Program Overview

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Oklahoma State University Programs

Oklahoma State University offers a wide range of programs across various colleges and schools. The following sections provide an overview of the programs available.

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences offers programs in:

• Aerospace Studies
• American Studies
• Art, Graphic Design, and Art History
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Computer Science
• Economics
• English
• Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Languages and Literatures
• Mathematics
• Media and Strategic Communications
• Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
• Military Science
• Multidisciplinary Studies
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Theatre

College of Education and Human Sciences

The College of Education and Human Sciences offers programs in:

• Certificates
• Design and Merchandising
• Human Development and Family Science
• Nutritional Sciences
• School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling, and Counseling Psychology
• School of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Aviation
• School of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation
• School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

The College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology offers programs in:

• Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Engineering and Technology Management
• Fire, Construction, and Emergency Management
• Industrial Engineering and Management
• Materials, Mechatronics, and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• School of Architecture

Ferguson College of Agriculture

The Ferguson College of Agriculture offers programs in:

• Agricultural Communications
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Education
• Agricultural Leadership
• Animal and Food Sciences
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
• Entomology and Plant Pathology
• Environmental Sciences
• Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
• International Agriculture
• Natural Resource Ecology and Management
• Plant and Soil Sciences

School of Global Studies

The School of Global Studies offers programs in:

• International Studies

Spears School of Business

The Spears School of Business offers programs in:

• Economics
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Management
• Management Science and Information Systems
• School of Accounting
• School of Entrepreneurship
• School of Marketing and International Business

The Honors College

The Honors College offers programs for high-achieving students.

Graduate College

The Graduate College offers various master's and doctoral degree programs, including:

• Doctoral Degree Programs
• Graduate Certificates
• Master's Degree Programs

Physics: Optics and Photonics, MS

The Physics: Optics and Photonics, MS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of optics and photonics.

Thesis Option

The thesis option requires:

• Total Hours: 30
• Required Courses:
  • PHYS 5453: Mathematical Methods for Physicists
  • PHYS 5613: Quantum Mechanics I
  • Select 9 hours of Photonics core courses
• Electives:
  • Select 9 hours from two groups of electives
• Thesis/Research:
  • Select 6 hours of supervised research with submission of an approved thesis

Non-Thesis Option

The non-thesis option requires:

• Total Hours: 32
• Required Courses:
  • PHYS 5453: Mathematical Methods for Physicists
  • PHYS 5613: Quantum Mechanics I
  • Select 9 hours of Photonics core courses
• Electives:
  • Select 9 hours from two groups of electives
• Additional Electives:
  • Select 6 hours of advanced courses at the graduate level
• Report:
  • Students must complete a 2-credit hour report

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

The Graduate College has specific requirements for master's degree programs, including minimal GPA, language proficiency, and other general requirements.

Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University has multiple campuses, including Stillwater, Tulsa, Center for Health Sciences, Oklahoma City, Institute of Technology, Division of Agriculture, and Veterinary Medicine. The university offers various resources, including campus safety, research, extension and engagement, alumni and friends, OSU athletics, and America's Healthiest Campus.