EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Below is a list of undergraduate and graduate programs offered through the East Central University Department of Education.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Early Childhood Education
Mrs. Kerry Rhone – krhone@ecok.edu
Elementary Education
Mrs. Jennifer Snell – jenlsne@ecok.edu
Secondary Certification Programs
(Earn a degree in the subject area. Contact the appropriate academic department.)
- English/Language Arts – Dr. Steven Pedersen | spedersn@ecok.edu
- Mathematics – Dr. Mary Harper | mharper@ecok.edu
- Chemistry – Dr. Daniel McInnes | dmcinnes@ecok.edu
- Biology – Dr. Jessica Brumley | jbrumley@ecok.edu
- Physics – Dr. Karen Williams | kwillims@ecok.edu
- Social Studies – Dr. Houston Mount | hmount@ecok.edu
K–12 Certification Programs
- Art Education – Dr. Sarah Engel | sengel@ecok.edu
- Vocal Music and Instrumental Music – Dr. Nick Meyers | nmeyers@ecok.edu
Graduate Degree Programs
- Educational Leadership (Principal) – Dr. Tom Deighan | tdeighan@ecok.edu
- Library Media – Dr. Shelli Sharber | ssharber@ecok.edu
- Sports Administration – Dr. Nick Stowers (Interim) | nstowers@ecok.edu
- Special Education – Dr. Darcy Tessman | dtessman@ecok.edu
- School Counseling – Dr. Donna Autrey | lautrey@ecok.edu
- School Psychology – Dr. Catherine Roring | croring@ecok.edu
Certification Options
- School Superintendent – Dr. Jerry Mihelic | gmihelic@ecok.edu
- School Psychometrist – Dr. Catherine Roring | croring@ecok.edu
- Alternative Certification (Principal) – Dr. Jerry Mihelic | gmihelic@ecok.edu
- Special Education Boot Camp (Non-Traditional Route) – Dr. Darcy Tessman | dtessman@ecok.edu
Note: Certification options do not lead to a degree but fulfill Oklahoma state requirements for licensure. Degree holders may pursue certification in any program area.