Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford is part of a statewide program that aims to help many Oklahomans return to college to finish their bachelor\u27s degrees

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1SWOSU Continues to Offer Adult DegreeCompletion Program07.24.2009Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford is part of a statewide programthat aims to help many Oklahomans return to college to finish their bachelor's degrees."ReachHigher: Oklahoma's Degree Completion Program" is designed for adults whoattended at least two years of college but did not complete a bachelor's degree.Participants take college courses in a flexible, adult-friendly format and, when finished,will have a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.The universities that offer the degree include: SWOSU; Northeastern State University inTahlequah, Cameron University in Lawton, East Central University in Ada, LangstonUniversity in Langston, Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Rogers StateUniversity in Claremore and the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.Dr. Les Crall, associate dean of the Everett Dobson School of Business & Technology,is a member of a state-wide committee that designed the program, which is stillconsidered a young program in the state of Oklahoma. With a degree in organizationalleadership, graduates will be prepared for job promotions, pay raises or new careersthat require a bachelor's degree. They will be equipped with communication skills,leadership concepts and other knowledge and skills that are relevant in the workforce.To qualify for ReachHigher, students must already have earned at least 72 credit hours,hold at least a 2.0 grade point average, be at least 21 years old and not enrolled as afull-time student for at least one year.Students can apply for the program by calling the SWOSU Registrar's Office at580.774.3777 or visiting www.reachhigheroklahoma.org.

07-24-2009 SWOSU Continues to Offer Adult Degree Completion Program

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07-24-2009 SWOSU Continues to Offer Adult Degree Completion Program

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