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Cameron University (CU) offers approximately 80 degrees through two-year, four-year and graduate programs. An Associate in Applied Science degree is offered, with concentrations in computer-aided design drafting, computer information systems, computer information systems, criminal justice, multimedia design, respiratory care, electronic engineering technology, as is an Associate in Science degree with concentration in early childhood education and care, interdisciplinary studies, pre-nursing and business.

CU also offers the Bachelors of Accounting, a Bachelors of Arts degree with concentrations in art, communications, English, English education, history, international languages, mathematics, mathematics education, music, political science, romance languages, social studies education, and theatre arts; the Bachelors of Business Administration degree with concentrations in economics, finance, general business administration, economics, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing; a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in studio art and graphic design; a Bachelors of Music degree with concentrations in composition, instrumental music education, instrumental music performance, piano, vocal, and vocal/keyboard; and the Bachelors of Science degree with concentrations in agriculture, biology, biology education, chemistry, chemistry education, computer science, computer information systems, criminal justice, early childhood education, elementary education, health and physical education, human ecology, interdisciplinary studies, medical technology, multimedia design, natural science, physics, psychology, sociology, computer information systems, electronic engineering technology, engineering design technology and technology.

Graduate offerings include a Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Behavioral Science or Educational Leadership, Master of Business Administration and Master of Education with concentrations in early childhood education, elementary education, reading specialist, secondary education, special education and alternate program. For more information on graduate programs, call (580) 581-2986 or write to School of Graduate Studies, Cameron University,

2800 W. Gore Blvd., Lawton, OK 73505. Additional information can be located on our website at www.cameron.edu/graduate/.

CU operates on a two-semester calendar. The fall semester usually begins in mid-August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester, which includes a one-week recess in March, begins in mid-January and ends in early May.

CU is a multipurpose university located in Lawton, the state of Oklahoma’s fourth largest city (with a population of more than 100,000). Lawton is approximately 90 miles from Oklahoma City, 190 miles from Tulsa and 200 miles from Dallas, Texas. The university’s mission is to offer educational programs to approximately 250,000 people living in an 11-county service region in Southwest Oklahoma. Cameron is one of seven regional universities in Oklahoma and is the only institution in its service area offering associate, bachelor and master degrees.

While academics are a priority at CU, an important part of the college experience takes place outside the classroom. Students can find activities that suit their talents, interests and abilities. A wide range of organizations is located on campus, including departmental, minority, professional, political and religious groups and various honorary and recognition societies. Students can become involved in student government, choral groups, a jazz ensemble, theatre or Greek life.

During their free time, students can participate in intramural sports, intercollegiate athletics and other recreational activities. The CU Fitness Center houses basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, and NCAA regulation-size swimming pool, a running track, aerobic exercise area and a weight training area, which features cross-training equipment. Located nearby are eight tennis courts. Use of the fitness facility is open to CU students, staff and faculty. Intercollegiate sports are an important part of campus life. Men play basketball, baseball, golf, country and tennis, while women participate in basketball, volleyball, softball, golf and tennis. Cameron competes in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.

Student Population
Cameron has an enrollment of approximately 5,400 full and part-time students each fall and spring semester. The summer semester has a small enrollment. Minority students make up 38% of the total enrollment. The current breakdown is as follows: 19% African-American, 8% Native-American, 8% Hispanic and 3% Asian. The current international student body represents 254 students from 44 different countries.

Faculty
Approximately 68 percent of the faculty holds doctoral degrees or the highest degree offered in their fields; 194 full-time faculty members and 50 adjunct professors teach courses. The student-faculty ration is 23 to 1. There are no graduate or teaching assistants teaching classes at CU.

Housing Information
Shepler Center is comprised of two traditional high-rise residence halls – North Shepler (male) and South Shepler (female). Each room is equipped with a bed, desk, high-speed internet, cable and phone connections. Bathroom and shower facilities are available on each floor. A lounge is located on each floor of the residential halls. Students will find a laundry facility, cafeteria, coffee shop, grill, and a 24-hour computer lab conveniently located between the towers.

Cameron Village is an apartment complex with two styles of apartments. One is set up as a four bedroom/two bath unit. The other style is a two bedroom/one bath floor plan. All apartments are furnished and include kitchens with a microwave, stove, dishwasher and refrigerator. The Village also is equipped with high-speed internet, cable and phone connections. Located in Cameron Village is the McMahon Center – a separate building with a great room, recreational space, library and computer room.

More Information
CU is rated a superior education value by Critical Comparisons of American Colleges and Universities – an award given to fewer than 7% of U.S. universities. The award recognizes schools that hold the line against spiraling tuition costs.

The university ranks in the top 10 percent of the nation’s safest campuses, and is the safest campus in Oklahoma, according to the U.S. crime statistics. CU conducts ongoing educational programs and maintains such services as neighborhood watch and “crimestoppers” programs, uniformed nighttime campus escorts for students, a 24-hour emergency hotline and improved nighttime lighting.

Living up to its title as “Oklahoma’s Interactive University”, Cameron maintains an award-winning website (www.cameron.edu) that features online admission, class schedules and interactive courses.

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