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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

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From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

TCC to NSU Broken Arrow - Special Education Course Sequence

Notice

Smart Choice agreements are being updated at this time. Please check with an advisor as to current program offerings.

Contact Transfer Student Services to make your transition to NSU as smooth and seamless as possible.

Tulsa Community College to NSU, Smart Choice

Freshman Year at TCC

Fall Semester

  • ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I (4x12)
  • POLS 1113 American Federal Government
  • Humanities 3 hours
  • BIOL 1114 General Biology for Non-Majors (4x12)
  • MATH 1513 College Algebra OR MATH 1473 Mathematics for Critical Thinking (4x12)

Total Hours: 16

Spring Semester

  • ENGL 1213 Freshman Composition II (4x12)
  • HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 American History
  • PHED 1 hour activity
  • SPCH 1113 Speech Communication I
  • CSCI 1203 Computer Concepts and Applications
  • 3 Hours electives

Total Hours: 16

Sophomore Year at TCC - NSU (possible dual enrollment)

Fall Semester

  • GEOG 2033 World Regional Geography (4x12)
  • MATH 2553 Geometry and Measurement2 (4x12)
  • PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology1 (4x12)
  • PHSC 1114 General Physical Science (4x12)
  • General Education Elective-3 hours

Total Hours: 16

Spring Semester

  • ENGL 2413 Introduction to Literature (4x12)
  • Foreign Language 3 hours
  • Humanities 3 hours
  • BIOL 1383 Nutrition

Total Hours: 12

Junior Year at NSU - TCC (possible dual enrollment)

Fall Semester

  • EDUC 3313 Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I
  • EDUC 3113 Educational Psychology
  • SPED 4433 Intro to Edu of Children w. Exceptionalities
  • READ 4023 Read & Language Develop of Young Child
  • PE D 4513 Elementary School Programs in PE
  • ELED 4343 Social Studies for the Elementary School
  • 3MATH 3433 Modeling: Numeration and Operations

Total Hours: 21

Spring Semester

  • ART 3542 Elementary Art Education
  • SPED 4213 Found. Future Trends, & Current Issues in SPED
  • SPED 4223 Instr. Design & Curr. for Students w. Disabilities
  • SPED 4233 Instr. Strategies for Students w. Disabilities
  • SPED 4242 Collaboration. & Transition Planning
  • SCI 4214 Science in the Elementary School
  • READ 4063 Intro to Reading and Writing Assessment

Total Hours: 20

Senior Year at NSU

Fall Semester

  • SPED 4253 Instructional Evaluation & Implementation
  • SPED 4263 Assistive Tech. Strategies & Universal Design - ASD
  • ELED 4563 Management of the Elementary Class & Curr.
  • EDUC 4823 Emerging Technologies (new title)
  • EDUC 4032 PRE II Internship
  • MUS 3832 Music for Elementary Teachers
  • 3MATH 3443 Modeling: Real Numbers and Statistics

Total Hours: 19

Spring Semester

  • EDUC 4054 Elementary Intern Teaching (Full Internship)
  • EDUC 4056 Secondary Intern Teaching (Full Internship)
  • EDUC 4252 Seminar
  • EDUC 4172 Assessment and Evaluation

Total Hours: 12

1 requirement associated with a BS degree from NSU in Education
2 TCC MTH 2553 articulates to NSU as MATH 3413 Modeling: Geometry & Measurement
3 Required classes, but students may enroll in these classes prior to being admitted to the College of Education.

Total hours transferred from Tulsa Community College: 60 hours
Total hours needed to complete Bachelor of Science in Education: 132 certification in both ELED & SPED

For further information, contact Dr. Lisa Tritschler, Department Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction. 918-444-3737, or email at tritschl@nsuok.edu