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The Future of Education and Counseling Might Be Changing, but Our Commitment Isn't

At PSU's College of Education, we are committed to helping educators develop the skills to be innovative and equitable in their classrooms. Whatever the future of this vital field looks like, we'll help you feel prepared.

Our programs are designed for future educators. Whether you are looking for new opportunities in K-12 education, special education, or early intervention, the COE has the opportunities to help you further your career while developing your understanding of social justice and how it is related to your teaching practice. 

Discover your potential to be exponential

A commitment to creating an inclusive community

The PSU College of Education (COE), located in downtown Portland, is recognized as the largest, most innovative, and most diverse school of education in Oregon. Our professional staff and faculty foster equity, diversity, and inclusion in our four departments: Counselor Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Policy, and Special Education. Our departments offer experiences for new and returning academics, as well as professionals seeking to expand their professional skills. We offer undergraduate opportunities, master’s degrees, a multidisciplinary doctoral degree, licensing programs, graduate certificates, and training programs.