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Alternative Certification
Program Overview
Designed to support professionals pursuing Oklahoma alternative teacher certification, OPSU’s micro-credentials align with the requirements set by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. These stackable badges focus on core topics that help individuals build competency in classroom management, instructional planning, inclusive teaching, and educational foundations.
Upon completion of each badge, learners earn a digital credential issued through Credly and listed as part of the statewide UpskillOK initiative.
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Ready to Get Started?
- Complete the online application by selecting the non-degree seeking option.
- Complete the Alternative Certification Form.
- Submit your acceptance letter from the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Alternative Placement Program for Teacher Certification.
- Build your personalized education plan with your advisor and start classes.
Micro-Credentials Available:
Secondary Management and Assessment
Secondary Management and Assessment
Introduces classroom procedures, discipline models, and formative and summative techniques in secondary classrooms.
Key Skills:
- Classroom management strategies
- Student engagement
- Assessment tools and rubrics
- Data-driven instruction
- Behavioral interventions
Methods and Materials of Secondary Teaching
Methods and Materials of Secondary Teaching
Covers instructional planning, curriculum alignment, and teaching strategies tailored to content-specific secondary classrooms.
Key Skills:
- Backwards design
- Standards-based lesson planning
- Instructional scaffolding
- Content-specific pedagogy
- Technology integration
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Explores theories of learning, motivation, and cognitive development relevant to K-12 learners.
Key Skills:
- Learning theory application
- Growth mindset development
- Motivational strategies
- Metacognitive tools
- Differentiated instruction
Exceptional Child
Exceptional Child
Focuses on inclusive education practices and federal requirements for teaching students with special needs.
Key Skills:
- IEP interpretation
- UDL principles
- Inclusive classroom design
- Collaboration with support staff
- Differentiation and accommodations
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