All teacher preparation programs in the State of Oklahoma at the preservice
level shall require that teacher candidates demonstrate listening and speaking
skills at the novice-high level, as defined by the American Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Languages, for a language other than English, including
American Sign Language. The Assessment for such competency may occur at any
point in the teacher candidate's program and does not require specified
coursework or credit hours except as may be required by the institution.
(Oklahoma State Requirements)
Southern Nazarene University's School of Education has established specific
guidelines to meet Foreign Language Proficiency requirements. This
requirement must be met before a teacher candidate can be recommended for
certification.