Secondary 5th-12th Grade
This pathway is best for career changers with a non-education bachelors degree and want to teach in:
- Secondary education subject areas 5th-12th grade
- Math, Science, History, and English
- Single subject areas PK-12th grade in the areas of:
- Art, Dance, English as a Second Language, Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education/Health/Safety, and Speech/Drama/Debate
Alternative Placement Program
This pathway offers an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees to obtain the certification needed to teach in accredited Oklahoma public schools. To be eligible, applicants must have one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree with a retention GPA of 2.5 or higher from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). NOTE: A master’s degree is required for a School Counselor, Reading Specialist, and Library-Media Specialist.
- Baccalaureate degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by OSRHE, plus 2 years of qualified work experience in a field corresponding to the area(s) of certification you intend to seek.
- Terminal Degree in any field from an institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Please click here for the comprehensive information on the specific qualifications required.
Create a Single Sign-On (SSO) account to start your teacher certification process.
To complete the application, log in to OECS via Single Sign-On (SSO) to utilize the Educator Application Wizard. Be sure to submit your official transcripts from your university, and the $50 application fee.
Before you can apply for certification, a background check and fingerprinting must be completed. The cost is $58.25. Visit the background check/fingerprinting page for more information.
Upon receipt of your provisional certificate through the Alternative Placement Program, you will have 3 years to complete additional university credit hours in your certification area and take the PPAT (Praxis Performance Area Test).
You need to take and pass the Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) in the area/s you have been approved for and the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT). Find more information about testing Praxis Website and CEOE Website.
To complete the application, log in to OECS via Single Sign-On (SSO) and utilize the Educator Application Wizard. Be sure to submit your official transcripts from your university, the completed D1 form, and the $30 application fee.
