The degree directly addresses the University of Central Oklahoma?s mission to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves. The inclusion of 100 clinical hours facilitates the participation of students in transformative educational experiences that directly benefit the Oklahoma City metro area community. The degree integrates each of the Central Six tenets of transformative learning including Health and Wellness, Discipline Knowledge, Leadership, Problem Solving (Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities), Service Learning and Civic Engagement.