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A teacher in the making.

School of Health Professions, Education & Social Sciences

Welcome to the School of Education & Social Sciences

Dear Prospective students.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in joining the Department of Education. The Department of Education is approved by the Alabama State Department of Education to offer the following programs:

  • Elementary Education
  • English Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Social Science Education
  • Religious Education

All programs are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). More than 90% of our graduates are employed in the teaching field.

Again, thank you for your interest in our programs.
– DEAN, Dr. James Mbyirukira

OUR DEPARTMENTS

The school provides quality Christian education that challenges each student to set higher expectations for his/her intellectual and professional growth and to help each student to expand his/her understanding of society and human behavior.

SCHOOL NEWS

Community Health Workers Wanted

ÐßÐßÊÓƵUniversity is seeking individuals interested in participating in the training and certification program for Community Health Workers (CHWs). The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the disconnect between patients who are at home and healthcare facilities. This...

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support, your gift makes a difference for the future of Oakwood. Don’t delay— make your gift today! Make a secure gift online at: www.OUgiving.com, or call us at: 256-726-7201, to speak to a development associate.

Distinguished Alumni

Timekee D. Battle , Ph.D., has made significant contributions in the Washington, D.C., area, advocating for Christian education, hospitality, community service, and charitable giving with young girls and women who seek to understand and experience God’s purpose for them. She facilitates the Women of Excellence (WE), a forum to empower, motivate and encourage each other. Another of her projects, WE WORK, is a resource for Christian working women to provide relevant information to enhance their professional development from a spiritual perspective.