Oklahoma higher education leaders are evaluating whether bachelor’s degree pathways can be shortened through accelerated program structures, following a February executive order from Gov. Kevin Stitt. Supporters say reducing degree time from about 120 credit hours to 90 could improve affordability, while critics warn accelerated routes could compromise workforce readiness and depth of learning. The state Regents’ review will examine accreditation feasibility, eligible program types, and which institutions could implement three-year pathways—setting up a policy decision with direct consequences for degree design and labor-market alignment.