Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education policy establishes the guidelines, criteria and standards for use by Oklahoma State System for Higher Education (public) institutions in developing programs for which degrees will be awarded.
Summary of Minimum Degree Requirements by Degree Type
(number and type of hours required)
| - | Associate in Arts/Associate in Science | Associate in Applied Science | Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of (Specialty) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total semester credit hours required | 60 | 60 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| General education | 37 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Credit in residence at awarding institution* | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Course work applicable to major | 23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Technical-occupational specialty | N/A | 27 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Support and related courses | N/A | 0-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal arts and sciences course work | N/A | N/A | 80 | 55 | 40 |
| Credit from a baccalaureate degree-granting institution** | N/A | N/A | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Area of specialization*** | N/A | N/A | 30 | 30 | 30 |
*For bachelor's degrees, 15 of the final 30 hours or 50% of the major are also required in residence.
**40 hours must be upper-division courses.
***50% must be upper division courses.
For more information about degree requirements, contact your college or university academic adviser or email sbeauchamp@osrhe.edu.