Pre-Education
Program Goals & Outcomes
The Pre-Education Associate of Arts degree is a complex program of interdisciplinary study, designed primarily for students who intend to become teachers in early childhood education, elementary education, or special education. This degree program provides a fundamental knowledge in a wide range of departments within the core of language and literature, mathematics, sciences, social science, humanities, foreign languages, and health and sports sciences. The goal of this degree is to provide a foundation for transfer to a baccalaureate teacher education program in early childhood education, elementary education, or special education. The degree is designed to enable students to complete the 4-by-12 requirement. Furthermore, it prepares students to take the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), which is necessary for admission to a Teacher Education Program at Oklahoma 4-year institutions.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Employ collegiate-level oral and written communication skills;
- Apply reputable academic research to solve problems;
- Evaluate cultural issues from numerous analytical perspectives;
- Utilize scientific inquiry to describe the natural world;
- Evaluate quantitative relationships accurately; and
- Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy lifestyles.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (37 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 - POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Sciences (8 hours)
- BIOL 1114 Introduction to Biology (with laboratory)
- GEOG/PHSC 1114 Physical Geography+ (with laboratory)
Humanities (6 hours)
- ENGL 2113 Introduction to Literature+
- PHIL 1103 Introduction to Philosophy+
Mathematics (3 hours)
- MATH 1513 College Algebra+
Liberal Arts (3 hours)
- PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology
or SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology+
General Education (5 hours)
- HPER 1202 Health & Wellness
- MCOM 1213 Public Speaking
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (24-28 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- MATH 2013 Structures of Mathematics+
- MATH 2023 Foundations of Geometry & Measurement+
- Select Transfer Track ___________–See list below.
NOTE:
Students should enroll in a combination of General Education Requirements and Program Requirements to complete the degree.
UCO Transfer Track (18 hours minimum)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- GEOG 2443 Regional Geography of the World
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 (course not taken to meet General Education Requirements) - LANG 1115 Elementary Language I+ (required if students did not complete 2 years of foreign language in high school with a “B” or better)
or 5 hours minimum of classes with a HIST, PSYC, SOC, HUM, FSCD, or POLS prefix - MATH 2033 Analysis of Data & Chance+
- PHSC 1003/1001 Earth Science+ with laboratory
OU1 Transfer Track–Early Childhood (18 hours minimum)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- HES 2323 Nutrition
- LANG 1115 Elementary Language I+
- LANG 1225 Elementary Language II+
- MATH 1473 General College Math+
- 2 hours minimum of classes with a HIST, PSYC, SOC, HUM, FSCD, or POLS prefix
OU2 Transfer Track–Elementary Education (19 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- GEOG 2443 Regional Geography of the World
- HES 2323 Nutrition
- LANG 1115 Elementary Language I+
- LANG 1225 Elementary Language II+
- MATH 1473 General College Math+
OU3 Transfer Track–Special Education (22 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- GEOG 2443 Regional Geography of the World
- HES 2323 Nutrition
- LANG 1115 Elementary Language I+
- LANG 1225 Elementary Language II+
- MATH 1473 General College Math+
- PSYC 2213 Developmental Psychology+
or PSYC 2303 Personality Theories+
OSU Transfer Track-Elementary Childhood (20 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- ART 1103 Art Appreciation OR MUS 1203 Music in Life
- CHEM 1114 Introductory Chemistry+
- GEOG 2443 Regional Geography of the World
- HPER 1102 First Aid
- LANG 1115 Elementary Language I+ (required if students did not complete 2 years of foreign language in high school with a “B” or better)
or 5 hours minimum of classes with a HIST, PSYC, SOC, HUM, FSCD, or POLS prefix - MATH 1473 General College Math+
or MATH 1743 Calculus I for Business, Life & Social Sciences+
or MATH 2033 Analysis of Data and Chance+
+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.
As an Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education major seeking Teacher Certification in the State of Oklahoma, you must complete 12 hours in 4 subject areas: English, Social Studies, Science, and Math (4×12). Courses taken in these areas must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to satisfy degree requirements. You must also demonstrate listening and speaking skills in a foreign language at the novice level.
Additional Information
You are encouraged to consult the catalog of the institution from which you will receive a bachelor’s degree regarding specific requirements.
The Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) is designed to assess state core general education knowledge and skills, including critical thinking, communication, and computation. The test includes approximately 100 selected-response questions and 1 writing assignment.
You are encouraged to complete the OGET after 40 college credit hours are earned.
- Access up-to-date registration and testing information, test preparation materials, and services that enables you to register and obtain your test results online.
- University of Central Oklahoma College of Education and Professional Studies
- University of Oklahoma Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
- Oklahoma State University College of Education
- East Central University Department of Education
Education Links
- Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- National Education Association
- Oklahoma Education Association
- Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation
- Oklahoma State Department of Education
- The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
- Teach for America