Cherokee Education B.A.Ed.

Purpose

The program prepares highly competent teachers qualified to teach Cherokee in grades PK-12.

Specialty Accreditation

NSU’s educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org, (1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023, 202-223-0077), and/or the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (840 Research Parkway, Suite 455, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, 405-522-5399), www.ok.gov/oeqa

Credential Requirements

In addition to completing all program requirements, teacher candidates must pass the following certification tests to earn Oklahoma certification: the appropriate Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT); and the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT). There are fees associated with certification testing which is administered by an outside agency under contract with the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability. NSU’s Education Certification office can assist with information regarding university recommendation for certification.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Develop Cherokee language proficiency in all areas of communication, with special emphasis on speaking.
2. Gain a foundational knowledge of teaching methodology and methods for teaching Cherokee to students in grades K-12.
3. Gain knowledge in Cherokee language, grammar, and literature.
4. Complete a field experience, prior to student teaching that includes experiences in foreign language classrooms.
5. Experience technology-enhanced instruction and use technology for their own teaching.

Student Learning Outcomes - Teacher Education

1. Explain theories related to the teaching and learning process.
2. Demonstrate understanding of diversity.
3. Integrate 21st century technological learning to enhance learning.
4. Apply knowledge of classroom management.
5. Apply knowledge of instructional strategies.
6. Apply knowledge of assessment.
7. Apply knowledge of instructional planning.
8. Demonstrate dispositions and habits of professional educators.

There are no options for this degree.

There are no minors related to this degree.

Teacher Education Admission and Certification Policies

In addition to courses in the discipline, all students completing a baccalaureate degree that leads to teacher certification must meet the following requirements for certification.

• Be accepted for admission to teacher education, pre-II internship, and full internship according to published course sequence and guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency at the high novice level in a language other than English.
• Complete all courses in the major and Professional Education Core with a grade of “C” or higher.
• Students entering NSU beginning Fall 2013 must have an overall GPA of 2.75 for admission to teacher education.
• Once admitted to the teacher education program, all majors must continue to maintain a GPA of 2.5 (overall and in their major field of study) through completion.
• 4 X 12 requirement - Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Special Education programs require completion of 12 semester hours with a grade of “C” or better in the following disciplines: Communication Arts (English, Communication, Literature), Math, Science, and Social Science (Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) prior to graduation.
• All Professional Education majors must complete PSYC 1003 or PSYC 1113.  Advisors recommend those courses be completed as part of the General Education course sequence.