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Certification Information
To become certified to teach in Oklahoma, corps members must take and pass two content-specific tests (Praxis II or OSAT) before starting in the classroom. It is the corps member’s responsibility to pay for these exams as well as to prepare enough to pass them. Furthermore, Teach For America corps members become fully certified teachers through completion and adherence to Teach For America expectations and programming. After their first year of teaching, corps members can begin a master's in education or education administration through the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University - Tulsa.
Common Certification Questions
Certification can be obtained after passing a content-specific test (Praxis II or OSAT) and completing all Teach For America expectations and programming.
Is it possible to complete a master's degree at the end of the two years?
Yes, but not recommend. (Most corps members do not begin a graduate degree until their second year of teaching).
No
Partner Universities
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University – Tulsa, University of Tulsa
