Oklahoma Community Colleges
Liberal Arts Programs
Liberal-arts transfer programs at community colleges in this state. English, history, philosophy, and the social sciences for university transfer.
7 colleges · 217 sections · 35 unique courses · Summer 2026
The liberal-arts associate at Oklahoma community colleges is the most common transfer degree in the OSRHE system. It's designed as a complete 2-year general-education foundation — English composition, history, math, lab science, social science, fine arts — that articulates to any four-year university in the state. Students complete two years at community-college tuition rates and arrive at the bachelor's program as juniors with sophomore standing in their declared major.
This term's 217 sections across 7 OSRHE colleges fill those general-education buckets. The right college often comes down to schedule (online availability, evening sections) and proximity rather than program differences — the curriculum is intentionally similar across institutions to keep the transfer guarantee working. Compare colleges below by section count and transfer agreements.
Colleges offering Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community College | 89 | 17 | 80 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | 70 | 12 | 58 |
| Redlands Community College | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| Western Oklahoma State College | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Carl Albert State College | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Murray State College | 9 | 4 | 9 |
| Connors State College | 8 | 5 | 7 |
Liberal Arts Availability Snapshot
How liberal arts sections are being offered across 7 colleges in Oklahoma this term (217 sections total).
Delivery format
- online193 (89%)
- in person21 (10%)
- hybrid3 (1%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)19
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)6
- Evening (5 PM and after)7
- Asynchronous / TBA185
Start dates
Sections begin on 6 distinct dates. 9 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 137 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Common Liberal Arts courses
- ENGL 1113Freshman Composition I(60 sections)
- ENGL 1213Freshman Composition II(50 sections)
- HIST 1493American History 1877-PRESENT(38 sections)
- HIST 1483American History 1492-1877(20 sections)
- PHIL 1113Philosophy In Life(5 sections)
- ENG 1113English Composition I(4 sections)
- ENG 1213English Composition II(3 sections)
- ENGL 2413Introduction to Literature(3 sections)
- HIST 1053Ancient and Medieval Western Civilization(3 sections)
- PHIL 1123Critical Thinking(3 sections)
- ENGL 2333Technical and Professional Writing(2 sections)
- PHIL 1013Introduction to Philosophy(2 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- What is a liberal-arts degree good for?
- Almost exclusively transfer. The liberal-arts AA isn't a career-track degree on its own; it's the first two years of a bachelor's, packaged so you can complete it at much lower tuition before moving to a four-year school. The major you eventually declare at the four-year (English, history, sociology, psychology, business, etc.) determines your career path.
- Will all my liberal-arts credits transfer to a Oklahoma four-year university?
- If you complete the full associate of arts at a OSRHE college, yes — under Oklahoma's statewide articulation agreement, the entire degree transfers as a block to any public four-year, giving you junior standing. Where students lose credits is by taking random courses outside the structured AA pathway. Talk to your transfer advisor early.
- Can I save money by doing my first two years at community college?
- Yes, often substantially. Oklahoma community college tuition is typically less than half what a state university charges, and the credits transfer 1:1 if you stick to the structured AA. Two years of saved tuition often translates to $20–40k less debt at graduation.
- How long does the liberal-arts associate take?
- Two years full-time (60 credits). Many students complete it in three or more years on a part-time schedule — community colleges build their evening, weekend, and online sections around working students.
Compare Liberal Arts programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Oklahoma’s liberal arts programs stack up.
Other programs in Oklahoma
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.