Oklahoma State University

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School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences Jennifer Sanders, PhD—Associate Professor and School Head The School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences develops outstanding education professionals and school psychologists who have the confidence and demonstrated competence to be leaders, advocates, and agents of change in regional, national and world communities. We employ and model authentic, engaging methods and innovative, collaborative practices to develop scholars, especially teachers, teacher educators and school psychologists who are transformative leaders and reflective practitioners adept at using creative and effective methods to foster productive and just communities. Programs in the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences (STLES) include curriculum studies, elementary education, gifted and talented education, secondary education, literacy education, career and technical/workforce and adult education, science/mathematics education, special education and school psychology. Consistent with the University’s Professional Education unit conceptual framework, all programs leading to teacher certification at both initial and advanced levels incorporate the L.E.A.D.S. framework based on leadership, ethics and professionalism, academic and professional roles, diversity and service orientation/community outreach. Graduate program goals in STLES focus on the concepts of agency, pedagogy, diversity and research. Course Prefixes Most courses in STLES programs carry the CIED (Curriculum and Instruction) prefix. Other course prefixes include CTED (Career and Technical Education), GTED (Gifted and Talented Education), SPED (Special Education), SMED (Science/Mathematics Education), SPSY (School Psychology), and WAED (Workforce and Adult Education). Undergraduate Programs • Jill Metzger, MS—Clinical Instructor and Elementary Education Coordinator • Gayla Foster, PhD—Clinical Associate Professor and Secondary Education Coordinator • Mary Jo Self, EdD—Associate Professor and Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator The School offers undergraduate degrees in elementary, secondary, and K-12 education, and career and technical education. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree qualifies the student for an Oklahoma elementary teaching certificate (grades 1-8). The program is intended to provide students with: • a breadth of knowledge reflecting the broad traditions of general education, and • a depth of knowledge in the area of specialization. The degree includes four field experiences, culminating in a full-semester clinical internship, through which students work in diverse school settings and demonstrate and strengthen their pedagogical knowledge. This degree is offered on both the Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, and Tulsa students have an opportunity to participate in the Urban Education Program, a cooperative effort between OSU and Tulsa Public Schools. Stillwater students can apply to the ExCEL experience, providing site- based coursework in Stillwater elementary schools for the final two

semesters of enrollment. The culminating clinical internship placement opportunities include placement through the Urban Education Program, placement in accredited schools in Stillwater and the surrounding area, or international placement. All students complete a Professional Portfolio with three separate submissions. It should be noted that all previous coursework must be successfully completed prior to participation in the final two semesters. Oklahoma certification also mandates the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators. The Bachelor of Science in Secondary or K-12 Education degree is designed to prepare teacher candidates who are life-long learners, emerging professionals and subject matter specialists with strong liberal arts backgrounds. Each secondary/K-12 degree and certification program includes general education courses, extensive specialization course work in the discipline area, and professional education courses accompanied by school-based field experiences. Tulsa-area students have an opportunity to participate in the Urban Education Program, a cooperative effort between OSU and Tulsa Public Schools. Degree options leading to certification for teaching grades 6-12 are English and social studies. The foreign language option leads to certification in grades K-12. Secondary science and mathematics education students pursue degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences through the OSUTeach program. Students complete a Professional Portfolio with three separate submissions. Oklahoma certification also mandates the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators. The Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education (CTED) is designed with two distinct options: the non-certification option for students interested in adult technical education, and the certification option for students interested in secondary career and technical education. CTED Non-certification Option • Students choosing the non-certification option are prepared to become instructional personnel for technical programs in community colleges, technical institutes and industry. Graduates with this option also accept technical employment of various types in business, industry and government. • The non-certification option is designed primarily for graduates of technical programs in technical institutes and community colleges. Qualified students from pre-professional programs can be accepted with advanced standing. In addition, students desiring to prepare for careers in technical education may enter the program directly from high school and complete their technical major requirements at OSU. CTED Certification Option • Candidates selecting this option are prepared to serve as teachers in secondary or postsecondary schools, or in other related professional roles for career and technical education programs. Candidates completing this option are qualified to teach in career and technical departments of high schools and area career and technology centers. • The certification options include business information technology, marketing education, health occupations education, technology education, and technical and industrial education. The specializations in technical and industrial education are selected from but not limited to the trade and industrial fields of air conditioning heating and refrigeration, automotive technology, aviation technology, building and grounds maintenance, carpentry, commercial photography, computer repair technology, cosmetology, diesel engine technology, drafting, electronics, graphic design, law enforcement