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The Tulsa Curriculum links a broad, humanities-based core and writing for all students across all disciplines. TU students can receive a personalized education that is well rounded. Candidates for graduation must complete at least 124 semester hours of coursework.

The Honors Program engages students in a critical examination of the major epochs and ideas of Western thought and culture through careful study of primary texts. A separate application is required. The Tulsa Undergraduate Research Challenge (TURC) program combines advanced research, scholarship, and community service.

TU's Global Scholars Program engages students in global issues from the perspective of their particular major. Students take a set of classes that explore the big questions affecting the world today and participate in monthly programming on campus and an international study, research or intern experience.

The one-year Presidential Leaders Fellowship program prepares students to maximize their college experience through various service opportunities, in addition to weekly classes and special projects.

The TU Center for Information Security is developing defenses against cyber-terrorist attacks and information warfare. The center supports TU's National Security Agency (NSA)-accredited certificate program in information assurance and a curriculum that integrates information security with computer law and policy issues. TU has been designated a Center of Excellence in Information Assurance by the NSA and is one of six pioneer institutions selected by the National Science Foundation for the Federal Cyber Service Initiative (Cyber Corps).

Air Force ROTC is available through a satellite program.

Students may receive credit through Advanced Placement testing. Depending on their test scores, students who complete the International Baccalaureate diploma can receive up to 30 college credits.

The University of Tulsa operates on a semester calendar. The fall term begins in late August, the spring term in mid-January, and the summer session in late May.

The Kendall College of Arts and Sciences grants the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in anthropology, art, art history, arts management, creative writing, economics, education, elementary education, English, environmental policy, film studies, French, German, history, media studies, music, organizational studies, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, women's and gender studies, and a self-designed major. The college also grants the Bachelor of Fine Arts in art and the Bachelor of Music Education degrees. Minors include most disciplines as well as advertising, African American studies, Chinese, creative writing and Medieval and early modern studies.

The Collins College of Business awards the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in accounting, business and law, computer information systems (CIS), economics, energy management, finance, international business and languages, management and marketing. Minors are available in most disciplines plus business administration (for non-majors), business analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, and sport management. The college is home to several specialized centers, including the Energy Management Program, the Family Owned Business Institute, the Risk Management Center and Studio Blue.

The College of Engineering and Natural Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, geology, mathematics and physics and the Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and physics. The College also offers the Bachelor of Science in Biological Science (with pre-med option), Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Simulation and Gaming, Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (with environmental science, geology, and petroleum engineering options), Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics (with bioengineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering options) degrees. Minors are available in most disciplines as well as bioinformatics, computational sciences, cyber security, high performance computing, geology, and biomedical engineering. The college features state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Center for Information Security. Since 1995, more than 50 TU engineering students have received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier award for undergraduate students studying engineering, math, or science.

The Oxley College of Health Sciences, TU's newest college, offers Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Speech-language Pathology degrees. The College also offers a R.N. to B.S.N. program for licensed R.N.s with associate's degrees. Minors are available in early intervention, health sciences, coaching, exercise and sports science and speech-language pathology. The college, which houses TU's Faculty of Community Medicine, will advance the university's strong partnership with the Laureate Institute for Brain Research. The Early Careers in Community Medicine Program offers qualified students provisional acceptance into the University of Oklahoma's School of Medicine after completing an undergraduate degree at TU. A separate application is required.

The Graduate School offers the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree; the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in anthropology (with archaeology or cultural anthropology track), clinical psychology, education, English language and literature, industrial-organizational psychology and museum science and management; the Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) degree; the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in applied mathematics, biological science, computer science, cyber security, geosciences and speech-language pathology; the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.); the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.); the Master of Engineering (M.E.) in chemical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering; the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in chemical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering; the Master of Energy Business (M.E.B.); the Master of Science in Mathematics and Science Education (M.S.M.S.E.); the Master of Teaching Arts (M.T.A.); the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in biological science, chemical engineering, clinical psychology, computer engineering, computer science, English language and literature, industrial-organizational psychology, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering; and Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) (with adult gerontology acute care, post-master's to D.N.P. completion or family nurse practitioner option); degrees are offered by the Graduate School.

The College of Law awards the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.