Programs
External Academic Degree Program Students pursue for-credit courses in a user-friendly format that has the adult learner in mind. Once enrolled in courses, the student orders textbooks and study guide, along with other course materials from the ORU bookstore. The study guide is a road map to the course's three major assignments, which are mailed to the School of LifeLonge Education about every 4 weeks. At the conclusion of the third assignment, the student prepares to take a final exam, which is proctored by a qualified individual in the student's area. Courses in the External Academic Degree Program lead to the Bachelor of Science degree in four majors: Business Administration, Christian Care and Counseling, Church Ministries, and Liberal Studies. Descriptions for these degrees are listed below. There is also a fifth major, Exploratory, which does not lead to a degree. A similar program offered by ORU's School of Education enables students to pursue a degree-completion program in Elementary Education at a distance from the University. A brief description is provided below. For more details, please visit the School of Education's website (see the "Links" button on the left-hand sidebar of this page).
External Business Administration Degree, B.S. The Business Administration major is designed to provide backgroun for executives in business enterprises and industrial society. A broad background in the liberal arts provides a basis for social understanding and appreciation in society as it relates to the business environment. this major is an excellent preparatory program for students desiring to pursue the Master of Business Administration degree or the Master of Management degree, which are offered through the ORU School of Business. Degree Plans External Business Administration, B.S.
External Christian Care and Counseling Degree, B.S. This major is designed to prepare students for lay ministries of counseling within the context of the local chursh and church-related agencies. This program equips students ot help people realize wholeness in every area of their lives--spirit, mind and body. This major is an excellent preparatory program for the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling offered through the ORU School of Theology and Missions. Degree Plans External Christian Care and Counseling, B.S.
External Church Ministries Degree, B.S. According to Ephesians 4:11, evangelists, pastors, and teachers have been appointed in the church to prepare God's people for works of service so that the Body of Christ may be built up. The Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries is a general theological degree. Degree Plans External Church Ministries, B.S.
Elementary Education with Certification (Degree Completion Program), B.S.Ed. As Christian schools raise teacher requirements in order to meet accreditation standards, private school teachers are faced with the need for a degree. The ORU School of Education (in conjunction with the School of LifeLong Education) has created this program to satisfy that need and also to train those wanting to teach in the public school arena with a Christ-based philosophy. Students complete two-thirds of this degree through correspondence courses and the remaining third in residence by attending the School of Education Summer Institute or by transfer credit. Courses are taught by full-time ORU Education faculty, including the department's dean and associate dean. In addition to ORU's regional accreditation, this degree is accredited by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP) and the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE). This is a degree completion program; therefore, the ORU School of Education will only accept applicants who have fulfilled the minimum requirement of general education coursework. For details on the required general education courses, see the degree plan for the Exploratory major above. For more detailed information on the program, please visit the ORU School of Education website or contact Richard Berumen in the School of Education (rberumen@oru.edu).
External Exploratory Major (Does Not Lead to a Degree) The Exploratory major is designed with two purposes in mind: (1) to guide students who are not yet ready to declare a major and (2) to help potential Elementary Education with Certification (Degree Completion Program) students gain the general education credits required by the ORU School of Education. The Exploratory major does not lead to a degree; rather, it is a way for students to complete their required general education courses before declaring a major.
Degree Plans External Exploratory Major (General Education Requirements)
External Liberal Studies Degree, B.S./Liberal Arts Degree, B.A. The Liberal Studies and the Liberal Arts majors offered through the SLLE provide students with the opportunity to participate in a program that can be more directed to their needs and interests--and even utilize previous academic experiences. Under the direction of administrative and faculty advisors, individualized programs are developed that not only provide flexibility for students but also maintain high academic and professional standards within the content areas. The Liberal Studies major requires that students pursue at least two distinct areas of emphasis with an interdisciplinary format. A variety of coursework and experiences, including transfer opportunities from other recognized institutions of higher learning, is possible within the degree plan. The Liberal Arts major includes the same content requirements plus a foreign language component validating oral and written proficiency. Degree Plans External Liberal Studies, B.S.
Home Bible Study Video Series The life-changing lessons of the Bible come to life through this dynamic, non-credit program offered for personal enrichment and spiritual growth. The flagship course of the series, Charismatic Life and the Healing Ministry, taught by ORU President, Dr. Richard Roberts, provides essential teaching about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the joy of the Lord, and living life for Lord on a daily basis. Students view a set of videotapes and complete questions in a study guide. The final assignment is mailed to the School of LifeLong Education for grading. For each course completed, the student will receive a certificate of completion.
For information and to enroll, please contact the SLLE office 800.643.7976.
Certificate of Theology Distance education students earn a Certificate of Theology by pursuing practical courses pertaining to various aspects of Christian theology. The non-credit courses are made up of textbooks and a study guide to lead the student through the course. Three assignments are mailed to the School of LifeLong Education for grading. For each course completed, students earn a certificate of completion. Upon finishing all 12 courses in the program, students earn a Certificate of Theology.
Degree Plan Certificate of Theology Courses
Diploma/Certificate Bible Institute Program ORU has established the Certificate/Diploma Bible Institute Program to complement the educational ministries of the local church for the equipping of the saints for ministry. Through the Bible Institute Program, the local church links arms with the ORU School of LifeLong Education to offer the Short-Term Theological Certificate, the Advanced Certificate of Theology, and the Diploma of Theological Studies. Certificate and Diploma programs are conducted at the local church with academic and administrative support from the University. For more information, please contact Dr. Paul King - pking@oru.edu.
Home School College Program The ORU Home School College Program offers home educated youth the experience of taking college courses through correspondence while finishing high school. This provides the student with exposure to the advanced level as well as a firm foundation for success in college. The courses are full accredited and can be transferred to colleges and universities throughout the nation. Participating in this program, the student can complete anywhere from one college course to more than a semseter's worth of courses before arriving at the university. Not only is this an affordable way to begin college, but the experience also provides the student with a valuable head start emotionally and academically.
Home School College Program
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