Three Oklahoma public universities have been approved to offer bachelor’s degree programs requiring fewer credit hours than a traditional four-year degree.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved four programs at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and Rogers State University. The programs will require between 90 and 103 credit hours, compared with the minimum 120 credit hours required for a traditional bachelor’s degree.
Oklahoma Representative Ryan Eaves and Oklahoma Senator Julie Daniels authored House Bill 3315, which directed the State Regents to study the feasibility of three-year, 90-credit-hour bachelor’s degree programs. The measure was signed into law April 30.
OU will offer a Bachelor of Applied Studies in Social Work. OSU will offer Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Business Essentials and Applications. Rogers State will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Workforce Development.
“I’m excited to see Oklahoma higher education moving forward with three-year degree options,” Eaves said. “The State Regents and our universities recognize the need for more flexible pathways to a bachelor’s degree.”
