Teacher Education Handbook
The 2020-2021 Teacher Education Handbook was created to provide information regarding the requirements, policies, and procedures
that govern teacher education.
Please keep this Handbook as a reference throughout your involvement in the Teacher
Education Program at Ouachita Baptist University. The Teacher Education Unit includes
all programs for teacher licensure in Elementary Education K-6 (3 and 4 year old endorsement
optional), Middle School 4-8, and Secondary Education (7-12) English, Math, Science-Biology or Chemistry,
Social Studies, Speech Communication Arts-Theatre, Kinesiology – Physical Education
P-12, Art P-12, and Music Education (Choral/Vocal or Instrumental P-12.) Additional
endorsements can be added to licensing – Coaching, ESL (English as a Second Language)
and SPED (Special Education).