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be recommended to the Oklahoma State Department of Education for P-12 Gifted Specialist certification. The Math/Science Education option provides extended coursework in both content area and pedagogy as students take courses in math or science education and additional math or science courses through the College of Arts and Sciences. The option also includes coursework integrating math and science pedagogy so that graduates will be skilled in content integration between the two areas. The option is designed to prepare teacher leaders in math education and/or science education. This option asks applicants to either hold an undergraduate major or minor in mathematics or science or post a satisfactory score on the quantitative portion of the Graduate Record Exam. The Reading and Literacy option provides students with experiences to develop knowledge of comprehensive, P-12 literacy curriculum and instruction including regular and intensive reading instruction, literacy assessment and evaluation, language arts/writing instruction, and the roles of children’s literature. The program also supports candidates’ development in the areas of education theory and research, curriculum design, creating literate environments, appreciating and including diverse learners, and providing quality professional development as program administrators or literacy coaches. Students who complete the Reading Specialist requirements can be recommended to the Oklahoma State Department of Education for P-12 Reading Specialist certification. The Special Education option is designed to prepare educators to work effectively with children and youth with mild to moderate disabilities. The option encompasses two primary pathways: Advanced Educator and Initial Certification. The option is also delivered in a “bootcamp” format on the Tulsa campus with new cohort groups admitted to a set sequence of classes designed for degree completion in four semesters. Classes are scheduled during evenings and weekends, and can be taken on a part- time or full-time basis. Classes utilize a variety of instructional formats including face-to-face classroom interaction, compressed video and hybrid design, where instruction includes both classroom interaction and online learning. To be eligible for state certification, students must pass Teacher Certification Examinations. The Workforce and Adult Education option is flexible in content coverage, offering coursework appropriate for a wide range of people, including Career Tech educators, technical educators and other personnel in higher education, career and occupational counselors, adult trainers in business and industry, and workforce development professionals from all fields. Courses are offered using a variety of delivery options, including evening face-to-face classes, two-way video broadcast, online and weekends. Many classes are offered on both the Stillwater and Tulsa campuses. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Adrienne Redmond-Sanogo, PhD – Associate Professor and MAT Degree Coordinator The school offers a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree with options in Elementary Education (grades 1-8), Secondary Mathematics (grades 6-12), and Secondary Science (grades 6-12). The purpose of the Master of Arts in Teaching program are to provide high-quality instruction to graduate students who are seeking to continue their education and seeking initial teaching certification. The objectives are to develop elementary, secondary and PK-12 teachers’ understanding of the roles and responsibilities of teachers and manage a diverse classroom, ability to design and implement curriculum that addresses the needs of students with special needs and linguistically/culturally diverse students, understanding of a variety of instructional and assessment strategies

to meet diverse learners’ needs, and confidence in abilities to teach in PK-12 classroom through high-quality field experiences. Extensive specialization coursework is offered in each discipline area and the program culminates with a full 15-week clinical internship (student teaching) experience through which students work in diverse school settings and demonstrate and strengthen their pedagogical knowledge. Additionally, students participate in at least 60 hours of field experience prior to student teaching. 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 semester. Oklahoma certification also mandates the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators. Master of Science in School Psychology A degree in educational psychology with an option in school psychometrics is awarded to students who are en route for either the EdS or PhD degree in school psychology. Students must be admitted to the EdS or PhD program to receive the MS. (Students are not admitted directly to the MS degree.) College Teaching Graduate Certificate College Teaching Graduate Certificate is housed in Curriculum Studies Program at School of Teaching, Learning and Education Studies. It is a stand-alone certificate program to help current college and university faculty (including both full-time and part-time faculty as well as graduate teaching assistants who have college teaching assignments) develop and improve knowledge, skills, and capacities for successful college teaching, as well as advance their teaching vision, philosophy and adaptability in a rapidly changing society at a range of institutions of higher education. Credit hours successfully completed are transferable to Curriculum Studies options in MS and PhD degree. Education Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology Brian Poncy, PhD—Associate Professor, EdS Program Training Director The NASP-approved (National Association of School Psychologists) specialist program is available. The EdS is the appropriate level of training for those who are interested in applying psychology to a variety of child-related learning and adjustment problems, and for the improvement of children's mental health in school settings. Specialist- level school psychologists typically work in school systems and function in diverse roles including consultation, psychological and psycho- educational assessment, and intervention to facilitate success for all children. The EdS program at OSU is approximately 77 hours, consistent with the NASP standards for training, and meets the Oklahoma State Department of Education certification requirements. Successful completion of this program leads to eligibility for certification by the Oklahoma State Department of Education as a school psychologist and also the NASP National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP). Applications for the EdS program are due February 1 for consideration for admission the following semester. PhD in School Psychology Gary Duhon, PhD—Professor and PhD Program Training Director The doctoral program in school psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The program follows the scientist practitioner model that emphasizes the application of the scientific knowledge and