Discover America Program at UCO
Discover America From the Comfort of Your Own Home!
Would you like to earn college credit, along with a high-quality education experience, this fall from an established, affordable and internationally recognized university in America?
How about taking an applied lesson from a world-class musician and Ph.D. professor? Or learn about forensic science from the former director of the United States FBI laboratory, with classmates from America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and beyond?
What if you just needed a computer, webcam, headphones and a stable internet connection to join the classroom from wherever you are, with no U.S. visa or even flight ticket expense?
If your answer is “YES” to all the above, the University of Central Oklahoma’s Discover American program is perfect for you!
At the completion of the semester, you will receive an official transcript from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). You can use credits earned to continue your undergraduate or graduate degree at UCO or any other university in the United States and the world.
We would love to guide you through this program, so let us bring an American education to you this fall. Join the Discover America program today!
Your Benefits through Discover America
- Gain American university credits toward your future bachelor's or master’s degree at UCO or any other U.S. institution, which can help reduce the duration of your studies in the future;
- Learn and advance your knowledge in various topics taught by our world-class professors;
- Save costs through the special discount offered for the Discover America Program;
- Stay at home - no travel costs means a further reduction of your expenses; and,
- No U.S. visa application required!
Discover America Program At a Glance
Who qualifies:
High School Seniors, Current College Students and University Graduates
Language of Instruction:
English (UCO may conduct a brief interview to determine proficiency)
Credits:
Students may enroll for up to 9 credits (UCO classes range from 2-4 credits per subject)
Program Duration and Dates:
8 weeks or 16 weeks; August 17 – December 11, 2020
Discount and Cost:
UCO will provide a $200 tuition discount for every credit hour enrolled. That is almost a 30% discount!
Case 1: If you wish to enroll in 2-credit hour Applied Music Lesson for Violin, your estimated total cost is $1,100 after the $400 discount.
Case 2: For a 3-credit hour Introduction to Forensic Science course taught by Dr. Dwight Adams, your estimated cost is $1,650.
Per-Credit Cost Estimate for Undergraduate Classes
Please note: College fees may vary. As such, this estimated cost may increase or decrease.
|
Credit Hour |
Discount |
Your Estimated Cost |
|
1 |
$200 |
$550 |
|
2 |
$400 |
$1,100 |
|
3 |
$600 |
$1,650 |
|
4 |
$800 |
$2,200 |
|
5 |
$1,000 |
$2,750 |
|
6 |
$1,200 |
$3,300 |
|
7 |
$1,400 |
$3,850 |
|
8 |
$1,600 |
$4,400 |
|
9 |
$1,800 |
$4,950 |
To Enroll in Undergraduate or Bachelor’s Level Courses
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school graduate by program start date;
- 2.0 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale;
- System requirements: internet connection (broadband wired or wireless, 3G or 4G/LTE), speakers or headphone with microphone, webcam;
- Supported operating systems: macOS X with macOS 10.7 or later, Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise), Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP1 or later, Windows XP with SP3 or later;
- Supported tablet and mobile devices: Surface PRO 2 or higher running Win 8.1 or higher; iOS, Android, and Blackberry devices; and,
- If any coursework you plan to enroll requires pre-requisite, you will be asked to provide the course description for the course you have completed at your current college or university.
Application Requirements:
- Online Application;
- High School Transcript and Proof of Graduation OR current college transcript;
- Government Issued ID (passport, driver license or ID card); and,
- Oral English Interview may be required—include English test scores if you have them.
Sample Undergraduate Courses
- ACCT 2113 Accounting 1
- BADM 1103 Introduction to Business
- BIO 1114 General Biology
- BCOM 3143 Business Communication
- ECON 2103 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2173 Principles of Business Statistics
- FRSC 2503 Introduction to Forensic Science
- ENG 1253 Vocabulary Building
- FIN 2313 Personal Finance
- FIN 3563 Fundamentals of Business Finance*
- ISOM 3263 Management Information*
- ISOM 3323 Business Analytics*
- LEAD 2213 Theories of Leadership
- MCOM 1113 Fundamentals of Speech
- MGMT 3313 Human Resource Management*
- MGMT 4253 International Business*
- MGMT 4623 The Art of Leadership*
- MRKT 3013 Principles of Marketing*
- MUS 2123 Music Appreciation
- MUSC 2133 Western Music Appreciation
- MUS 2483 History of Rock and Roll
- MPER 1000 Applied Music-Instrumental
- PSY 2103 Social Psychology
- UNIV 1012 Success Central
*pre-requisites are required
To Enroll in Graduate or Master’s Level Courses
Eligibility Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree graduate by program start date;
- 2.5 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale;
- System requirements: internet connection (broadband wired or wireless, 3G or 4G/LTE); speakers or headphone with microphone, webcam;
- Supported operating systems: macOS X with macOS 10.7 or later, Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise), Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP1 or later, Windows XP with SP3 or later;
- Supported tablet and mobile devices: Surface PRO 2 or higher running Win 8.1 or higher; iOS, Android, and Blackberry devices; and,
- Currently, only graduate level music classes are open for enrollment under the Discover America Program.
Application Requirements:
- Online Application;
- Bachelor’s degree Transcript and Proof of Graduation OR current graduate program transcript;
- Government Issued ID (passport, driver license or ID card); and,
- Oral English Interview may be required.
Sample Graduate Courses
- MUS 5062 Applied Music Composition
- MPER 5000 Applied Music Classes – All Orchestra Instruments
- MUS 5910 History of Rock & Roll
- MUS 5910 History of Video Game Music