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Aspire to become a part of a community of learners who engage in transformative scholarship with and in communities to advance justice and promote human dignity.

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Make a plan, review the course schedule, find a class, and enroll in OU summer semester. Banked hours may be available to reduce the cost of summer courses.

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 The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education has provided me with an abundance of impactful experiences. Still, the ones that have shaped my perspective on teaching most are my placements in the local classrooms. I have been placed in a total of six schools, in a variety of grade levels and classrooms. It is through this direct observation of my mentor teachers and interactions with students that I have developed a new perspective about education. I am eager to apply this new understanding in my classroom for years to come.

— Maya Williams, Elementary Education 


 Joining the Learning Experience Design and Technology Ph.D. program at the JRCoE has profoundly ignited my passion for researching ways to create inclusive and engaging learning environments while simultaneously deepening my understanding of instructional design principles. One of my main goals is to develop and implement design projects, online platforms, or course curriculum that enhances learning accessibility and engagement for diverse populations. One aspect that inspired me to expand my research scope is the launch of the inquiry group involving our faculty and students from various disciplines, which meets 

— Taoufik Amri, Learning Experience Design and Technology, PhD program

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Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum

The mission of the Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum is to prepare teachers and other professionals for leadership roles in education-related settings; to engage in critical inquiry through professionally recognized research and scholarship; and to provide leadership to the profession and society.
 

Instructional Leadership
and Academic Curriculum

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Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

There are three degree-granting programs in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.  Each of the three programs offers the M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees. In addition, the Ed.D. is offered by the EACS program. Each program has its own admissions process, course offerings, and faculty.

 

Educational Leadership
and Policy Studies

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Educational Psychology

The department of Educational Psychology is committed to developing and disseminating new knowledge through research and scholarly activity, delivering quality instruction and professional training, and pursuing research and training opportunities at the junctures of the disciplines within the department.

 

Educational
Psychology

30,000

The number of Oklahoma students impacted by the Debt-Free Teachers program.

93%

Increase in annual research expenditures for the College since 2019, reaching $16.9M in FY 2024.
 

$667K

The amount of JRCoE scholarship money awarded to students in 2024-25.
 

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