Teacher Education

Emma Spak believes that all students deserve a strong role model to give them the opportunity to become stronger readers, writers, and communicators. OU’s Teacher Education programs gave her the knowledge and confidence to become that role model for her students at Clarkston High School.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING PROGRAMS
Oakland University offers the following programs at the undergraduate level. Click below for additional information. 

• Early Childhood Education, B.S.
• Elementary Education, B.S.
• Secondary Education

We also offer specialized K-12 Teacher Certification programs in K-12 Art and Music.

GRADUATE TEACHING PROGRAMS
Our clinically-rich programs are grounded in teaching practice and have a core focus on teaching for social justice and equity.

Initial Teacher Certification

• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education

Special Education Endorsement Programs
(must be a certified teacher in Michigan to apply)

Advanced Degree Programs

• Reading and Language Arts, M.A.T.