School Description
Provided by Cascade CollegeOklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community which transforms lives for Christian faith, scholarship, and service.
To fulfill its mission, the University will:
• Glorify God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit while affirming the Bible as the inspired revelation of God’s will and upholding Christian standards of conduct.
• Integrate faith and learning in every aspect of the University’s work and champion the truths of Christianity while encouraging free and responsible investigation in scholarly pursuits, in accordance with the University’s mission.
• Focus on outstanding teaching while mentoring and nurturing students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advocate the liberal arts and uphold them as a critical foundation of education.
• Educate for professional excellence while instilling a spirit of ministry and service.
• Cultivate a global perspective in order to prepare students for life in a complex, demanding, and changing global community.
• Nurture a climate for excellence in every aspect of the University’s work.
Vision
Higher Learning. Higher Calling.
Oklahoma Christian University is a premier university of higher learning and higher calling.
Core Values
Oklahoma Christian University is a distinctly Christian higher learning community valuing Faith, Scholarship, Integrity, Stewardship, and Liberty.
FAITH
The University affirms that God exists, that He is the author of our lives and all reality, that the Bible is the inspired revelation of God’s will, and that He has manifested His love, His power, and His grace in the incarnation of Jesus, the Christ. OC’s Christian worldview, grounded in a humble and honest search for truth, is integral to and nurtures every discipline and every activity. The spirit of Christ transforms members of the University community for lives of faith, purpose, resilience, service, meaningful relationships, and love of all humankind. The University cherishes its vital relationship with the founding fellowship of the churches of Christ, while also welcoming and nurturing students from various walks of faith.
SCHOLARSHIP
The University seeks to be and to be known as an outstanding Christian learning community. The University affirms that God is the author of, and sovereign over, all creation; that truth has nothing to fear from honest inquiry; that ideas can and should be examined openly and respectfully; and that faith and learning are inseparable. The University cherishes and cultivates the mind to discover the truths of God’s world and, therefore, encourages excellence, diligence, critical thinking, and creativity in all scholarly endeavors. The University is committed to a strong liberal arts core at the heart of the curriculum and to excellent professional preparation in all offered academic disciplines.
INTEGRITY
The University affirms that absent integrity, all other values lose their power for transformation and for goodness. Integrity demands vigilant and undivided devotion to truth, honesty, genuineness, transparency, and wholeness, as well as commitment and strength to act upon truth as it is discovered. Integrity encompasses development of the whole person-mind, soul, and body-and requires a climate of civility and respect for all people and their search for truth.
STEWARDSHIP
The University affirms that God is the source of all its human, financial, and physical resources, which His servants and providence have made available to the University to use prudently to further its mission. Because the University community reflects the love of God for all people, students, faculty, staff, and alumni will apply their God-given gifts and their learning to serving others, thus contributing to a better world. The University’s commitment to honor God demands that its people and its programs pursue excellence in everything. The University will engage superior faculty and staff, embrace effective practices, attract quality students, and provide necessary resources and environment for excellence to flourish. The University will be an exceptional and considerate employer regarding compensation, benefits, morale and support for families.
LIBERTY
The University cherishes the principles of religious, intellectual, social, economic, and political freedom that are blessings from our Creator and upon which this nation was founded. As an integral part of its educational mission, the University seeks to uphold, teach, and strengthen values which undergird liberty, free enterprise, and servant-leadership. As the University seeks to engage the culture and share the blessings of the Christian faith and liberty with the community and the world, it cultivates a global perspective and prepares students for life in a complex, demanding, and changing global community.
Cascade College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaCascade College
Cascade College is a private, four-year, liberal arts college located in Portland, Oregon affiliated with the Church of Christ. The college is a branch campus of Oklahoma Christian University and emphasizes spiritual growth and career preparation. Due to its ongoing financial problems, the school is set to close following the spring 2009 semester.
History
The school was founded as as Columbia Christian College in 1956. For several years, Columbia had serious financial difficulties. Partially as a consequence, its regional accreditation was revoked. The school's board sought help from other Church of Christ-affiliated colleges. Oklahoma Christian University agreed to fund the college as a branch campus. The newly-renamed Cascade College opened in 1993 after its acceptance as a branch by Oklahoma Christian University in 1993 with 143 students attending the first semester. As a branch campus of Oklahoma Christian, Cascade College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer academic degrees. In October 2008, plans were announced to close the school due to financial difficulties after the school year ends in Spring 2009.
Academics
The college is on the semester system and offers degree programs in pre-nursing, religion, business, marketing English, interdisciplinary studies, elementary education, biology, communications and psychology.
Cascade College also offers international study programs through its parent institution that create opportunities for students to experience other cultures.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northwest
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Churches of Christ
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 280
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 97%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Cascade College
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.See more schools with programs in Bible/Biblical Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.See more schools with programs in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Youth Ministry
A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills, religious education, youth counseling, small group leadership, planning and organizing youth activities, volunteer supervision, and youth evangelism and worship.See more schools with programs in Youth Ministry
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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General Business
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.See more schools with programs in Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.See more schools with programs in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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General Psychology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.See more schools with programs in General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Psychology
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Psychology
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 87% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Cascade Collegiate Conference) Track (Cascade Collegiate Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 11,930 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,480 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 450 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,637 | 56% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,152 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,505 | 93% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
