EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Master of Education in Adult Education Management and Administration

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Adult Education Management & Administration is a 36-credit-hour graduate program designed to prepare professionals for leadership, instructional, and administrative roles in higher education, technical education, workforce development, and other adult-learning environments.

Program Structure

  • Core Curriculum (12 credit hours): Graduate studies, classroom research, philosophy and practice of higher education, adult learning theory, cognitive and individual differences in adult learners.

  • Required Education Courses (6 credit hours): Leadership and administrative practices in adult-learning organizations.

  • Field-Specific & Elective Courses (18 credit hours): Options include pathways such as Sports Administration, featuring coursework in facility management, athletic administration, marketing, legal issues, and internships.

Program Focus & Outcomes
Graduates develop:

  • Expertise in adult-learning theory, learner diversity, and instructional design for adult populations.

  • Leadership, program coordination, and institutional management skills for higher-education and workforce-training environments.

  • Skill in research, assessment, and program evaluation to support strategic decision-making.

Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education 

University of Central Oklahoma

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Elementary Education at the University of Central Oklahoma prepares students for Oklahoma teacher certification (Grades 1–8) through a blend of academic coursework, instructional methodology, and hands-on classroom experience.

Program Structure

  • General Education & Professional Education Coursework: Foundations in pedagogy, child development, learning theory, curriculum design, literacy, and classroom management.

  • Specialization Coursework in Elementary Education: Methods for teaching core subjects including math, language arts, science, and social studies.

  • Field Experience & Student Teaching: Progressive placements in local schools, culminating in a full-semester teaching internship.

  • Residency Requirement: Students must complete their final 24 credit hours (professional education + specialization) at UCO.

Skills & Competencies Developed 

Instructional & Educational Expertise

  • Instructional design for both youth and adult learners

  • Curriculum development aligned with learning standards and workforce needs

  • Classroom management and learning environment facilitation

Leadership & Administration

  • Program planning and improvement

  • Institutional management and strategic decision-making

  • Collaboration across departments, faculty, and community partners

Assessment & Evaluation

  • Research and data-driven decision-making

  • Learner assessment and program effectiveness evaluation

Communication & Professional Practice

  • Clear, evidence-based communication across diverse audiences

  • Ethical and culturally responsive educational practices

  • Professional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Transcript

  • “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs

  • to the people who prepare for it today.” 

  • —Malcolm X