Oklahoma alternative route
Non-Traditional Route to Special Education Certifiction
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Office of Educational Quality and Accountability.
- Run by
- State
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- 3
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | No |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | No |
| Mentoring | No |
| Service requirement | No |
| High-need schools | Not reported |
| Shortage areas | Not reported |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | Yes |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Grade or subject limits
Special Education PK-12
Shortage design
Special Education is a critical shortage area in Oklahoma
Credential issued
Provisional certificate is issued following successful completion of Special Education Boot Camp and employment has been obtained.
Clinical experience
Candidates must complete 30 hours of field experience as part of their Boot Camp completion.
Other requirements
Commitment to complete a Masters degree or certification in Special Education. Acquire 6 hours of prescribed coursework per year. Successful completion of certification examinations.
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.