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Alternative Teacher Certification

You've earned a bachelor degree and maybe even had an enriching career, and now you feel called to pass your knowledge on through a career in teaching. Oklahoma has opened doors to a teacher certification alternative for those with education and experience that will help to make you a great teacher.

Oklahoma Christian University is helping to fill the teacher shortage with affordable courses for alternatively certified teachers. The Academy offers four three-credit hour courses (ELEM-3233 Primary Reading, PSYC-2523 Developmental Psychology, EDUC-3133: Classroom Management, and EDUC-4033: Educational Pedagogy) in a streamlined, online format. These courses typically are taught in seven-week blocks with six start dates throughout the year: August, October, January, March, May, and July.

How to Apply:

  1. Fill out the application which will have the most up to date information on start dates (select Alternative Teacher Certification as your major in the "Your Plans" tab)
  2. Upload verification that you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher to your application
  3. Email altcert@oc.edu to enroll in courses

FAQs:

Q: How many courses can I take at one time?
A: We advise one course at a time if you are working, however it is ultimately up to the student.

Q: How do I order a transcript?
A: You can order a transcript here.

Q: How do I log onto my courses?
A: Once enrolled you will receive an email detailing how to set up your myOC account, email, and blackboard information.

Q: Is financial aid available for these courses?
A: Unfortunately since these are considered non-degree seeking financial aid does not cover them.

Q: What are my payment options?
A: You can use a personal loan or set up a payment plan with our financial services team

Q: How do I pay for these courses?
A: Pay online using your student account. See instructions here.