II | 6 | 90/120 |
Whether you need assistance filling out your application for admission, managing transfer credits, developing a degree plan and registering for courses, managing your coursework, or searching for a job after graduation, our team of dedicated faculty and staff members are here to help you achieve your academic goals.
We understand learning online can come with interruptions and setbacks. Our tutoring team is here to support you and keep you on track.
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Whether you need to gather information, borrow materials, or need help with a research project, OU Libraries has a wealth of services available.
Find resources to help you develop career skills, explore career paths, find community, apply for jobs, and more.
Explore options to help pay for your education, including federal and state loans, scholarships, grants, work-study programs, private loans, self-payment, and tuition reimbursement.
The University of Oklahoma provides a variety of online resources that not only support you through your education but also help you connect with the OU community.
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
