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’s degrees

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1SWOSU Offers Adult Degree CompletionProgram07.31.2008Southwestern 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 Universityin Tahlequah, Cameron University in Lawton, East Central University in Ada, LangstonUniversity in Langston, Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Rogers StateUniversity in Claremore, Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, and theUniversity of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.Dr. Les Crall, chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Computer Systemsat SWOSU, is a member of a state-wide committee that designed the new program,which is still in its infant stage. With a degree in organizational leadership, graduateswill be prepared for job promotions, pay raises or new careers that require a bachelor’sdegree. They will be equipped with communication skills, leadership concepts and otherknowledge 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.ReachHigher was created because more than 69,000 Oklahomans have attendedcollege for at least two years but do not have a bachelor’s degree. The State Regentsbegan exploring a program that would help these Oklahomans get a degree. Businessand industry leaders, education officials and former students were asked for their input.It was determined that a business-based degree was needed and a collaboration ofuniversities across the state should offer the program.Classes will cost $157.25 per credit hour for in-state students and $372.50 per credithour for out-of-state students. Students can apply for the program by calling theSWOSU Registrar’s Office at 580.774.3777 or visiting www.reachhigheroklahoma.org.

07-31-2008 SWOSU Offers Adult Degree Completion Program

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07-31-2008 SWOSU Offers Adult Degree Completion Program

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