About Ottawa University
Ottawa University is a not-for-profit, comprehensive 4-year
liberal arts and professional studies university. Founded in
1865, Ottawa University has a residential campus in Ottawa,
Kansas, and adult education campuses in Arizona, Indiana, Kansas,
Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as multiple instructional sites.
Online studies are also offered.
Ottawa University offers a variety of bachelor's degree programs,
degree completion, and graduate programs through online and
classroom-based program offerings.
In Arizona, Ottawa University features bachelor's degree majors
in more than 17 disciplines including English, history,
education, psychology, human services, health care management and
business. An MBA and Master of Arts programs in human resources,
professional counseling and education are also available.
Master's - Education
The Master of Arts in Education is a 36 semester credit hour
program. Additionally, graduate level courses may be applicable
toward an advanced post master's program such as the Certificate
of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in community college
counseling, early childhood education, education leadership,
education intervention, school guidance counseling and special
education.
The program has been created to provide graduates with the skills
and knowledge necessary to:
- Improve and enhance their teaching and services to students
- Provide their students with an enhanced learning environment
- Prepare and plan for change in the schools
- Assist schools and the community to improve education for all
students
- Assess outcomes of school curricula, programs, services and
activities
- Assume leadership roles in education
- Engage in continued professional growth
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Bachelor's - Individualized Option
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An individualized major is a customized program of study designed
specifically to meet student interests. Individualized majors may
include courses and learning experiences from more than one
subject area and from more than one division. You and a faculty
advisor collaborate to develop specific, measurable learning
outcomes and assessment strategies, drawing on expertise provided
by other faculty members and professionals in the chosen
discipline.
Examples of prior individualized majors include areas such as
adult education, fire service management, labor relations and
Christian ministry. Students interested in learning more about
individualized major opportunities should contact Ottawa
University to schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor.
Certificate - Graduate Studies
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Ottawa University offers Certificates of Graduate Studies (CGS)
and Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS). The CGS is
a certificate that can be earned concurrently with a master's
degree or without a master's degree. The CAGS is designed for
professionals who have already earned a master's degree or its
equivalent from a regionally accredited school and are seeking
additional professional training. The CAGS is awarded upon the
completion of a minimum of 15 semester credit hours of approved
coursework. Concentrations are available in these areas:
Certification - Teaching
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If you hold a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited
university and would like to become certified to teach in Arizona
schools, Ottawa University offers a teacher certification program
for you. This program is designed to meet the requirements set
forth by the Arizona Department of Education for public school
teaching. The teacher certification program provides the
necessary training, course work and expertise needed to acquire a
teaching certificate in elementary education (grades K-8). The program of study prepares
the candidate for successful completion of the state prescribed
pre-certification performance tests and a successful career as a
certified teacher.
Certification is available in the following concentrations:
- Early childhood education
