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Gain global perspective and creative thinking with skills in the arts and sciences with our 100% online degree program.

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With generous transfer credit policies and low tuition, you can earn your degree at an affordable price and gain the skills and knowledge you need to continue your education or advance in your career. Log in from anywhere when it’s convenient for you.

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Transferrable

We designed our programs to prepare students wishing to pursue a career in the most sought-after jobs. This degree prepares students with the global perspective, critical thinking, and soft skills desired by employers as well as those students who desire to continue their lifelong learning through ease of transfer credit.

How long has Murray State College been around?

Murray State College has a rich history in southern Oklahoma. The college opened its doors in 1908 as Murray State School of Agriculture. In 1924, the college expanded its curriculum to include college-level courses. The school granted its first associate degrees that same year. As curriculums evolved, the school went through name changes, finally becoming Murray State College in 1972. Murray State College is not new to online learning and has been working with online students for decades!

Program Requirements and Course Details
Associate of Science in Arts and Sciences – English & History

Murray State College is committed to helping students gain the skills and knowledge they need to be marketable and competitively trained for today’s workforce needs. The online Associate of Science in Arts and Sciences is designed to maximize prior credits and experience for working adults while developing competencies in written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, innovative problem-solving, teamwork, and qualitative and quantitative reasoning. The interdisciplinary curriculum exposes students to a broad range of academic areas in the humanities and social sciences, providing a well-rounded foundation for a variety of careers and an ability to learn new subjects effectively.

Students may choose to emphasize in English or history based on their interests and professional goals. They may also work with their faculty advisor to customize their electives within the approved framework to gain a specialized education in a particular area or topic.

The English emphasis explores English, American, and world literature, helping students gain skills in critical evaluation, analysis, and assessment of varying perspectives.
The history emphasis explores topics in American history, Oklahoma state history, and world civilization, looking to the past to find the connections to today, and the lessons our ancestors learned that can be applied to current challenges.

Depending on background and experiences, graduates of the program may obtain employment in the following roles:

Technical Writer
Library Assistant
Curatorial Assistant
Museum Assistant
Sales Associate

Content Writer
Tour Guide
Tutor
Archivist
Administrative Assistant

Graduates may also consider transferring to a four-year institution for further study or acquire additional training to prepare for roles such as:

Teacher or College Professor
Editor
Museum Administrator

Content Manager
Journalist
Historian

38-41 credit hours in general education courses
24 credits hours in program core and recommended electives courses

If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit,
please contact Online Admissions at 580.319.5453 or online@mscok.edu

Associate of Science in Arts and Sciences – English Emphasis Requirements

General Education Requirements

Course #	Course Description	Credit Hours
ENG 1113	English Composition I	3
ENG 1213	English Composition II	3
HST 1483	US History to 1877 (or) HST 1493 US History since 1877	3
GVT 1113	American Federal Government	3
PHS 1114	General Physical Science (or) other science course	4
BIO 1114	General Biology (or) other lab science course	4
CIS 1113	Computer Applications or displayed proficiency	3
COL 1211	Success Strategies	1
Liberal Arts	Any Area 6 course from the college catalog	3
Arts and Science	Any Area 7 course from the college catalog	3
Math	Any college level mathematics	3
Health and Wellness	Any approved Health, Wellness, and Human Performance Course	3
Humanities	Humanities Courses to be selected from electives	6

English Emphasis Elective Courses

Choose 12 credit hours (4 courses) from below:

ENG 2143	Intro to Literature	3
ENG 2543	English Literature through the 18^th century	3
ENG 2653	English Literature since 18^th century	3
ENG 2773	American Literature to 1865	3
ENG 2883	American Literature since 1865	3
ENG 2433	Intro to World Literature	3
ENG 2123	Creative Writing	3

History Core Requirements

Courses may be selected from areas 2 – 6 in the current college catalog

History Program Electives