COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The purpose of the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education (JRCoE) is to promote inquiry and practices that foster democratic life and that are fundamental to the interrelated activities of teaching, research, and practice in the multidisciplinary field of education.
MAJORS
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Language Arts Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education:
– Biological Sciences
– Chemistry
– Earth Sciences
– Physical Science
– Physics
Social Studies Education
Special Education
World Language Education:
– French
– German
– Latin
– Spanish
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who receive degrees from the College of Education pursue career fields such as:
• Curriculum specialist
• School administrator
• Education consultant
• Teacher
• Instructional design
• Academic advisor
Visit ou.edu/career to learn more about career opportunities for OU students.
The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education has provided me a home here at OU. I truly have found my place of belonging on campus and friends that I can rely on. Everything I have learned I have directly used in classroom experiences during observations. Deciding and committing to my education major was the best decision I have made at OU, and the faculty has always supported me. Professors have helped me with assignments, the resources on campus have helped me through my career path, and my student organizations have provided a sense of community and friends that are working toward a larger goal.”
ALIVIA JETER | OU Class of 2026
Major: Social Studies Education
From: Elk City, Oklahoma
100%
JOB PLACEMENT rate within one month of graduation since 2019
$667,000
JRC o E SCHOLARSHIP money awarded to students in 2024-25
20
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE BY THE NUMBERS
1901 year the first education course was taught at OU
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
THINGS TO KNOW
1
Our Debt-Free Teachers Initiative is the college’s effort to financially assist and keep highly qualified teachers in Oklahoma after graduation. This program offers to pay up to $20,000 in student loans for those who qualify for the program and teach in a high-need area of education in Oklahoma. Learn more at ou.edu/debtfreeteachers.
2
We are a nationally accredited Teacher Preparation Program through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), which regulates programs that meet or exceed all state and national standards.
3
The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education (JRCoE) participates in a 1:1 iPad program. Our students receive iPads and have access to a collaborative learning hub classroom, smartboards, and video displays.
4
JRCoE students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of student organizations, all with national and international ties. These groups help our students further develop leadership skills by actively supporting the surrounding community through servicelearning projects.
5
One of the pillars of our Teacher Preparation Program is the ample amount of field experiences we offer our students. In partnering with school districts throughout the Oklahoma City metro area, our students get intensive and progressive field experiences in many teaching environments.
