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"I will be forever grateful to the Education Department for introducing me to my cohort colleagues and professors. It allowed me to build a network of peers whom I can reach out to with questions and guidance."

Taylor U.

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Program Overview

Earning a bachelor’s degree in education can open doors to exciting professional opportunities. In addition to the increased earnings that often come with a bachelor’s degree, you’ll develop your skills in the classroom with teaching strategies and classroom management courses.  

Our Bachelor of Arts in Education degree is designed for adult students who desire to take classes online or one evening a week and is offered in multiple locations across Oklahoma. With classes taught by experts in the field and a network of over 600+ SNU grads who are educators across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Arkansas, you'll gain the degree you need and the network to help you put your degree to work for you!  Plus, at SNU, you can earn up to 39 hours of college credit for what you already know, which is entirely free, expediting your path to graduation. Whether you want to continue your education with a graduate degree or land the career of your dreams, our education programs are well-respected. This program is designed to prepare prospective teachers utilizing the Oklahoma alternative teacher certification pathway with the required bachelor’s degree.

In addition, teachers may qualify for up to $10,000 in public service student loan forgiveness. 

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5
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3
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Graduate in as few as
18 months
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36
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$450
per credit hour
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Learn one night a week on campus or 100% online

Upcoming Start Dates

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bethany
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Tulsa
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Online

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TESTIMONIALS

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW CAN I EARN THIS DEGREE WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME OR RAISING A FAMILY?

Earning a degree while working full-time or raising a family has never been more possible. Here’s why adult students are thriving and reaching their goals at SNU:

  • Classes take place one night a week or entirely online.
  • Students focus on one class at a time to ensure true mastery and prevent overwhelm.
  • You can earn up to 30 hours of college credit for what you already know.
  • Earn up to 9 hours of college credit from field-specific credentials, certifications, or other professional development.
  • Students study alongside other adults in similar stages of life.
  • Instructors with vast amounts of industry experience guide students through courses.
  • Textbooks are delivered directly to your door at the beginning of each class.
  • A dedicated student success advisor guides students through the duration of your studies.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE?

A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Education typically works as a teacher or educator in various settings, including public, private, and charter schools. They apply teaching strategies, manage classrooms, and foster student learning to create a positive and productive educational environment.

WHY SHOULD I GET A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE?

Earning a BAE degree prepares you for a rewarding career in teaching, enabling you to impact students' lives while enjoying increased earnings and job satisfaction. It provides essential skills and knowledge for effective classroom management, student engagement, and curriculum planning.

WHO HIRES BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION GRADUATES?

BAE graduates are hired by public and private schools, charter schools, educational organizations, and other institutions that require qualified educators. SNU has an active network of over 600 educators across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and the United States!

WHAT JOBS WILL A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PREPARE ME FOR?

This degree prepares you for roles such as elementary or secondary school teacher, instructional coordinator, education consultant, and positions in educational administration and support roles in various school settings.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION GRADUATE?

The average salary for educators varies depending on the region and level of teaching. In Oklahoma, entry-level teachers can expect to earn around $40,000 annually, with experienced teachers earning upwards of $55,000 or more, particularly in specialized roles or areas with a high demand for educators.

WHAT MAKES SNU'S BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM UNIQUE?

SNU’s BAE program is designed with adult learners in mind, offering flexible scheduling options, including one-night-a-week classes or fully online learning. It also allows students to earn up to 39 credits through Prior Learning Credits and Enhanced Advanced Standing, which considers life experiences and professional certifications.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM?

The BAE program consists of 36 credit hours, with each course lasting five weeks, allowing you to focus on one subject at a time. You can complete the degree in as few as 18 months. The curriculum includes real-world projects, a capstone project, and aligns with InTASC teaching standards.

HOW MUCH DOES THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM COST?

The program costs $450 per credit hour, which totals to approximately $16,200 for the entire 36-credit-hour program. Additional costs may vary depending on textbooks and other fees.

DOES SNU, OR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES OR JOB PLACEMENT?

Yes, SNU has an active network of over 600 educators across Oklahoma, Texas, and the United States! The program includes career advising and support from student success advisors to help graduates secure positions in the education field.

Networking opportunities exist online, and while job placement is not currently offered, there are multiple opportunities for in-person networking at SNU career fairs, the annual Women in Leadership Symposium, and SNU's monthly Business and Leadership Network.

WHY SHOULD I COMPLETE MY BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION AT SNU?

SNU offers a supportive environment with flexible learning options, personalized attention, and the opportunity to earn credits for prior learning. The program’s alignment with Oklahoma’s alternative certification pathway makes it ideal for those transitioning into teaching or seeking a fast track into education.

CAN I EARN A TEACHING CERTIFICATE WITH THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE AT SNU?

Yes, SNU’s BAE program aligns with the Oklahoma alternative teacher certification pathway, which means that graduates are prepared to pursue alternative teaching certification after completing the degree.

"I chose SNU because of the spiritual foundation. It was a safe space to grow professionally and spiritually."
Nicole S.
MAEL Graduate

Courses

SNU’s Bachelor of Arts in Education curriculum aligns with InTASC standards, which are model
teaching standards and learning progressions for teachers. The program features real-world experience projects embedded throughout the program and showcased in the Capstone project.

Classroom Management: Creating a Positive Learning Environment

Credit Hours: 3 This course prepares future teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment that integrates positive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences and environment creation. It covers developmentally appropriate management techniques, establishing classroom routines and procedures, positive reinforcement strategies, techniques for fostering inclusive student engagement, and building positive teacher student relationships. The program Capstone Project is introduced in this course.

Personal and Professional Development

Credit Hours: 3
This course examines adult life experiences as a foundation for experiential learning. By reflecting on the concepts of adult development theories and an individual's personal life experiences, the course will explore how those factors influence and help individuals to interpret life situations and circumstances in terms of relationships, personal decision making and future applications.

Effective Instructional Strategies: Engaging All Learners

Credit Hours: 3
This course equips future teachers with effective instructional strategies for engaging all learners through such techniques as differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning, direct instruction, and universal design for learning. Course concepts address learners’ individual needs, backgrounds, interests, personal values, and faith growth in instructional design.

Assessment for Learning: Using Data to Drive Instruction

Credit Hours: 3

This course trains future teachers to use assessment data to drive instruction, including formative assessment, data-driven instruction, ethical considerations in assessment, self-assessment, rubrics, checklists, and response to intervention. It also incorporates field-specific concepts into applicable learning connections so learners may collaborate, create, and think critically.

Differentiated Instruction: Meeting the Needs of Every Student

Credit Hours: 3
This course builds on previous courses as it teaches future teachers strategies for meeting the diverse learning needs of every student, including creating instructional plans, holistic and values-based approaches, and collaborative learning environments. It also includes the implementation of tiered assignments, learning centers, flexible grouping, interest-based activities, and scaffolding instruction to meet rigorous learning goals.

Building Positive Relationships: Connecting with Students, Families, and Beyond

Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the importance of future teachers building positive relationships and assuming ethical leadership roles with students, families, community leaders, statewide/national organizations, and other stakeholders through various innovative and collaborative efforts.

Motivating Students: Fostering a Love for Learning

Credit Hours: 3

This course helps future teachers develop and implement learning plans that motivate students’ love of learning. This is accomplished through active engagement techniques, instructional strategies, learning plans, and learning connections such as student choice, real-world connections, celebration of success, challenging but achievable goals, faith and values exploration, and growth mindsets.

Biblical Perspectives in Western Culture

Credit Hours: 3


This course reflects the mission statement and the goals of Southern Nazarene University. It is committed to fostering increased awareness of the Bible, the foundation of understanding Western culture and history. The three major Western faiths‐Judaism, Christianity, and Islam‐are rooted within the Holy Scriptures. The course content and format are not designated to intimidate, indoctrinate, or evangelize. The course is designed to set the Bible in its historical and literary context. The Biblical heritage will then provide the student with rich resources to creatively understand his/her faith in the contemporary world.

Technology Integration: Enhancing Instruction with Digital Tools

Credit Hours: 3

This course equips future teachers with strategies for enhancing instruction with digital tools, including blended learning, online resources, digital citizenship and ethics, technology skills development, and gamification that amplify skill learning, application pathways, and technological understanding.

Literacy Across the Curriculum: Improving Reading and Writing Skills

Credit Hours: 3

This course teaches strategies for improving students’ reading and writing skills across the curriculum, including close reading, vocabulary development, writing process, reading comprehension strategies, and literacy assessment in consideration of individual needs and established learning goals.

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Valuing Diversity in the Classroom

Credit Hours: 3

This course emphasizes the importance of future teachers celebrating students’ individualities and valuing diversity of backgrounds through integrative learning environments. Key concepts include cultural competence, equity and justice, intercultural education, ethics and values, culturally relevant pedagogy, and inclusive education. It also equips teachers through self-assessment and application of cultural responsiveness and collaboration techniques.

Capstone: Education Program

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides opportunities for future teachers to comprehensively evaluate their impact on others by applying their knowledge, skills, critical thinking, evaluation, and creativity in a real-world setting. This is accomplished through a culminating project, action research, portfolio development, professional learning community, peer mentoring, or other approved comprehensive projects. The creation of this body of work will help teachers become reflective and compassionate educators committed to meeting diverse learner, familial, and stakeholder needs while celebrating faith development and upholding high ethical and professional standards.

Meet the Program Director

Dr. Anne Ghost Bear

Co-Director Bachelor of Education Program

Dr. Anne Ghost Bear treasures her work at SNU and has been the Tulsa Campus Director since 2002. She is a Professor and co-program director for SNU’s Bachelor of Education degree program.

As SNU-Tulsa Director, Anne loves working closely with home campus colleagues as she oversees on-site operational and facility functions and implements or supports academic functions. She is passionate about working with adult learners, adjunct faculty, and her talented teammates. 

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Anne is also the Home Campus Liaison, Weather Person, Security Officer, Equipment Mover, Mail Pickup/Deliverer, and occasional handy person, so the variety and element of surprise that each day at a satellite campus can bring is what she describes as fun!

Anne is thankful for significant work representing SNU on the Greenwood Cultural Center Board of Directors (Education and Strategic Planning committees). She also enjoys her work on the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium and with the National Association of Branch Campus Administrators, the Council of Oklahoma Extended Campus Administrators, and the Christian Adult Higher Education Association.

Anne and her late husband, John, have three extraordinary grown children and four perfect grandchildren. A cradle Episcopalian whose father was an Episcopal bishop, Anne and John love their long-term involvement in their St. Luke’s Tulsa Episcopal Church family.

Hobbies and Fun Fact: Grandchildren, family/friends, tap dancing, snow skiing, reading mysteries, and lived in Cambridge, England for a year as a fifth grader.

Education

EdD, 2001, Oklahoma State University
MS, 1998, Oklahoma State University
BS, 1977 East Central University

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Dr. Ron Titus

Co-Director Bachelor of Education Program

R​on​ Titus became the director and principal of the SNU Lab School in July 2019. He is a certified superintendent, principal, and teacher by the state of Oklahoma and the Association of Christian Schools International. Mr. Titus has chaired and been a member of numerous accreditation teams throughout the south-central region over the past two decades. Prior to joining SNU, Mr. Titus was instrumental in the strategic growth and development of Crossings Christian School in OKC for 13 years. He also served as the Internet Technologies Program Director at Francis Tuttle Technology Center for five years. Ron began his career in education as a technology director and teacher for five years at Deer Creek Schools in Edmond, Oklahoma.

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Mr. Titus earned his master's degree in Educational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University, where he was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. He also earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with minors in Psychology and Art Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. Before becoming an educator, Mr. Titus served in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War.

Ron champions project-based Learning across all disciplines, particularly with technology. He is also an advocate for developing Social-Emotional Learning skills so people can more effectively cope with life’s difficulties. Both of these areas have been heavily emphasized at the Lab School over the past half-century.

Ron has an insatiable desire to learn and loves to read, play guitar, create, invent, and tinker with convergent technologies in his free time. Mr. Titus is a Nebraska Cornhusker and NY Yankee fan and has coached more than 900 baseball games. He enjoys spending quality time traveling with his son, Elijah, and has a cat named Sparky.

Favorite Verse: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by renewing your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

Education

M.A., 2015, Southern Nazarene University
B.S., 1996, University of Central Oklahoma

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"The leadership and professors took the time to understand what makes you unique. They valued your beliefs and vision for education and worked hard to ensure you truly understood the content. The cohort concept was very beneficial as well."
Leslie J.
MAEL Graduate

Admissions

Enrolling at SNU is a simple process. With rolling start dates, there’s no need to wait months at a time to begin your educational journey. Plus, our generous transfer policy, enhanced advanced standing, and prior learning assessment can shorten your path to graduation. Once you are ready, take the following steps:

Step 1. Apply online at degrees.snu.edu/apply

Step 2. Complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov using school code 003149

Step 3. Send official transcripts from any colleges you have attended to SNU at pgsadmissions@snu.edu or ATTN: SNU PGS Admissions, Southern Nazarene University, 6729 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008.

You will be contacted regarding any supporting materials we may need. Upon acceptance, your student success advisor will help you enroll and prepare for success as an adult student at SNU.

Locations

Online

Online classes are specially
designed for professional &
graduate studies.
Phone: +1 (405) 491-6332

Bethany Campus

6729 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
Phone: +1 (405) 491-6332

 

Tulsa Campus

8210 E. Regal Ct.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
Phone: +1 (918) 664-4100

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