For the first time in its 55-year history, Tulsa Community College plans to offer a bachelors degree. College leaders say the Bachelor of Science in Child Development will help fill a shortage in Oklahoma.

As students across TCCs West Campus study for finals, the college is gearing up to expand its degree offerings for them.

Of course, I wanted to jump right in and be a part of that, said Neysa Ussrey-Mcintosh.

Neysa Ussrey-Mcintosh is pursuing her associates degree in child development at Tulsa Community College. She says, in the fall, she hopes to start their new bachelors program.

Ive really enjoyed all the classes, said Ussrey-Mcintosh. The facultys great.

She first started the classes to guide the students she helps in the scholarship office at TCC. She says the coursework has ac

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