Bachelor of Science in Special Education

Gone are the days of worksheets. Teaching in today’s society is creative, innovative and engaging and allows educators to make an impact that extends beyond the classroom. In the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, students are prepped with hands-on experience and a solid theoretical grounding. With a focus on technology and field experience, our graduates guide student exploration with creative and innovative teaching strategies. The Special Education degree program at OU prepares students to pursue teaching careers in elementary, middle and high school classrooms. The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education helps prepare the future mind-molders of the world. With alumni networks all over the world and free professional development opportunities, JRCoE graduates are prepared and ready to enter the innovative and rewarding world of teaching. Our graduates are highly recruited, and we’re pleased to report 100 percent job placement in recent years. Take a look at some of our unique programs:JRCoE is the only college of education in the state of Oklahoma to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program. This program meet rigorous criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence. Students enrolled in our undergraduate degree programs receive an Apple iPad their first semester in the program. Upon successful completion of their degree, students keep the device and the digital content they created to use in their teaching careers.

Grades (marks), “class” or “division” obtained should be equivalent to a “B” average or a 3.0 grade point average on the U.S. unweighted 4.0 scale. Applicants must be 17 years of age prior to the first day of classes. The applicant’s high school class of his or her peers must have graduated as well. Applicants must submit official transcripts from each institution attended. All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of English language proficiency. All international applicants must demonstrate adequate financial resources.Have graduated from secondary school and never attended a post-secondary institutionMinimum 3.0 GPA.