Welcome, Oklahoma educators! Upward courses are offered for official graduate-level semester credit hours through our partnership with UMass Global, a regionally accredited university.
Whether you are teaching in OKC, Tulsa, or a rural district, our courses provide an academic "gold standard" transcript that Oklahoma districts trust for both license renewal and significant salary increases.
Oklahoma Educator Certificate Renewal
Oklahoma's renewal process offers a clear advantage for those taking university-level coursework.
- Fulfilling Renewal Requirements: If you are seeking to renew a standard 5-year certificate but do not meet the 3-year teaching experience requirement, the State Department of Education requires 5 semester hours of college credit. Two Upward courses (3 credits each) fully satisfy this requirement.
- PD Points Conversion: For educators tracking annual PD points, Oklahoma typically recognizes university credit at a rate of 1 semester hour = 15 PD points. A single 3-credit Upward course can provide 45 points toward your district's requirements.
- Accreditation Guaranteed: Because UMass Global is regionally accredited, these credits meet the "Option II" requirements under Oklahoma Administrative Code § 210:20-9-94 without requiring additional vendor-specific state approval.
Oklahoma Educator Salary Advancement
In Oklahoma, your professional growth pays off. Most school districts provide additional compensation for regionally accredited graduate credits earned beyond your degree.
Confirm your selected courses with your district administrator and get started today!
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Course Selection & Approval
Confirm requirements and approval with your district administrator and select your courses.
Checkout & Earn Rewards
Complete the checkout process on this website and you will immediately be enrolled in our loyalty program. Refer friends and take multiple courses to earn Upward Rewards!
Complete Coursework
We'll email you your welcome packet, and you're all set! Complete coursework between one and six months (not earlier or before) from the date of your registration.
Graduate Level Courses
Earning Credit
- Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com
- Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
- UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
- You login to your UMass Global account to order your transcripts. Note that the university is an entirely separate organization from Upward, and any questions on your transcript or university account can be emailed to exed@umassglobal.edu
- Celebrate your achievement, and sign up for more Upward Rewards!