Professional Education Unit
Preparing professional educators across Oklahoma State University who lead in the global community and advocate for high-quality education for all.
Become a teacher
through our nationally-recognized programs
From traditional undergraduate degrees to non-traditional and alternative certificate
programs, we offer many pathways to teacher certification.
Educators are advocates
who champion the success of their students in the classroom and beyond
Our education graduates are ethical professionals with an ongoing obligation to enact
and advocate for teaching practices that serve our students' needs.
National accreditation
We are accredited as a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
legacy site. Our next accreditation visit will be conducted by our new accrediting
body, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), in spring
2022.
Transformative impact
on schools, people and communities
OSU is known for producing exceptional teachers who have a far reaching impact on
students’ lives because of their commitment to helping children and youth succeed.
800CHILDREN
are directly impacted by 30-year elementary education teaching career
5000STUDENTS
or more are connected to one secondary education teacher in a lifetime
Educating ForwardScholarship initiative to support future teachers
Join us in celebrating influential teachers, inspiring and supporting the next generation
of educators and recognizing the importance of teachers in the lives of Oklahomans.