OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Oklahoma City Community College is receiving high marks from Forbes for its online psychology degree.
Forbes Advisor named OCCC’s online associate degree in psychology one of its “Best” for 2024.
The online psychology program was ranked one of the 10 best in the nation on the Forbes Advisor list of Best Online Associate Degrees In Psychology of 2024.
Forbes praised the program because it can lead to either entry-level positions or bachelor’s level studies in the psychology field.
“At Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), learners can engage with an online Associate of Arts in psychology as a pathway to entry-level roles or continued bachelor’s-level study in the field. OCCC uses several distance delivery methods, such as asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid and on-campus learning,” the Forbes report states.
The report also praised OCCC’s low tuition cost and services benefiting students.
“Though OCCC does not charge flat-rate tuition, out-of-state learners pay only $90 more per credit. This college hosts student organizations such as the Psychology Club and Psi Beta National Honor Society, which learners can join to network and meet like-minded psychology students.”
The online psychology program is one of the many flexible learning options OCCC offers, said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones.
“Oklahoma City Community College is honored to receive this national recognition from Forbes Advisor,” Jones said. “Offering more than 87 degree and certificate programs, OCCC focuses on providing students with flexible learning options that meet their needs.”
OCCC’s online program is designed to help students succeed, said Dr. Juanita Ortiz, vice president of academic affairs at OCCC.
“Rigorous online learning at Oklahoma City Community College is one of our pathways to student success,” Ortiz said. “We are thankful to Forbes Advisor for recognizing our online psychology program as one of the best in the U.S.”
OCCC offers the following online courses:
- Business – Associate in Applied Science
- Business – Associate in Science
- Child Development – Associate in Arts
- Child Development – Associate in Applied Science
- Child Development – Associate in Applied Science (Admin Option)
- Childcare Administrator – Certificate
- Diversified Studies – Associate in Arts
- Diversified Studies – Associate in Science
- Enterprise Development – Associate in Arts (Reach Higher: Adult Degree Completion Program)
- Enterprise Development – Associate in Science (Reach Higher: Adult Degree Completion Program)
- History – Associate in Arts
- Humanities – Associate in Arts
- Leadership Certificate
- Liberal Studies – Associate in Arts
- Modern Languages – French – Associate in Arts
- Modern Languages – Spanish – Associate in Arts
- Pre-Education – Associate in Science
- Psychology – Associate in Arts
- Sociology – Associate in Arts
- Spanish – Certificate
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant – Associate in Applied Science
- Workplace Writing and Communications – Certificate
“Instructors use a variety of instructional strategies and course activities in online courses, just as in an on-campus course,” OCCC officials said. “Online courses may include the use of email, online discussions, live chats, reading, web resources, interactive quizzes, and other activities.”
More information about online courses is available at the OCCC website.
