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Get the direct skills you need to take your career further, faster. In East Central University’s online B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, you make your education what you need it to be to directly support your goals.

Choose classes to advance your role on your current career path, finish your degree in the least amount of time or that help you gain entry to graduate school.

Working with your advisor, you’ll create an independent learning plan that matches your academic and career goals. This includes completing two, 60-hour internships that give you direct experience and networking opportunities in your field.

ECU graduates use their new credentials to step into management and leadership positions and increase their earning potential.

Prepare for leadership roles in sports management in the online Master of Education in Sports Administration program at East Central University. The program is aligned to the standards of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education standards (NASPE) and the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). Study where and when it’s best for you, and graduate within a year.

Topics of study

• Facility management
• Legal aspects of sports
• Sports ethics
• Marketing
• Event management
• Leadership
• American society and sports

You’ll also complete a 100-hour practicum to gain valuable experience.

By graduation, you can:

• Plan, organize, lead and evaluate the goals of sports organizations
• Develop strategic plans and allocate resources
• Conduct sports-management research
• Apply various areas of law to the sports industry, understand the court system and how legal issues are decided, sex discrimination issues and collective bargaining agreements as a component of labor law.
• Use marketing concepts and product orientation and know the process of the sports-marketing planning model
• Understand factors that shape sport in a culture and why business is involved in sports
• Develop an organizational budget, use the principles of fundraising and accounting procedures as a tool in finance
• Establish a code of professional ethics
• Use mass communications and the mass media industry and understand how business decisions are made

Graduates of the Sports Administration program take on roles in sports management such as coaches, directors and event coordinators.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree from East Central University Online offers comprehensive law enforcement training to prepare you for a variety of leadership positions within the field. The program delivers career-ready skills that can be immediately applied in diverse professional law enforcement settings, and also provides a path towards the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certification.

Courses for the program are taught in 8-week sessions by a faculty of experts with years of experience. Faculty members are committed to providing personalized attention to ensure you receive the academic guidance and support necessary to succeed as a student and professional after graduation.

As you learn from seasoned law enforcement professionals, you'll build a thorough understanding of the causes of crime and society's reaction to crime, in addition to police function, criminal investigations, law enforcement in rural communities, the legal aspects of criminal justice, criminal behavior theory and correctional institutions. You'll complete the program with the credential to pursue graduate study in criminal justice, plus the skills required to advance your career as a police officer, probation officer, state trooper, detective and more.

ECU Online offers an interactive learning environment that allows you to study on your time and complete your degree at a pace that works for your busy schedule. You'll receive flexible schedule options, plus convenient opportunities for virtual discussions with faculty members. Earn your degree online and balance your education with full-time responsibilities.

The online Master of Criminal Justice Administration program from East Central University provides the skills and expertise law enforcement professionals need to become leaders within the field. Through an online curriculum founded on innovation, students prepare to overcome the challenges faced by real-world leaders in today’s criminal justice system. Taught by educators with years of field experience, each course delivers careful instruction on essential law enforcement topics, plus advanced administrative skills that can immediately be applied to the workplace.

The program also offers flexible course schedules that allow students to balance their degree with their full-time professional and personal responsibilities. With unparalleled academic support from educators and the convenience of learning online, students explore litigation in the criminal justice system and the foundations of Native American law while learning to analyze crime patterns through advanced criminological theory. In addition, students also strengthen their professional skills in areas including decision-making, grant proposal-writing, organizational leadership, communication and research.

With a strong understanding of how law enforcement agencies function within diverse political climates, graduates complete the program fully equipped with the skills necessary for diverse leadership roles within the criminal justice field. From first-line supervisors to U.S. Secret Service agents, this online criminal justice degree establishes the educational standard for the future of law enforcement.

Imagine how your future could change by continuing your education. With East Central University Online, you don't have to just imagine it. You can complete your master's degree and achieve your goals in as little as 18 months.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership degree from ECU Online is designed for working teachers who want to enter higher-level administrative roles. This program emphasizes a combination of leadership theory and hands-on training that prepares you to become an effective decision-maker in education.

Each course is taught by exceptional educators and is part of a challenging curriculum that aligns with the National Educational Leadership Recognition standards. You'll explore the fundamentals of public school administration, current legal aspects of education, advanced educational psychology, the latest classroom technologies and more. Additionally, you'll also complete a practicum to gain ample hands-on experience in the field.

ECU's Online degree programs were created to fit your busy schedule and your budget. Each online degree offers rewarding experiences, affordable tuition, a generous transfer credit policy and a convenient online format that provides the balance to thrive academically and personally.

Unlock new opportunities in your education career with the online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. Ready to get started? Learn more.

Become a library media specialist or school librarian with the online Master of Education in Library Media degree from East Central University. Improve student performance, inspire learning and advance your career.

Designed for working professionals, you can study in the times and locations best for you, and complete the degree within 2 years.

Topics of study include:

• Instructional media
• Children’s and young adult literature
• Multimedia technology
• Research techniques
• Instructional design
• Intellectual property

You’ll also complete a practicum to gain direct experience and professional guidance from an experienced mentor.

By graduation, you can meet the standards set forth by the American Association of School Librarians, which include the following:

• Assess learner needs and design instruction
• Support the learning of all persons, including those with diverse learning styles, cultural differences and physical and intellectual disabilities
• Contribute to an active, inquiry-based approach to learning
• Use of a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools to design and develop digital-age learning experiences and assessment
• Document and communicate the impact of collaborative instruction on student achievement
• Participate in curriculum development, engage in school improvement processes and offer professional development regarding library and information use

Special education students excel with support from expert educators who are committed to helping them learn, grow as individuals and succeed in life. Are you ready to meet the needs of these diverse learners and make an impact on future generations?

With the M.Ed. in Special Education degree from East Central University Online, you can explore the unique learning abilities and psychological requirements of students with disabilities and take the next step towards career advancement.

The program offers a specialized curriculum that examines the latest classroom technologies, legal requirements, ethics and teaching methods for special education students. Additionally, a special education practicum is also required to ensure you gain experience with students who are at various levels of academic functioning.

Each course is taught by industry experts who deliver the same challenging coursework offered on campus. With their expert support, you'll learn to teach science, mathematics, social studies and language arts inside diverse special education classrooms.

All of ECU's Online degree programs are available through a convenient learning platform that you can access from the place of your choice. You can complete your degree on your schedule and graduate ready for state certification for teaching children with mild to moderate disabilities from preschool through high school. Get started today.

The online Post-Master's School Superintendent Certificate from East Central University delivers the expertise you need to take the next step in your education leadership career and make an impact in your district as a school superintendent. This program is for education professionals who have earned a teaching license along with a school principal certification, and have at least two years of teaching experience. In just one year, you can complete the program with the expert knowledge and career-ready skills to take the Oklahoma Certification Test for School Superintendents and receive your certificate.

Taught by experienced leaders in education who have served their communities as school superintendents, the curriculum explores the advanced legal aspects of education while examining the politics and governance of American education. As you receive personalized attention from field experts, you'll become proficient in the essential management techniques and decision-making methods used by successful superintendents in diverse districts.

Delivered through ECU's online learning environment, the program features six courses, including two practicum opportunities that offer hands-on experience. As an online student, you'll benefit from flexible course schedule options, an interactive platform that allows you to present ideas to your classmates and educators, and the freedom to learn at your own pace.

Prepare for an exciting and rewarding career that helps others feel their best with East Central University’s online Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. The comprehensive curriculum teaches you how the body functions and how its movement impacts individuals’ overall health.

Topics of study include:

• Sports nutrition
• First aid
• Anatomy
• Coaching theory
• Sports administration
• And more

Graduates look forward to working in health clubs, recreational facilities, hospital-based wellness programs, cardiac rehabilitation programs and sports medicine clinics with tiles such as:

• Athletic Trainers
• Personal Trainers
• Fitness and Wellness Directors
• Recreation Directors

The program also prepares you to work with specific populations, such as senior citizens, or to own your own fitness business.

The degree consists of 124 credit hours and an 80-hour practicum in which you gain the experience necessary to step into your next role. Our generous credit transfer policy means you can graduate in 2-4 years.

Financial Aid and military benefits are available.

Because our program is offered fully online, you can earn your degree without sacrificing work or life commitments. Study when and where it’s right for you.

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The online M.S. in Water Resource Policy and Management at East Central University is unique in that it gives equal attention to law and policy, water science and Native American challenges. You’ll learn how to a ddress the complex challenges of water resource decisions and to develop solutions that are socially acceptable, politically and economically viable and environmentally sustainable.

Study where and when it’s best for you, and earn your degree in just a year.

Throughout the program, you’ll study:

• Policy research, analysis and methodology
• Water law
• Environmental conflict management
• Native American law
• Tribal politics
• Native American water rights
• Environmental toxicology
• Hydrogeology
• Watershed management
• Water quality and treatment

By graduation, you can educate policymakers on what the science of water policy actually means. You’ll conduct original research and contribute your knowledge to the field while working to integrate policy and science to affect change.

With your degree, you can step into roles at state and city organizations, nature conservatories, policy offices and the EPA in roles such as:

• Utility Manager
• City Manager
• Policy Analyst
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Technician

Start your career in human services and help people achieve better outcomes to their challenges. East Central University’s online B.A. in Human Services Counseling is the only degree of its kind in Oklahoma. You’ll study when and where it’s best for you and complete internships that give you direct field experience. Graduate in 2-4 years, then work in a variety of areas including family support, care facilities, prison systems and more.

Choose a Concentration:

Aging

Specialize in aging and gerontology to solve the challenges of the senior population. The curriculum features program management, group processes, geriatric psychology and more.

Counseling

 Get ready for entry-level counseling careers. Study intervention techniques, vocational testing as well as employment and placement.

Rehabilitation

Work as a disability specialist to help people manage physical, mental, cognitive, behavioral and addictive challenges. The curriculum emphasizes various aspects of disability, intervention techniques, counseling and more.

Prevention

Courses explore violence and self-harm prevention, human development and psychological resilience to ensure you graduate with a thorough understanding of mental health counseling and prevention science practice.

Topics of study include:

• Human behavior
• Case management
• Employment and placement
• Intervention techniques
• Psychology
• And more

 By graduation, you can integrate theory with practice and work as an entry-level professional in the field of human services counseling. This includes using new skills in empathy, communication, patience and active listening, and an ability to write reports and service plans.

Start your career in human services as a disability specialist working with physical, mental, cognitive, behavioral and addictive issues to help people achieve better outcomes to their challenges. East Central University’s online B.A. in Human Services Counseling with a concentration in Rehabilitation is the only degree of its kind in Oklahoma. 

You’ll study when and where it’s best for you and complete internships that give you direct field experience. Graduate in 2-4 years, then work as an entry-level professional in the field of human services counseling. This includes using your new skills in empathy, communication, patience and active listening, and an ability to write reports and service plans. You can work in a variety of areas including family support, care facilities, prison systems and more.

Coursework includes:

• Introduction to Rehab Counseling
• Medical, Social and Psychological Aspects of Disability
• Vocational Testing and Evaluation
• Employment and Placement Techniques
• Group Processes and Practice
• And more

Topics of study include:

• Case management
• Employment and placement
• Intervention techniques
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social environments

The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology program from East Central University Online delivers career-ready skills to the next generation of behavioral health professionals. Through a curriculum designed for the future of psychology, this program prepares students to understand the dynamics of human behavior at a professional level and promote human welfare in their communities. After completing the program, graduates have the academic foundation required to pursue a graduate degree, plus the expertise needed to succeed in diverse institutions, including crisis intervention centers, mental health clinics, counseling centers, and more.

The psychology curriculum is guided by expert faculty members with degrees in cognition and developmental psychology, clinical psychology, school counseling, and human development. While continuing their work in the field as consultants, faculty members teach classes based on experience to ensure students receive the real-world skills that are necessary for career success. Course materials include instruction on essential field topics, including the history and current systems of psychology, abnormal and sociocultural psychology, and clinical counseling techniques.

Designed for working individuals, ECU Online offers flexible course schedules with affordable tuition rates. Students can learn at their own pace and complete their degree on their schedule.

Work to alleviate poverty and oppression and improve the quality of life for people by earning your bachelor’s in social work online with East Central University. This powerful program emphasizes competencies and practice behaviors consistent with generalist practice which are informed by the knowledge, values and skills for professional social work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. You’re prepared to work in a variety of social contexts, including rural communities.

You’ll study where and when it’s best for you and complete your degree in 2-4 years to work in a variety of public and private settings, including hospitals, income maintenance programs and hospice.

By graduation, you can take on roles such as:

• Tribal Child Welfare Specialist
• Medical Social Worker
• Child Welfare Specialist
• Case Manager
• Hospice Worker
• School Social Worker