Univeristy of Tulsa ~ School of Education

declaration of a major in Education
admission to the Teacher Education Program
student teaching

Achievement of an overall grade point average of at least 2.75 in 45 semester hours of college credit.

Achievement of a grade point average of 2.75 or higher in at least 30 semester hours of the Tulsa Curriculum.

Passing score on the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).

Achievement of at least a “C” in Engl. l033, and FS l973, or equivalents.

Achievement of at least a “C” in Education 1101 and Education 2104.

Satisfactory completion of interview with Education Advisor.

Signed statement of knowledge of and compliance with pertinent State laws.

Statisfactory review of Teaching Portfolio by Education advisor.

Recommendation of Education Advisor.

Previous admission to teacher education.

A 2.75 grade-point average in 90 semester hours of academic coursework prior to application.

A 2.75 grade-point average in the principal subject.

GPA of 2.75 in education courses, including satisfactory completion of field experience and required courses in teaching methods.

Recommendation of the teaching field advisor and validation of the teaching portfolio.

Some field experience with culturally diverse students.

Awareness of and compliance with pertinent State laws.

Baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.

Completion of the appropriate approved program(s) for the area(s) of
specialization in which licensing or certification is sought.

Completion of student teaching with no grade lower than C and with an average of at least 2.50 or higher in all student teaching courses. (Students who do not receive a C or higher in a student teaching course may petition the Teacher Education Council to repeat student teaching).

Satisfactory review of the teaching portfolio.

Completion of criminal background check.

Passing scores on the OGET, OSAT, and OPTE.

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	Accreditation The School of Education currently holds national accreditation through the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and state accreditation through the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP). We have Candidate Member status with the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Joint Advisement Students are advised both in their areas of concentration by their major advisors and in professional education and certification by the faculty of the School of Education Licensure/Certification Options Students interested in becoming teachers have four options at The University of Tulsa: Option I: Secondary School Teacher. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, economics, English, geology, history, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, or theatre have the option of pursuing standard or alternative certification (depending on the major) to teach in grades six through twelve. Option II: Elementary School Teacher. Students majoring in elementary education have the option of pursuing standard certification in grades one through eight. Students in elementary education also minor in another subject area. Options for minors include, but are not limited to, subject areas preparing students to teach in middle school (grades 5-9) language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Option III: K-12 School Teacher. Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and majoring in art, music, exercise and sports science, French, German, Russian, or Spanish have the option of pursuing standard or alternative certification (depending on the major) to teach in grades kindergarten through twelve. Option IV: Special Education Teacher. Deaf education and speech-language pathology majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible to pursue standard certification to teach in grades kindergarten through twelve. Speech pathology certification requires completion of a master’s degree (see Graduate Bulletin). top Program Phases. There are three phases to the Teacher Education Program: declaration of a major in Education admission to the Teacher Education Program student teaching In the first phase, the student formally declares Education as a major through the College of Arts and Sciences Advisor. The student also takes Educ 1101 (Introduction to Education). In the second phase, the student takes Educ 2104 (Foundations of Education) and applies to the Teacher Education Program. Students normally apply for admission to teacher education no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. Junior and senior transfer students and students with baccalaureate degrees seeking teacher certification should apply during their first semester on campus. Criteria for admission into the Teacher Education Program are: Achievement of an overall grade point average of at least 2.75 in 45 semester hours of college credit. Achievement of a grade point average of 2.75 or higher in at least 30 semester hours of the Tulsa Curriculum. Passing score on the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET). Achievement of at least a “C” in Engl. l033, and FS l973, or equivalents. Achievement of at least a “C” in Education 1101 and Education 2104. Satisfactory completion of interview with Education Advisor. Signed statement of knowledge of and compliance with pertinent State laws. Statisfactory review of Teaching Portfolio by Education advisor. Recommendation of Education Advisor. Following admission to Teacher Education, the student completes all required course work. The third phase begins with the student’s application for student teaching. Students must reserve one semester for student teaching and the student teaching seminar. Criteria for admission into student teaching are: Previous admission to teacher education. A 2.75 grade-point average in 90 semester hours of academic coursework prior to application. A 2.75 grade-point average in the principal subject. GPA of 2.75 in education courses, including satisfactory completion of field experience and required courses in teaching methods. Recommendation of the teaching field advisor and validation of the teaching portfolio. Some field experience with culturally diverse students. Awareness of and compliance with pertinent State laws. In addition to meeting the above criteria, transfer students and students with baccalaureate degrees seeking certification must have completed eight hours at The University of Tulsa, including a course in professional education and a course in their teaching field. Student Teaching Placement. For first semester placement in student teaching, students should make formal application by March 1 of their junior year. For second-semester placement, application should be made by October 1 of the senior year. Application forms, available in the School of Education, third floor of Chapman Hall, should be completed with the assistance of an education advisor and filed with the Coordinator of Field Experiences following the orientation meeting at the beginning of each semester. Placement and university supervisors are confirmed in the second orientation meeting during the last week of classes of each semester. Senior transfer students and students with baccalaureate degrees seeking certification should apply immediately after their admission to the university. Professional Examinations. Prospective teachers in Oklahoma must pass the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), the appropriate Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT), and the Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination (OPTE) to be eligible for licensure/certification. Complete information and registration bulletins are available from the School of Education. Professional Licensing. During their last semester, students who have passed the appropriate state examinations should make application for a license to teach in Oklahoma. Changes in regulations can result in changes in professional licensing/certification requirements. Baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. Completion of the appropriate approved program(s) for the area(s) of specialization in which licensing or certification is sought. Completion of student teaching with no grade lower than C and with an average of at least 2.50 or higher in all student teaching courses. (Students who do not receive a C or higher in a student teaching course may petition the Teacher Education Council to repeat student teaching). Satisfactory review of the teaching portfolio. Completion of criminal background check. Passing scores on the OGET, OSAT, and OPTE. Students who complete a program in Elementary Education, Deaf Education, Music Education, or Exercise and Sports Science Education may apply to the state of Oklahoma through the standard route, in which the School of Education recommends them for certification. Students completing programs in Art, English, Foreign Languages, Math, Sciences, Speech and Drama, Social Studies, may apply to the state of Oklahoma for the alternative route to certification. top Professional Education Course Requirements for All Education Majors Educ 1101, Introduction to Education Educ 2104, Foundations of Education Educ 3713, The Child/Adolescent and the Learning Environment Educ 3733, Measurement and Evaluation in Education Educ 4013, Education of the Exceptional Child 12 hours of appropriate grade level student teaching Educ 4971, Seminar Student Teaching Additional Course Requirements for Secondary Education Majors Educ 4214, Teaching Methods for Middle and Secondary Schools* Mathematics education majors substitute Math 4222 and Educ 4221 for Educ 4214. Additional Course Requirements for K-12 Education Majors Special Teaching Methods: Art education majors complete Art 3133 and 3232 and Educ 4221. Music education majors complete Mus 3163 and 4363 and Educ 4221. French, German, Russian, and Spanish education majors complete Lang 4003 and Educ 4214. Deaf education majors complete appropriate methods courses (see Deaf Education in Communication Disorders department) Additional Course Requirements for Elementary Education Majors Students preparing to teach in the elementary grades complete requirements for the Bachelor of arts degree. The program consists of four discrete parts: 1) the Tulsa Curriculum; 2) the Professional Education Program; 3) the major in Elementary Education; and 4) a minor in an academic discipline. Regulations of the Oklahoma Commission on Teacher Preparation require a diversified program in the liberal arts and sciences. Candidates for licensing in Elementary Education must complete 48 semester hours of credit evenly distributed among four areas: 1) language arts, 2) social studies, 3) mathematics; and 4) science. The courses may not be methods courses. The commission’s regulation allows that courses satisfying this requirement may be included in the general education program, the major, a minor, or any combination. The Elementary Education major includes the following components: The Tulsa Curriculum (48 hours)* Students complete the same requirements for the Tulsa Curriculum as all students completing the Bachelor of Arts degree. The student teaching semester, consisting of the full-time and semester-long student teaching experience and the seminar, satisfies the senior seminar requirement. Certain courses are recommended for block course credit in recognition of subject matter that the student will be responsible for knowing on the licensing exams. Pol 1003 or Pol 2053 and Hist 2503 are recommended for Block II. Biol 1023 or Biol 1033 and Phys 1003 or Phys 1004 are recommended for Block III. Thea 2123, Creative Dramatics, required for all elementary education majors, will be counted as a Block I course. Elementary Education (42 hours) Additional Liberal Arts and Sciences (18 hours) Math 1053, College Algebra, Math 1093, Mathematics with Applications or Math 1103, Basic Calculus Stat 2013, Introduction to Statistics, or Soc 2023, Statistics for Social Sciences Math 4863, Special Topics in Mathematics Chem 1043, Chemistry and Society Geol 1033, Earth’s Physical Environment, or Geol 1014, Physical Geology Educ 2303, Children’s Literature Elementary Education Special Teaching Methods (24 hours) Educ 3133, Creative Arts for Elementary Children Atrg 3403, Physical Activities for Elementary Populations Educ 3303, Writing and Language Development Educ 3313, Reading for Elementary Children Educ 3323, Literacy Assessment and Intervention Educ 4123, Science for Elementary Children Educ 4133, Mathematics for Elementary Children Educ 4143, Social Studies for Elementary Children Academic Minor (12 hours) Students complete a minor consisting of 12 semester hours, with six hours upper division credit. Minors include the following academic disciplines: anthropology, art, biology, chemistry, communication, computer science, deaf education, economics, exercise and sports science, geology, English, history, languages (American Sign Language, French, Latin, German, Russian, or Spanish), mathematics, music, philosophy and religion, physics, political science, psychology, science (interdisciplinary), sociology, and theatre. Other programs for minors may be approved by the curriculum committee. Second Language Proficiency. Students completing the Teacher Education Program for any subject or grade level must demonstrate proficiency in a second language by completing a language course offered by The University of Tulsa (American Sign Language, French, German, Latin, Russian, or Spanish) numbered 1014 with a grade of C or better or satisfy equivalent requirements from an accredited college or university. In addition, students must complete the second language proficiency requirement of the College of their subject area major. top Professional Education 1101 (1 hour) - Introduction to Education Orientation to careers in teaching and the teacher education program. Includes 20 clock hours of field experience. Required for admission to teacher education program. 2104 (4 hours) - Foundations of Education The historical, philosophical, political, and sociological foundations of the development and organization of education presented in the context of contemporary issues. Required for admission to teacher education program. Prerequisite: Educ 1101. 2323 (3 hours) - The Child/Adolescent and the Learning Environment Examines views of childhood, development, and education, using historical, psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspectives. Focuses not only on Western views of childhood, but also other cultures’ views of childhood and adolescent development, and variations in life-span experiences both within American culture and across other cultures. 3733 (3 hours) - Measurement and Evaluation in Education Theory and practice of assessment and evaluation including standardized tests and teacher-made tests. Topics include alternative assessment techniques and applications of educational technology. 4013 (3 hours) - Education of the Exceptional Child Psychological, sociological, physical, and educational aspects of exceptional children considered from the perspective of appropriate classroom teaching strategies. Includes meeting the needs of highly able learners. 4214 (4 hours) - Teaching Methods for Middle and Secondary Schools General and specialized methods for middle school/junior high school and senior high school teachers. Includes planning instruction, instructional strategies, classroom management, integrating educational technology, and teaching reading and writing in subject areas. Includes 40 clock hours of field experience at two different levels. Prerequisites: Educ 3713, 3733, and admission to Teacher Education. 4221 (1 hour) - Field Experience Forty clock hours of observation and teaching. Pass-fail only. Concurrent enrollment: Special teaching methods course. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 4616 (6 hours) - Student Teaching in Elementary School Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. 4626 (6 hours)- Student Teaching in Middle School Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. 4636 (6 hours) - Student Teaching in Senior High School Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. 4971 (1 hour) - Seminar in Student Teaching Issues and concerns related to student teaching and the teaching profession. Topics include parent and community involvement, safety and security, legal aspects, professional ethics, and classroom management. Must be taken concurrently with Student Teaching. 4993 (3 hours) - Independent Study top Elementary Education 2303 (3 hours) - Children s Literature A survey of children’s literature. Award-winning literature in various genres is critically examined. Special emphasis is given to literature appropriate for culturally diverse classrooms. 2313 (3 hours) - Multicultural Studies in Adolescent Literature A survey of publications in multicultural literature for adolescents. Includes a focus on artistic merit, literary form and function, and genre studies within the examination of racial, ethnic, gender, and class relationships portrayed in this literature. An elective course for education majors. 3133 (3 hours) - Creative Arts for Elementary Children Fundamentals of art methods, art history, and philosophy to enable the elementary teacher to build a broad, diversified program of art experiences related to the basic content areas. 3303 (3 hours) - Writing and Language Development for Elementary Children The natural process of how children learn to communicate through speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Includes mechanics and nature of writing, the process approach, modes of writing, and role of computers and technology in writing in the elementary classroom. Field experiences in culturally diverse settings. Taken concurrently with Educ 3323. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 3313 (3 hours) - Reading for Elementary Children Curriculum objectives, methods, and materials for teaching and development of reading skills in relation to children’s language and thinking abilities. Emphasis on theories, skill development, and application of the reading process. Includes field experiences in culturally diverse settings. Taken concurrently with Educ 4143. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 3323 (3 hours) - Literacy Assessment and Intervention Emphasizes remedial reading, including diagnosis and assessment of reading problems and selection of teaching strategies for remedial reading in the classroom. Practicum includes application of course content with at-risk readers. Includes field experiences in culturally diverse settings. Taken concurrently with Educ 3303. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 4123 (3 hours) - Science for Elementary Children Understanding the nature of science, developing positive attitudes toward science, and developing and teaching science concepts using inquiry-based, concrete activities in the biological and physical sciences. Interdisciplinary curriculum planning and educational technology applications are emphasized. Includes field experiences in culturally diverse settings. Taken concurrently with Educ 4133. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 4133 (3 hours) - Mathematics for Elementary Children Emphasis on quantitative thinking, problem solving, applied mathematics, and positive attitudes toward mathematics for learners using inquiry-based concrete activities. Interdisciplinary curriculum planning and educational technology applications. Includes field experiences in culturally diverse settings. Taken concurrently with Educ 4123. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. 4143 (3 hours) - Social Studies for Elementary Children Planning and preparation of materials, activities, and strategies for teaching social studies concepts. Application of course content in field experiences with unit and lesson planning. Interdisciplinary curriculum planning, multicultural education, and educational technology applications. Includes field experiences in culturally diverse settings. Taken concurrently with Educ 3133. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. top The University of Tulsa School of Education Chapman Hall [campus map] (918) 631-2313 fax (918) 631-2133 Mailing Address: 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104