Survey of science programs and related subjects in Oklahoma colleges

Abstract

Scope of Study: A survey was conducted of the many factors involved in a decision to attend one of the thirty-three institutions of higher learning in the State of Oklahoma. The survey was limited to those items that would be of special interest to a student or teacher of the natural sciences and mathematics. The study takes into account such things as cost, high school requirements, degree offerings, professional training, and other items that would be of some assistance to a person interested in careers in science or a related area of study using science and mathematics. The survey was taken from the various bulletins or catalogues of the institutions involved. The material is tabulated and grouped into charts of related items which make up the appendices of the study.

Findings and Conclusions: The results of the survey were very informative in certain areas. The cost of attendance is affected by several factors. State over schools are less expensive to attend compared to private owned schools of the same type. The university- type of school is the most expensive followed by the four-year college and then the junior college. Offerings are somewhat restricted in the smaller college width the universities having a more complete selection. Professional and pre-professional training programs are very good, with lots of variety to choose from when all schools are considered. the study did indicate some deficiencies in both quality and quantity of the physics offerings in many of the schools. The suggested high school preparation was adequate for the senior college group but could be improved in the junior college group. In general the conclusion would be that Oklahoma institutions of higher learning have a lot to offer the high school student.