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Study at East Central University
East Central University is a four-year public university located in Ada, Oklahoma. ECU was established in 1909 as the East Central State Normal School. After a few name and status changes, it was finally granted the status of a university in 1974. The university offers more than 65 academic majors, including over 10 teachers certifications. It also offers distance learning programs. ECU is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Educations and Psychology
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Health and Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- The School of Business
ECU’s athletic teams are known as the Tigers. They compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the Lone Star Conference.
Profile of East Central UniversityEast Central University is located in Ada, OK (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by East Central University is the Master's degree. Course TopicsThe school is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work. East Central University SelectivityEast Central University does not offer open admission. FacultyThe school has a tenure system for senior faculty. Student EnrollmentEast Central University had 4,463 enrolled students in 2007. Student LifeThe school offers students meal plans. East Central University values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference. East Central University Tuition and AffordabilityThe school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees. The school reports its educational mission is:
"East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement."
East Central University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Education and Teaching | 321 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, school librarian, physical education teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, special ed | | Family and Social Work | 160 | human services, social work, family and consumer science | | Liberal Arts | 85 | general studies, history, English, sociology, speech and rhetoric, political science, cartography | | Business and Management | 84 | business management, accounting | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 67 | registered nursing | | Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and administration | | Science | 41 | biology, physics, chemistry | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | health and physical education | | Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical records admin, environmental health | | Media | 20 | mass communication | | Therapy and Counseling | 18 | psychology, psychology courses | | Law | 9 | legal assistant | | Art Studies | 9 | art studies | | Mathematics | 7 | mathematics | | office and Administration | 4 | office management | | Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science | | Music | 4 | music performance | | Medical Support and Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
Contact: East Central University East Central University
1100 E. 14
Ada, OK 74820-6899
General Phone: (580) 332-8000
http://www.ecok.edu
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