How long does it take to complete the OU Teacher Education program?
Most students complete the program in four years.
How soon will I start spending time in schools?
In your very first course.
What grants and scholarships are available for future teachers?
Scholarships. The list of Undergraduate Scholarships is long, but the process to apply is simple. Applications are due February 1 for the subsequent academic year.
Grants. Loan forgiveness grants are available to qualified applicants through the JRCoE Debt-Free Teachers grant program and the Federal TEACH Grant program.
What is the graduation rate for OU Teacher Education? (CAEP Measure #3)
Of students who are admitted to OU’s teacher education program, 95% complete their degree.
What is the pass rate of OU Teacher Education students on State Certification Tests? (CAEP Measure #3)
OU teacher education graduates have very high pass rates on Oklahoma Certification Tests. For the 2020-21 academic year, 90.4% passed their Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) and 98.3% passed their Oklahoma Professional Teaching Exam.
Are OU Teacher Education graduates successful in the classroom? (CAEP Measure #1 and 2)
Yes! The State of Oklahoma requires school principals to observe their teachers every year and rate them on teaching ability. OU Teacher Education graduates are highly rated whether principals choose to use the Marzano Teacher Evaluation (average score of 3.71 in spring 2021) or the Tulsa Teacher Leader Evaluation (average score of 3.68 in spring 2021, with scores above 3 indicating successful performance).
Do OU Teacher Education graduates have a positive impact on P-12 student learning? (CAEP Measure #1)
Yes! Case studies conducted in the classrooms of OU Teacher Education graduates consistently indicate a positive impact on P-12 learning and development.
What is the job placement rate for OU Teacher Education graduates? (CAEP Measure #4)
100%. All of our graduates who seek jobs as teachers are hired.
