About School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

School of Education & Behavorial Sciences

EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS

MISSION

The mission of the Teacher Education Unit (TEU) is to improve teaching and learning in a diverse, rapidly changing, and increasingly technological society by preparing and supporting candidates in constructing knowledge, increasing capabilities, and developing sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of children, families, and communities in urban centers and rural environments. 

VISION

The vision of the TEU is to provide our candidates with a strong academic background based on teaching and learning theories; content-specific, pedagogical knowledge; and opportunities to become informed, active members in learning environments that are developmentally, academically, and culturally responsive to the needs of children in urban and rural communities, thereby producing teachers who are informed to make wise classroom decisions and who can meet the needs of 21st century, diverse learners. 

GOAL & OBJECTIVES 

The goals and objectives of the TEU are to enable educators to translate their acquired knowledge and understanding of theory, research, pedagogy, and policy into effective curriculum plans, classroom management skills, and positive instructional decisions that are responsive to the needs of all P-12 students in urban and rural communities. 

TEACHER EDUCATION UNIT ACCREDITATION

The Teacher Education Unit (TEU) provides professional education courses that prepare our students for certification and teaching in secondary schools. Langston University is accredited through CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. An accreditation visit was conducted in Fall 2023. Our state accrediting body is OEQA, the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability, which reviews our educator preparation program (EPP) in tandem with national accreditors and assesses state-level requirements. Langston University provides annual reporting data to both entities. 

The Langston University Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), by the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA), and by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE).The Department of Education offers accredited programs for Initial Licensure in the following areas: 

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • English Education
  • Special Education (Mild and Moderate Disabilities)
  • Math Education (5-12)
  • Music Education (Instrumental and Vocal) 

All degree programs satisfy the appropriate requirements for teacher certification as established by OEQA and OSRHE. 

To be certified to teach, candidates must fulfill all degree requirements as mandated by OSRHE, achieve a passing score on the appropriate certification exams as mandated by the OEQA, and complete the field and practicum experiences as mandated by OEQA. 

CONTACTS

Angela Abney
Director of Clinical & Field Experience
Andrea Walker
Academic Advisor

Upcoming Events

45th Anniversary Luncheon: LU-Tulsa

June 13, 2024
The Langston University urban campuses located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will commemorate their 45-year anniversaries this June with celebratory luncheons. LU-Tulsa will celebrate its 45-year anniversary with a luncheon in the Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown Tulsa on June 13. The deadline to purchase tickets is June 6. Tickets can be purchased for $45 at bit.ly/LUTulsa45. Paid parking available near ...

Juneteenth Informational Fair

June 13, 2024
Langston University will host a Juneteenth Informational Fair at the Oklahoma City campus, 7401 N. Kelley Avenue, on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by LU’s Reach Higher Program, will feature family-friendly activities such as a bounce house, face painting and food. It will also give attendees an opportunity to learn about Langston’s online bachelor’s degree in ...

We Roar In Dallas: A One-Stop Enrollment Event

June 22, 2024
Interested students and their family are invited to attend Langston University’s “WE ROAR IN DALLAS” event on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Christian Temple of Faith Fellowship Hall at 14120 Noel Road in Dallas! During this FREE event, meet with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, and Housing Representatives at Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College ...

Lion Camp 2024

July 26, 2024
Lion Camp is a time for new students to venture to campus, meet fellow Lions, and begin their academic and campus engagement experience. The purpose of Lion Camp is to make your transition to college life as smooth and enjoyable as possible while also integrating you and your family into the Langston University community. Students who attend Lion Camp get ...

Lion Camp Begins

July 26, 2024
Langston University is pleased to welcome the Incoming Class of 2028 during Lion Camp! Lion Camp runs from July 26th through August 4th, 2024. More information available at: https://langston.edu/event/lion-camp-2024/.