Oklahoma Christian University Partners with Choctaw Nation to Expand Education Access for Working Adults
Oklahoma Christian University Partners with Choctaw Nation to Expand Education Access for Working Adults
Oklahoma Christian University Partners with Choctaw Nation for Online Degree Programs
Oklahoma Christian University (OC) has announced a new educational partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The collaboration provides Choctaw Nation employees with access to fully online, career-focused degree programs designed specifically for working adults, with no upfront, out-of-pocket tuition costs.
Shared Values Drive the Partnership
The partnership brings together two organizations with shared values. As a Christian university, OC educates the whole person on a foundation of faith—a mission that aligns with the Choctaw Nation’s enduring focus on faith, family, and culture.
Flexible Programs with Tuition Support
Degrees are 100 percent online, self-paced, and delivered in flexible seven-week terms. Built around the Choctaw Nation’s tuition reimbursement benefits, the partnership allows employees to begin coursework without paying tuition out of pocket and complete courses at little to no cost—up to 18 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours per year for courses completed with a grade of C or higher.
“We are grateful for this partnership with the Choctaw Nation and believe it allows even more in our state to receive high-quality, accessible faith-based education,” said Dr. Brian Starr, Provost at Oklahoma Christian University. “With award-winning faculty who mentor students personally and programs shaped by today’s workforce needs, Choctaw Nation employees will leave OC prepared to lead and step confidently into the next level of their careers.”
Degree Options for Employees
Available OC programs for Choctaw Nation employees include the Bachelor of Science in Business, Leadership & Technology, which prepares adaptable, effective leaders across industries, along with additional undergraduate pathways for students nearing degree completion. At the graduate level, employees can pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Science in Project Management, or a Master of Science in Systems Engineering.
“As a Choctaw Nation tribal member and associate, as well as an Oklahoma Christian University alum, I am excited for this new partnership,” said Seth Fairchild, Executive Director of Cultural Services at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “The knowledge I gained during my time at OC has been invaluable, and I look forward to seeing other associates gain the same skills and use those to help the Choctaw Nation grow and prosper!”
Choctaw Nation employees interested in learning more about available programs and enrollment can visit oc.edu
About Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community transforming lives for Christian faith, scholarship and service. What began in 1950 as Central Christian College has grown into a comprehensive Christian university and Kingdom University, a distinctly Christian community welcoming believers from many backgrounds, serving students worldwide. OC offers nationally ranked programs and athletics, award-winning professors, memorable student life opportunities and unique, faith-based learning experiences. To learn more, visit oc.edu.
About the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 230,000 tribal members and over 13,000 associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
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