ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

UCO Admissions:

Undergraduate Students

Contact: www.ucok.edu, click on “prospective students” and download the admissions application and other materials

Or contact:    Admissions and Records
                        University of Central Oklahoma
                        100 North University
                        Edmond, OK 73034
                        (405) 974-2338 or 1-800-233-5109

For help with Trade & Industrial Education degree planning information:

Contact:    Dr. Gayle Kearns
                    Occupational and Technology Education
                    200C Human Environmental Science Bldg
                    Edmond, OK 73034
                    (405) 974-3772
                    gkearns@ucok.edu

For those with a Bachelor’s Degree who choose to pursue a Masters Program in an effort to complete Teacher Certification requirements

Contact:    Graduate College                                or        Dr. Gayle Kearns
                  University of Central Oklahoma                     Department Chair
                    100 North University                                       100 North University
                    Edmond, OK 73034                                        Edmond, OK 73034
                    (405) 974-3341 or 974-3494                        (405) 974-3772

Other Occupational and Technology Education Faculty at UCO

Dr. Frank Nelson Dr. Karen Barnes

Marketing Education Health Occupations
(405) 947-5741 (405) 947-5741

The New Teacher Induction Process:

Each new career-tech teacher is assigned to a team consisting of a local administrator, a local site mentor and a higher education representative. The team is dedicated to assisting the beginning teacher.

Each beginning teacher will complete a needs assessment survey, usually administered at the New Teacher Institute, based upon 13 “Master Teacher” duties*. These duties have been validated and cross-walked by Oklahoma’s Master Teachers to the Criteria for Effective Teaching and to the latest reform studies in education, such as School-to-Work, High Schools That Work, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and ISTE Foundation Standards in Technology. Using the needs assessment survey along with input from the new teacher and other team members a plan is specially tailored for the new teacher. This plan will identify immediate teacher needs, begin to develop tools to address these needs, and sequence future college coursework. Some of the products that result from these efforts may eventually be “banked” to fulfill elements of T&I course assignments.

Provisional Teaching Certificate Requirements

The requirement to advance from a Provisional Level I Teaching Certificate (where most new T&I teachers start) to Provisional Level II requires a total of 48 credits. At the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) these credits are earned by completing the occupational competency (commonly referred to as NOCTI) for 24 credit hours, 17 hours of T&I specific coursework (often called the Basic 17), and 7 hours of General Education requirements (courses like math, English, history, etc.).

Courses and coursework

UCO has a long-standing history of offering courses at convenient times for its students. All T&I basics are offered through various methods:

· Interactive television that can be received at many sites including community colleges,
careertech centers, and local comprehensive high schools

· Weekend classes (students meet for one weekend – Friday evenings and all day
Saturday- per credit hour)

· Week-long summer block classes

· Web-CT classes in which students meet periodically (usually three class meetings per
semester) at UCO or other (depending upon participants’ locations)

Courses are scheduled to enable students to complete all of the Basic 17 within three regular fall/spring semesters or over three consecutive summers, or from a combination of regular and summer semesters. Other professional education course requirements also offer creative delivery methods.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Trade and Industrial Education

Department of Occupational and Technology Education

College of Education

University of Central Oklahoma

The information provided below lists the coursework required for the Trade and Industrial Education Degree at UCO. It is divided into three basic areas:

· “Basic 17” + the Occupational Competency Exam which is worth 24 hours of
credit. These 41 hours constitute the “Major” of your degree (41 hours)

· “General Education” requirements, these may come from UCO or any
accredited college or University (47 hours)

· Professional Education Requirements (31 hours)

Total hours required to complete degree = 124 (includes the three sections listed and electives to total 124)

Major (Required) Course Work 41 Credit Hours

OCTED 3023 introduction to Trade & Industrial Education............................3 Credit Hours
Hours banked at New Teacher Institute may be used for partial fulfillment of classroom seat time for this course. Student must attend a weekend session beyond new teacher workshop to complete this course.

OCTED 4253 Safety Concerns and Management of an Occupational
and Technology Education Program (OCTED).................... 3 Credit Hours

OCTED 4233 Curriculum Design in OCTED .................................................... 3 Credit Hours

OCTED 4961 Training Analysis............................................................................1 Credit Hour

OCTED 4622 Integration & Transitioning Opportunities in OCTED........... 2 Credit Hours

OCTED 4112 Career/Tech Student Organizations.......................................... 2 Credit Hours

OCTED 4853 Methods of Teaching in OCTED................................................. 3 Credit Hours

OCTED 3998 Occupational Competency (earned by passing a nationally recognized test –
i.e., NOCTI, ASE, FAA, etc.).........................................................24 Credit Hours

Total in Major ...............................41 Credit Hours

Completing all requirements listed above and 7 additional hours from the courses listed below will meet the qualifications for Provisional II Certification.

General Education Requirements*

ENG 1113/1213 English Grammar & Composition....................................3 Credit Hours

PLTSC 1113 American National Government....................................... 3 Credit Hours

HIST 1483 or 1493 History of U.S.........................................................................3 Credit Hours

GENSC 1104 --204 Univ. Physical Science or Chemistry ......................3 or 4 Credit Hours

BIO 1114 0r 1213-4 General Biology............................................................. 3 or 4 Credit Hours

HUM from identified Humanities/Philosophy offerings...................................... 6 Credit Hours

COMM 2023 Applied Speech..................................................................... 3 Credit Hours

MATH Mathematics..................................................................................................... 3 Credit Hours

PSYCH or SOCIO Behavioral Science............................................................... 3 Credit Hours

HLTH 1112 Wellness & Positive Lifestyle.............................................. 2 Credit Hours

HRPE ..Physical Education or Military Science................................................... 2 Credit Hours

General Education electives 3 Hrs. from 3 of 4 areas below............................ 9 Credit Hours

Business; Foreign Language or Fine Arts; Practical Arts; History or Political Sci. or Geography

Total listed for General Education........................47 Credit Hours

Professional Education Requirements*..................................................31 Credit Hours

OCTED 4203 History and Philosophy of Vocational Education ..................3 Credit Hours

PTE 4153 Adolescent Psychology..................................................................3 Credit Hours

SPCED 4123 Theories & Techniques for Exceptional Individuals................3 Credit Hours

(Or OCTED 4352 Accommodating Special Needs Students in OCTED.......2 Credit Hours)

LME 3312 Instructional Technology.............................................................. 3 Credit Hours

TCHED 4513 Educational Psychology............................................................... 3 Credit Hours

OCTED 4423 Instructional Evaluation in Training........................................... 3 Credit Hours

OCTED 4961 Legal & Professional Issues in Occupational Education.... 1 Credit Hours

PTE 4904          Field Experience In Education.......................................................4 Credit Hours
OCTE or PTE Elect – Professional Education electives to bring Professional
                                        Teaching Area to total of......................................................31 Credit Hours
OCTED 4981         Directed Observation OCTED (Elective highly recommended first year of
                                  teaching)

Total hours required to complete degree............................................................... 124 Credit Hours
(includes the three sections listed and free electives)

If you are nearing your Senior Year please make arrangements to be FULLY ADMITTED to the College of Education -- this requirement must be completed before taking final courses and/or graduating. For forms contact Dee Dee Dirk at 405-974-5434, ddirk@ucok.edu.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact: the Department of Occupational and Technology Education, Secretary Charlene Gant, 405-974-5741, cgant@ucok.edu or Dr. Gayle Kearns, 405-974-3772 gkearns@ucok.edu

Masters Degrees

Several options exist in the appropriate selection for your specific needs

Those students who have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited University and are seeking a masters degree in education to complete their teaching certificate requirements may take any or all of the coursework listed under the T&I Major and the Professional Ed areas required for certification at the graduate level with the single exception of the Introduction to T&I course. As a junior year class (3000 level), it is offered only for undergraduate credit.

To tailor your master's program to your specific certification needs, contact Dr. Gayle Kearns at 405-974-3772

Professional Education requirements, additional courses and final schedules will be posted on the UCO web page --- www.ucok.edu

For additional course information go to: http://www.registrar.ucok.edu/sched/

Or call OCTE office, Charlene Gant, Secretary, 405-974-5741 or Dr. Gayle Kearns, program coordinator of T&I, 405-974-3772

EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL TEACHING COMPETENCIES

Below are the competencies of a master CareerTech teacher with aligning tasks/assignments. The completion of these tasks during the field induction experience will result in less seat time and banking of assignments credits towards certification courses, resulting in a quality fast-track process for teacher certification.

Duty/Competency	Assignment/Deliverables
A: Developing Business and Industry Relationships/Partnerships	Advisory Committee Member List Advisory Committee Agenda Advisory Committee Minutes
B. Develops Course Curriculum	Course Description/Course Outline/Course Objectives/Outcomes based upon Appropriate Skill Standards Areas of Training for Program, Appropriate Occupational Competency test, and Duty Task List. Resource list for program's curriculum
C. Promotes the Education/Training Program	Labor Market data One-page information sheet describing program area Written script for a 10-minute presentation for a civic group about program area
D. Prepares for Instruction	Develop a student survey to identify the special needs of students Identify available software and internet sites for use within program Identify student learning styles
E. Facilitates Instruction	List of meaningful work-site learning/job-shadowing/on-the-job/practicum experiences with contact names, addresses and phone numbers Complete a sample Individualized Education Plan List possible accommodations for students with special needs within program area
F. Manages a Learning Climate	List of expected student behaviors and consequences for unacceptable behavior List of safety guidelines for program/shop Plan group activity to assist students in goal setting Prepare an Accident Folder with appropriate forms and protocol for reporting accidents Provide a copy of the program's Internet guidelines, Hazardous Communications, Safe Schools Guidelines, Drug Abuse, and Student Search rules and procedures

G. Assesses Student Performance	Analyze one lesson plan for integration of academic concepts Review 5 Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) math objectives and determine where they are covered in program Using one job sheet or hands-on component, develop a form of peer assessment and self assessment using a rubric List of career assessment tools being used at your school List of possible categories for a student portfolio in your program
H. Advises Students	List of community/school resources/service providers available to students Reflection on parent-teacher conference conducted
I. Manages Tools, Equipment, Supplies and Materials	Inventory list for program Want list for the program for upcoming years List of student responsibilities for inventory
J. Supports Student Organization and Activity	Student Organization Meeting agenda Student Organization Program of Work Student Organization Committees Plan for a Community Service project Design for a bulletin board for chapter communication
K. Maintains Course Effectiveness	Program retention/attrition/placement statistics for previous year Strategic plan to improve in these areas if needed
L. Performs Teaching-Related Activities	Student competency profile Organizational chart for school or workplace Agenda for a staff committee meeting.
M. Continues Professional Development	Completion of needs assessment. Completion and implementation of an Individual Professional Development plan (induction plan). Interview of a master T & I teacher. Reflection section about the practice of teaching and learning

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Last Update 07/21/2005

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