The University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality education for learners at every stage of life. Through innovative online degree programs, professional development opportunities, and collaborative initiatives across the university, PACS serves students who are balancing education with careers, military service, family responsibilities, and other commitments.
Recognizing that today’s learners often follow nontraditional educational pathways, PACS is committed to providing flexible, accessible, and career-relevant programs that help students achieve their academic and professional goals. Whether completing a bachelor’s degree, advancing in a current career, or gaining new skills for the future, students benefit from the academic excellence, respected faculty, and resources of the University of Oklahoma.
PACS takes a holistic approach to learning that connects academic achievement with personal growth, professional success, and civic engagement. Coursework is designed to encourage the immediate application of knowledge in real-world settings while fostering critical thinking, lifelong learning, and active participation in local and global communities.
By combining the strength of an OU education with the flexibility modern learners need, PACS empowers students to transform their experience, expand their opportunities, and make a meaningful impact in their careers, communities, and lives.
Since 1961, the University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) has been committed to expanding access to high-quality education for learners wherever they are. Through flexible online degree programs and professional learning opportunities, PACS helps students achieve their academic and career goals while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
OU students who earn their degrees online benefit from the same academic excellence and respected university credential while gaining practical skills they can immediately apply in their careers. This unique learning experience prepares graduates to advance professionally, pursue new opportunities, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
The best way to understand the College of Professional and Continuing Studies is through the students we serve. Our learners are professionals, military-connected students, community leaders, and lifelong learners who balance education alongside careers, families, and other responsibilities. They bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise to the classroom, creating a rich and collaborative learning environment that benefits everyone.
As members of the OU community, these students build on their existing knowledge while developing new skills they can apply immediately in their personal and professional lives. As graduates, they leave with the confidence, adaptability, and practical expertise to advance their careers, serve their communities, and make a meaningful impact wherever they live and work.
The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies provides access to transformational, world-class University of Oklahoma degrees, certifications, and programs for a varied group of learners.
To carry out our mission, we offer exceptional programming and tailored support services centered on the following core values:
We are Student-Centered. Our students are fundamental to everything we do, so every decision and action contributes to our students’ learning experiences.
We are Service-Oriented. We provide exceptional service for our students, clients, and each other.
We are Quality-Driven. Students learn best when they are engaged, challenged, and supported, and we seek to provide an optimal combination of those factors throughout all our program offerings.
We are Innovative. We constantly search for the most effective ways to serve and engage our unique student populations, To do so, we encourage forward-thinking, creativity, and initiative.
We act and relate with Integrity. We operate honestly, ethically, transparently, and respectfully.
