Professional Services

Professional Services

Assessment Center

The purpose of the College of Education's Assessment Project is to provide on-going assessment of the teacher education program. Multiple techniques of research and evaluation are used to monitor the strengths and weaknesses within the program relative to the stated goals for professional development. Some of the indicators examined include: student perceptions and attitudes about the program; certification exam results; and evaluations by school personnel of student interns and graduates following their resident year. Very importantly, the project provides a systematic way for students to express their concerns about the program. For further information, contact Dr. Barbara Greene from the Department of Educational Psychology (325-1534, Collings Hall, 326D)

Center for Educational Development and Research

The College of Education CEDAR offers assistance to the faculty as well as students in the College with the development of research proposals and in the design and conduct of research projects. The CEDAR is located in Collings Hall, Room 318.

The Counseling Psychology Clinic

The Counseling Psychology Clinic is a training facility for the Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling graduate programs. It offers instruction, counseling and assessment services to residents of central Oklahoma. The clinic is administered by the Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education, and University of Oklahoma. The Counseling Psychology Clinic is located on South Campus, Building 6.

Curriculum Materials Laboratory

The Curriculum Materials Laboratory houses the College of Education's public school textbook and curriculum materials collection. It is located in the Buchanan Wing of Cross Center, 1603 Cross Center Drive.

Field Experiences Office

All students in the College of Education are required to have extensive field experiences as a part of their professional preparation; these activities vary in terms of time and place. The Field Experiences Office, located in Collings Hall 138, coordinates all field-based educational experiences. THE

Institute of Child Development

The National Academy of Early Childhood Programs has accredited the Institute of Child Development, which serves approximately 50 children from the Norman and University communities. Working with children from 2-5 years old, the Institute meets a variety of strict standards, including providing activities appropriate for preschool children, having an adequate student-staff ratio, meeting stringent health and safety standards, and providing opportunities for parental involvement. The OU Institute of Child Development was in the first group of licensed childcare facilities in the United States to be accredited. The Institute is located at 1603 Cross Center Drive.