Listed below are answers to some frequently asked questions. If you don't find an answer to your question, you can ask us by filling in this form.
- What can I expect from the full admission Interview: How should I dress? Do I need to bring anything? What if all the courses I need to enroll in are full by the time I get through the interview?"
The full admission interview is a meeting with faculty members to determine your eligibility for admission in the area of Education that you have selected. This interview must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in Education courses. The recommended dress for the interview is professional, for example, dress as you would for a day of teaching. No materials are necessary for the interview ...
- Why is EIPT 3011 not on the degree sheet? How do I test out of EIPT 3011? When can I test out of EIPT 3011 and how long does it take?"
EIPT 3011 is not on the degree sheet because if you are able to test out of the course, then it is not necessary to take the course. Please watch for flyers in the hallways of Collings Hall entitled "EIPT 3011" or contact the Educational Psychology Office at 325-5974 for information regarding test out. Specifically, the test covers spreadsheets, databases, and file management in both Macintosh and ...
- Do I attend a class for the lab section of EDFN 3003 & EIPT 3483?"
You do not physically attend a lab section class for EDFN 3003 and EIPT 3483. The lab sections of EDFN 3003 and EIPT 3483 are used as a time management tool for you to make sure time is built into your schedule for completing field experience hours.
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- Nonwestern Culture requirement: What is a Nonwestern Culture class and how do I get a list of the approved courses?"
The Nonwestern Culture requirement needs to be a class that is of non-American and non-European culture and it must be on the Nonwestern Culture General Education approved course list. You can see your adviser for the specific courses that work for your program and for a copy of the approved course list.
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- How do I change my address with the University?
Your address can be changed online on the OU homepage or you can also contact the Records Office at 325-2012 in Buchanan Hall.
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- How do I get information about what's going on in the College of Education?"
Information about current events in the College of Education can be obtained by watching your OU e-mail account for e-mails labeled "Education News", through flyers in the halls or offices of Collings Hall, on easels in the Collings Hall lounge, or you may also ask your Student Services adviser.
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- What if my General Education, Special Education (Secondary majors), or Education courses are full?""
If General Education/Special Education courses are full, make sure to put your name on the electronic interest list after you try to enroll. After this is complete, you can contact the department that offers the class, or try to contact the professor by phone or e-mail. You may also attend the class on the first day to see if someone doesn't attend in order to get closed class permission. If your ...
- What is the Graduate Certification Component?
The Graduate Certification Component refers to your final semester of your program. It typically includes completion of a 16-week internship and an Education research class.
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- How do I get information about scholarships and other funding opportunities?
Scholarship information and applications, as well as other information on funding opportunities, may be obtained from the Student Services Office in Room 137 of Collings Hall. In addition, you can also find information regarding undergraduate scholarships and graduate scholarships on this website.
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- How do I find out about student organizations in the College of Education?
There is a flyer on the College's student organizations in the Student Services Office in Room 137 of Collings Hall. In addition, student organizations post flyers and send e-mails to notify students of meetings or events.
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- Where is Collings Hall and where is Student Services?
Ellsworth Collings Hall is on the south part of campus just off Elm Street across from Parson Street and three buildings north of Dale Hall. The Student Services Office is in Room 137 on the first floor of Collings Hall.
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- Do I have to be advised my last semester if I already know what I need to take?
Yes, your advisement appointment for your last semester is a very important appointment as you will be filling out your application for graduation and receiving important information regarding the completion of your program.
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- Can I get Financial Aid when I'm intern-teaching? How do I get full-time aid?
You are eligible to apply for financial aid for your intern-teaching semester. Provided you are admitted to Graduate College, you are considered to be a full time student since 9 hours is a full time graduate level semester. You are eligible to receive full time aid when you declare the Master's program in the area of your specialization instead of Certification Only. (Please note: when you ...
- Can I choose where I do my intern-teaching and who I intern-teach with?
You may submit preferences to your certification program which will be considered when you are given your intern-teaching assignment.
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- Can I intern-teach away from here?
You are required to intern-teach within a 40 mile radius of the University as a faculty member will be observing you and you must attend the graduate level research class that is scheduled concurrently. Exceptions may be granted for extenuating circumstances on a case by case basis and must be applied for by petition to the certification committee of your area of specialization.
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- Why do I have to be advised if I already know what I'm going to take?
Advising in the College of Education is mandatory each semester in order to be cleared for enrollment. It is the only way to insure that you are completing all requirements toward graduation and certification. Your advising session is also an important way to keep up to date on information pertinent to completion of your program.
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- What is the TE-PLUS program? Is TE-PLUS a five-year program?
"TE-Plus is an acronym that represents the major concepts driving the program" (quote from the CoE website) at the University of Oklahoma. For more detailed information, please visit the TE-PLUS program webpages. The TE-PLUS program is a 124 hour Bachelor's degree plus a semester of intern-teaching and/or graduate study. The rate of graduation rests in large part with each student's own rate of co ...
- How do I enroll in an Independent Study course?"
You may enroll in an Independent Study course by bringing the completed registration form to your adviser for the appropriate signature. For further information about independent study courses you may contact the Independent and Distance Learning Office at 325-1921.
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- Where do I park?
You can park in the metered spots by Kaufman Hall and if those are not available, there is a parking garage on the west side of Elm Street just south of Boyd Street. If neither of these options works for you, you may also contact the Parking and Transportation Office (325-3311 or 325-2278) to find out about parking at Lloyd Noble center and taking a shuttle to the main part of campus.
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- What if I get an "Incomplete (I)" in a course?
If you get an "Incomplete (I)" in a course, you need to contact the professor of the course as quickly as possible to find out what is needed to complete the course. It is important that you clear the "I" as soon as possible. If the work is not done after one year, the grade will become permanent and you will probably have to retake the course.
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