For Working Adults
Even with your busy schedule, a world-class education at ORU is possible. ORU's Leadership Studies Degree Completion program is designed for working adults.
Now is the right time to invest in yourself and your career. Whether you want to finish a degree you have already started, make yourself more marketable, or launch into a new career, this flexible and accelerated program can help you achieve your goals. The wisdom you gain at ORU enables you to make the most of your academic knowledge and professional skllls, spurs your growth as a whole person, and helps you become a world-changer in any career.
This hybrid degree in Leadership Studies includes courses in the fields of Public Policy, Business, and Communications. This program allows you to complete a degree in 12 - 18 months. You will only need to come to campus one night a week for eight weeks at a time. This program is designed to use all the credits you have earned from other colleges and universities. There are four eight-week classes offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters for a total of twelve courses per year.
ORU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Students may be eligible for federal and state grant and loan assistance as well as outside scholarships and employer reimbursement programs. Because of the discounted tuition rate in place, ORU institutional scholarships and grants may not be used.
Become part of the group of Leadership Studies students! For more information, please contact Admissions at 800.678.8876 or 918.495.6518 or e-mail admissions@oru.edu.
Eligibility Requirements
Students with a variety of backgrounds are considered for the program. Applicants must have the following:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have completed 65 hours of college credit
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
| Area #1 Courses |
Credit Hours |
| IS 301 – Christian Worldview |
3 |
| GOV 341 – Public Administration |
3 |
| GOV 461 – Public Policy Analysis |
3 |
| IS 462 – Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation |
3 |
| COM 300 – Organizational Communication |
3 |
| COM 412 – Training and Development |
3 |
| BUS 372 – Business Ethics |
3 |
| MKT 130 – Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| MGT 130 – Principles of Management |
3 |
| WRT 430: Grant Writing |
3 |
| CHRM 302 Christian Leadership |
3 |
| LEAD 399: Leadership Practicum |
3 |
| LEAD 499: Senior Capstone in Leadership Studies |
3 |
| |
39 hours |
| Area #2 Courses |
Credit Hours |
| HUM 350 – Protocol and Diplomacy |
3 |
| COM 410 – Discussion and Conference Leadership |
3 |
| MGT 461 – Conflict Resolution |
3 |
| BIO 456 – Bioethics |
3 |
| BUS 201 – Principles of Economics I |
3 |
| COM 446 – Business and Professional Speech |
3 |
| LEAD 399 - Leadership Practicum |
3-6 |
| Electives or Prior Learning Credit |
17 |
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35 hours |
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| Total Credit Hours Required |
128 hours |
Degree Plan Sheet
Leadership Studies schedule of classes (with teachers)
