Programs

You're driven to help others realize their potential. Let us help realize yours.

Whether you're beginning or advancing your career as a teacher, counselor, or educational leader, our nationally accredited programs will challenge you, change you, and prepare you to meet your goal.

As Oregon's largest and most comprehensive school of education, we support you with expert faculty, longstanding community partnerships for practice-based learning, and flexible options for study both on campus and online.

Located in downtown Portland, our urban campus offers a diverse student body with services that support traditional, non-traditional, and distance students.

Whatever your passion, we have a path. Find yours here, and take the next step!

Program Categories

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Teacher Licensure

Producing more Oregon teachers than any other institution, we offer numerous K-12 licensure programs to help future teachers get started in their own classroom. We have a bachelor’s degree, minor, licensure programs, or master’s degree for you, too!

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K-12 Endorsements

Are you a teacher candidate, or already working in the classroom and looking to add an endorsement? The College of Education offers various K-12 endorsement programs in reading, special education, art, math, science, and more to meet the requirements for Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).

Professional Development

Expand your career potential with a certificate or degree in your area of expertise. Whether it is for continuing education credits or to enhance your knowledge and skills, our programs offer you a rich education taught by faculty with experience in your field.

Educational Leadership & Administration

Interested in education outside of the K-12 classroom? We offers a variety of programs in educational administration, preparing you to be a K-12 principal, college academic advisor, work in school districts, or excel in community education! Check out our graduate certificates, master’s degree programs, or doctorate!

Early Childhood

Whether you are on your way to becoming a teacher, social worker, counselor, childcare provider, or any other profession working with young children, the College of Education has a program for you. We offer certificates and master’s degrees that teach you to excel in working with children from birth to age 8!

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Counselor Education

Students in the counselor education department in the College of Education earn a master's degree in one of four specialty areas, meeting the requirements to become an LPC in the state of Oregon. Whether you are looking to work in schools, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, or more, we can get you there!

Special Education

Children and adults of all abilities deserve the chance to fulfill their dreams and aspirations. As the largest Special Education department in the state, we host a variety of programs that will give you a rewarding career helping others. Become a licensed teacher, work with children and families, or enhance your career in the field!