Alternative Certification for Educators Institute (ACE Institute)
ACE Institute
- 100% Online
- No Entrance Exam
- 4-week, 8-week, and 16-week formats
- Classes start in January, March, May, June, July, August, and October
How do I Become an Alternatively Certified Teacher?
The Alternative Certification for Educators (ACE) Institute provides training for career professionals transitioning into a teaching career. If you hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a non-education field and seek alternative certification through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OKSDE), the ACE Institute is for YOU!
Pathways
ACE Institute offers classroom management and pedagogy courses to meet the OKSDE’s minimum requirements. Scholarships through the Pathways for Alternative Teaching Certification (PATC) are available for those who seek NSU teaching certificates in Classroom Teaching and Learning, STEM Education, and Special Education.
Below are the OKSDE alternative placement pathway and NSU teaching certificate options.
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Teach 5th - 12th-grade health and physical education, art, music, or foreign language in Oklahoma-accredited schools. |
Teach early childhood, elementary, or special education in Oklahoma-accredited schools. |
Teach early childhood and/or elementary education in Oklahoma-accredited schools. |
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Requirement 6 hrs min or 12 hrs certificate |
Requirement 12 hrs |
Requirement 12 hrs |
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Classroom Management
Pedagogy (one of the following)
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Reading Instruction
Pedagogy
(+ one of the following)
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1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year (two of the following)
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* NSU Classroom Teaching and Learning Certificate: 12 hrs |
** NSU STEM Education Certificate: |
** NSU STEM Education Certificate: |
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When Can I Start?
You can complete the OKSDE minimum requirements through the ACE Institute in 4 to 8 weeks! The courses are offered 100% online and taught by experienced teachers in a 4-, 8-, and 16-week format. Courses start in January, March, May, June, July, August, and October.
Take the following steps today!
- Provide proof of admittance into the OKSDE Alternative Pathway to Teaching program.
- Apply to the NSU Graduate College as an undeclared, non-degree-seeking student.
What is the Cost?
Tuition and fees for the 6-18 credit hours are approximately $2,200.00 - $6,600.
- Applicants admitted into the OKSDE’s Alternative Pathway to Teaching may qualify for Financial Aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.
- Applicants seeking an NSU teaching certificate in addition to OKSDE minimum requirements can apply for full scholarships through the Partnership for Alternative Teaching Certification (PATC). Click this link or contact Dr. Kathy Seibold at aceinstitute@nsuok.edu for more information.
Can These Courses Be Applied to a Graduate Degree?
Yes! The professional education provided by the ACE Institute applies to the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership, Master of Education in Mathematics, and Master of Education in Science degree programs.
- Tuition for a Master's degree in Instructional Leadership is Approximately $13,000.
- Applicants seeking a Master of Education in Mathematics or a Master of Education in Science degree can apply for full scholarships through Partnership for Alternative Teaching Certification (PATC).
Contact Us
We want to help you achieve your goals! Contact us at aceinstitute@nsuok.edu or 918-444-3777
