OPSU is situated in the heart of one of the largest agricultural regions in the nation, giving students the opportunity to experience farming and ranching lifestyles firsthand. The surrounding area not only supports a variety of crops such as wheat, corn, and grain sorghum but also is home to large cattle and pork facilities. The agriculture faculty at OPSU is dedicated to giving students hands-on opportunities such as having classes at the OPSU farm or the Firestone Meat Lab and providing the opportunity for employment at both of these facilities. By combining facts with hands-on opportunities, each student has the capability to obtain one of the best agricultural educations offered in the State of Oklahoma.

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The curriculum in biology acquaints students with the basic biological structures, processes, functions and interrelationships; an appreciation of the Earth’s environment; and the philosophy intrinsic to the life sciences.

The courses offered in chemistry are designed to meet the anticipated basic needs of those students who wish to continue on to graduate studies in chemistry or closely allied fields. Courses are designed to provide the minimum chemical background for those students majoring in agriculture, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary medicine, and other fields which use chemical concepts.

The degree in physical science offers an academic option for those who desire to seek employment in various science-related fields. This degree exposes students to the subject areas of earth science, chemistry, and physics.

The curriculum of the department of mathematics and physics is designed to meet the needs of students who expect to teach mathematics, students who intend to specialize in some branch of engineering or science which uses mathematics as a tool, students who plan to enter commercial work, and students who wish to study mathematics because of its cultural value.

Are you a registered nurse? The RN to BSN Online Program is designed to meet the distinctive challenges that face busy, practicing nurses juggling family, work, and outside obligations. Panhandle State Nursing Faculty are committed to helping you achieve your personal, professional, and educational goals. Our online program is designed for the distance learner, with full and part-time options available. The RN to BSN Program is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Initially accredited in February 1999, the RN to BSN program has maintained program accreditation without interruption.

Not a licensed, registered nurse? Come to Panhandle State to get the prerequisite courses for nursing school! Most students declare a Biology major. Learn more here.

Emergency Medical Technicians provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. In addition to an associate degree program, a certificate program is available.

The Fire Protection and Safety Training certificate meets the NFPA 1001 standard, which identifies the minimum job performance requirements for career and volunteer fire fighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature. The courses provide a combination of classroom study, field drills, and training evolutions to prepare a fire fighter to perform most fire-ground functions under supervision of the training officer or experienced fire fighter personnel. An associate degree program is also available.

• RN to BSN Program - Bachelor of Science in Nursing