Eastern Oklahoma State College offers a variety of courses and degree programs within the Division of Language, Humanities and Education. These courses encourage students to expand their knowledge and develop skills in critical thinking, verbal and written communication, teaching and leadership and the arts.
The Division of Language, Humanities and Education offers associate degrees (AA and AS) that prepare graduates for transfer as juniors into bachelor’s degree programs at universities.
The A.A. in English is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to major in English or related fields. This program gives those students an excellent foundation in the English language and literature. At Eastern students complete the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree.
For admission to the English program:
Earning an associate degree in Enterprise Development with a General Studies option is a great way to use the college credit you have in order to be more successful in your career. The program is designed for working adults who have already earned at least 18 hours of college credit and want to finish an associate degree. To learn more about the program, visit the Reach Higher webpage.
For admission to the Enterprise Development program:
Students majoring in General Studies are advised in the Division of Language, Humanities and Education, but students are not limited to course work or fields of emphasis in this division. The General Studies major is designed for the student who wants to tailor his or her coursework to address particular educational, career, or personal goals. After completing the A.A., graduates may enter universities to major in general (interdisciplinary) studies. Students may also enter other majors, but additional lower-division courses may be needed. This degree is available in a traditional face-to-face setting or fully online.
For admission to the General Studies program:
The A.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to pursue teacher certification programs at four-year colleges and universities.
For admission to the Health, Physical Education & Recreation program:
The A.A. in Mass Communication is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students planning to major in Mass Communication or related fields at a four-year college or university. Mass Communication major is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of Mass Communication. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of news–gathering, writing, editing, and design. All students are afforded the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through work with the award-winning Eastern Statesman newspaper.
For admission to the Mass Communication program:
Eastern is home to Mountaineer Radio "The Mix" 93.1 FM and 104.9 FM, featuring top 40, light rock, classic rock, adult contemporary, pop and cross-over country music. Students in Eastern's Mass Communication degree program are involved in all aspects of the radio station, serving as interns and on-air personalities. Students produce news and weather reports, public service announcements and other programming. Students also have the opportunity to select music, produce their own show, help with live remotes and provide play-by-play and color commentary during sports broadcasts. To learn more, contact radio@eosc.edu or call 918-465-1410.
Eastern students in the Mass Communication program produce the e-version of The Statesman featuring local stories, campus news, sports and events. To learn more, contact adviser Kristen Turner at 918-465-1720.
Get involved and join the Arts and Humanities Club, a student organization for those interested in the arts and humanities. See more activities available on the Student Organizations webpage.
The Mountaineer Minute is a weekly video segment featuring news, events and student activities at Eastern Oklahoma State College. The Mountaineer Minute is produced by students in Eastern's Mass Communication program. Visit Eastern’s YouTube channel to view the latest Minute, or see more activities available on the Student Organizations webpage.
The A.A. in Music is designed to provide freshman and sophomore-level music instruction to students planning to complete a bachelor's degree in music, as well as those looking to acquire a deeper knowledge of the art of music. Completing the first two years of music instruction at Eastern Oklahoma State College will help lessen your overall program costs, provide you with personalized instruction, and give you the opportunity to work with community musicians while growing and developing your skill base. Students majoring in music will have the opportunity to perform in the concert band, choir, chamber groups, and recital programs.
At Eastern, you will receive:
Eastern offers three tracks in Music: instrumental, piano or vocal.
For admission to the Music program:
For admission to the Native American Studies program:
The A.A. in Elementary Education is designed to outline the freshman and sophomore years of study for students who plan to transfer to a university to seek a degree in teacher education with certification for Pre–K through grade six. The requirements are set for this major by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education. The student who completes this program at Eastern with a 3.0 GPA or better may expect to be admitted to teacher training programs at regional or comprehensive universities.
For admission to the Pre-Elementary program:
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