Online degrees at Oklahoma City University for health care professionals

Oklahoma City University provides an education that equips students with the skills and confidence to adapt to and excel in a complex and dynamic world. The core values of integrity, respect, diversity and inclusion, and collaboration are the foundation upon which work for the university is conducted and the qualities to which all faculty and staff are expected to consider when making decisions. OCU believes deeply in treating others with dignity and kindness and approaching people and situations with open minds and hearts. OCU takes purposeful action to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all and intentionally pursue common goals with a genuine spirit of community.

The RN-BSN program at OCU allows registered nurses to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as few as 12 months. This program is specifically designed to accommodate the schedules of working Oklahoma nurses with:

• 100% online, asynchronous coursework
• No waitlists
• Completion in as few as two semesters
• Total of 124 credits (with 72 credits awarded for an active RN license)

OCU's online Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) prepares students to address significant mental health needs in Oklahoma and across the country with compassion and evidence-based practices.

Program highlights include:

• 60 credit hours of comprehensive counseling curriculum
• Full alignment with Oklahoma licensure requirements
• Multiple completion timelines (2-4 years) to fit your life
• Innovative remote clinical skills labs using Microsoft Teams
• Practicum and internship experiences at sites throughout Oklahoma

The CMHC program emphasizes the practitioner-wellness model, preparing counselors who can effectively serve their communities while maintaining their own well-being.

• Complete online application through NursingCAS
• Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
• Provide proof of active, unencumbered U.S. RN license
• Demonstrate minimum 2.5 GPA
• Submit current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification

Nursing Admissions

• Complete online application
• Submit official transcripts showing completed bachelor's degree
• Provide professional resume/CV
• Submit personal statement outlining your goals
• Include two letters of professional recommendation

Counseling Admissions

OCU is committed to making quality education affordable for health care professionals throughout Oklahoma and the country. Financial options include:

• Federal financial aid (FAFSA school code: 003166)
• Oklahoma-specific health care scholarships
• Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities with local health care systems
• Payment plans allowing tuition to be paid in four installments each semester
• Military benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program

Contact OCU’s Oklahoma-based financial aid counselors at (405) 208-5211 or finaid@okcu.edu to create a personalized financial plan that makes advancing your health care career affordable and accessible.

One of the core tenets of Oklahoma City University Online is to create engaging virtual learning opportunities for adult learners. OCUOnline is presented through Desire to Learn (D2L), an online learning platform designed for personalized, flexible learning experiences. Students from Tulsa to Tallahassee, Edmond to Oakland, and everywhere in between, can log on to watch lectures, study texts, and collaborate with their peers, wherever and whenever works best for them.

Online learning gives students autonomy over their learning process. Studying outside of a classroom allows you to learn at your own pace: pausing, rewinding, and repeating lessons as much as you need in the style that works for you. With 24-hour access to course materials, you don’t have to rely on your note-taking to save information from a professor’s enlightening lecture. You can also easily search and reference texts saved to your device or access them from anywhere with an internet connection. In addition, if you do run into any technological issues, OCU student success coordinators are available to help you troubleshoot, find what you need, and get you back on track.

Oklahoma City University
2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1493