Overview

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.

A Science Education major receives a Bachelor of Science in Education in one of the five following concentrations:

Science Education-Biological Sciences

Science Education-Chemistry

Science Education-Earth Science

Science Education-Physical Science

Science Education-Physics

University of Oklahoma science education majors have endless opportunities to become role models and lead student success. Qualities and desires of exceptional science teachers include:

Passions for the natural sciences

Helping children find their dreams and passions

Mentoring students in all aspects of life

Becoming a confidant and a cheerleader

Supporting critical and innovative thinking

Program Learning Outcomes

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Biology

Physics

Astronomy

Environmental Science

Life in the Universe

Professional Education courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit either the OU Application, Common Application, or Coalition Application. This includes a $40, non-refundable application fee for domestic applicants.

Official high school transcript that reflects at least six semesters of work completed and includes your GPA computed on an unweighted 4.0 scale and your class rank

Official test scores to us through ACT and/or The College Board. Your test scores may also be included on your official high school transcript

Letter of recommendation

Official copies of any AP or CLEP test scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34414 USD / year

≈ 34414 USD / year
Out-of-State

23490 USD / year

≈ 23490 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year

Living costs

Norman

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Norman

Funding

Scholarships Information

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