Format

All coursework for the degree can be taken in-person or online, offering flexibility for busy adults who do not have time to attend on-campus classes. Your adviser will guide you through the process from admission to graduation. 

 

The degree requires completion of 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours. A research thesis is not required and you can opt for a creative component that engages students in a unique, culminating project guided by an instructor. Courses are offered in spring, summer and fall and most students complete the program in two years. 

For undergraduate students enrolled in the Design and Merchandising department, A 4+1 option gives students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in five years.

 

Curriculum

Our industry-based hybrid (online and onsite) curricula is taught by nationally recognized faculty in fully equipped design studios and Virtual Reality computer labs. The design thesis option is based on the creation of original work that represents processes of experimental design.

 

Course topics for the master’s degree include:

Course Information

Mixed Reality Lab

 

Admissions

Applications to the program are accepted only for the Fall semester, and the deadline to apply is January 31. To apply to the program, please submit the following:

• Graduate College application
• Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (3.5 minimum graduate GPA required) 
• Current resume/vita
• Professional goal statement (two-pages)
• Three letters of recommendation 
• TOELF/IELTS

 

Cost

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.

Cost details for in-state, online graduate students
Cost details for out-of-state online graduate students

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid