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Professional Education Unit
Professional Education Unit Officers of the Professional Education Council John Romans, PhD —Dean and Executive Director of Professional Education Robin Fuxa, PhD—Director of Professional Education The College of Education, Health and Aviation coordinates all professional education programs offered at Oklahoma State University. All programs are operated in collaboration with the colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Arts and Sciences, Human Sciences and the Graduate College. The Dean of the College of Education, Health and Aviation serves as the Executive Director of the Professional Education Unit (PEU). The Professional Education Council has been established as the governance and oversight structure for the Professional Education Unit. The Unit has a mission statement, goals and a strategic plan that guide the operation of its programs. Professional Education Unit Core Values The underlying structure of the unit is articulated through its conceptual framework that guides the direction of programs, teaching practices, candidate performance, faculty scholarship, and service. The core values of the conceptual framework emphasize leadership, ethics and professionalism, academics and professional roles, diversity and service orientation/community outreach. (L.E.A.D.S.) Leadership The PEU prepares candidates who are committed to the belief that professional educators who provide quality education are the foundation of a prosperous and democratic society. Ethics and Professionalism The PEU prepares candidates who demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in their interactions with students, families, colleagues and communities and practice social justice. Academic and Professional Roles The PEU provides opportunities to prepare knowledgeable candidates who reflect upon the connections between academics and their professional roles. Diversity PEU prepares candidates who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and can learn; they possess knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve as effective professionals who understand and meet the needs of a diverse society. (See Professional Education Diversity policy for more information: https://education.okstate.edu/site-files/im-files/peu/ peu_policy_statements.pdf.) Service Orientation/Community Outreach The PEU prepares candidates who value and engage in service and meaningful involvement of the learner/client and their families, as well as their school and their community. All Professional Education programs are administered by the Dean of the College of Education, Health and Aviation and are coordinated through the Office of Professional Education. Upon completion of an
approved program or degree, passing the appropriate Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE), and the recommendation of the University, the candidate will be eligible for certification to serve in Oklahoma schools. All candidates completing an approved program or applying for an initial or advanced certificate are subject to all rules and regulations specified by the OSU Professional Education Unit, the Oklahoma State Board of Education and the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA). State-mandated changes in teacher certification may result in additional requirements for certification. Certification programs are offered at various levels in the College of Education, Health and Aviation as well as in the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Arts and Sciences, and Human Sciences, but all require earning at least a bachelor’s degree for recommendation for a standard certificate. Each candidate (regardless of level or college) seeking recommendation for certification from OSU through a Professional Education program must make formal application to do so using the “Application for Admission to Professional Education” and must meet the admission standards specified. Graduate programs leading to the master’s degree, the education specialist degree, and both the Doctor of Education and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in several areas. In addition, we offer pathways for non-traditional routes to certification in some certification areas. Professional Education programs at Oklahoma State University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE) and the OEQA. Information regarding all Professional Education policies and practices may be obtained from the Office of Professional Education or the College of Education, Health and Aviation website. Inquiries concerning any aspect of Professional Education programs at Oklahoma State University should be addressed to the head of the School or Department offering the program or the Office of Professional Education, 325 Willard. The Unit prepares educator candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for a wide range of certification and teaching areas. There are increasing employment opportunities in business, industry and state and federal agencies for persons with strong preparation in education specialties. Undergraduate Initial Teaching Certification Programs Elementary Level (PK-8) Programs Early Childhood Education (PK-3) Elementary Education (1-8) Elementary/Secondary Level (PK-12) Programs Art Education Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish) Music-Instrumental Music-Vocal
Physical Education/Health/Safety Secondary Level Programs Agriculture Education Secondary English Secondary Mathematics Secondary Science Secondary Social Studies
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