Lesley Degree and Certificate Programs
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Certificate Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Emergent Technologies
Internet & Society
Mathematics in Education
Online Teaching
Science in Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master's Degree Programs
Effective Teaching, M.Ed.
Individually Designed Program for Educators, M.Ed.
Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
Science in Education, M.Ed.
Educational Technology, M.Ed.
LOW RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Adult Learning
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning
TEACHER CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATORS in OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma requires all teacher candidates, who completed a higher education teacher preparation program, to pass a subject area test in the subject area for which an applicant was seeking certification. The Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP) administers the competency-based teacher test. Three tests were developed and are currently required for Oklahoma teacher certification. The three tests are: Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), Oklahoma Subject Area Test(s) (OSAT), and Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination (OPTE).
NOTE: Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, library-media specialist, school counselor, school psychometrist, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, and reading specialist may not be added by only testing.
Endorsement Earned Through Content Testing
The Lesley programs listed below will help you prepare for the test, and more importantly, to be a confident and effective educator. When you pass a new subject area test (other than an area listed above) go to your teacher account or create a teacher account and enter the test you passed. To order a certificate with the added area, submit an Application for Adding Areas to Certificate by Testing and a $25 fee.
Please note it is important that students interested in earning an endorsement through Lesley programs contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education prior to registration to ensure that you are informed of the certification requirements needed to receive an endorsement. Should you have additional questions on educator certification, contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Authorization and Educator Certification in Oklahoma
Authorization: Lesley University is not required to seek authorization to operate in Oklahoma based on Lesley's current activity within this state, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Educator Certification: Higher education authorization and educator certification approval are separate entities. For more information on teaching certificates, visit the
Oklahoma State Department of Education.