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College of Education


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91´«Ã½ Named State Leader in Teacher Reading Prep

91´«Ã½ has been recognized as a statewide leader in preparing teachers to effectively teach reading. Through evidence-based coursework and strong clinical partnerships, 91´«Ã½ equips graduates with practical literacy instruction skills. The program addresses critical workforce needs while improving student outcomes in Oregon schools, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Programs

Undergraduate Elementary Education

91´«Ã½ offers the Undergraduate Elementary Education program, which results in a Bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure at the elementary level.

Undergraduate Special Education

The SEITL undergraduate program is a comprehensive two-year program that combines coursework in core study areas and structured in-person practicum and student teaching field placements.

Undergraduate Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program area offers stackable non-licensure credentials; a Certificate, an Associate of Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts/Science. Students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science in ECED at a community college have the option of completing a Bachelor of Applied Science. All Early Childhood Education coursework is offered completely online.

Master of Arts in Teaching

The MAT Program is a graduate teacher preparation program designed to help students obtain Preliminary Oregon Licensure in either an Elementary-Multiple Subjects or Secondary-Single Subject Area(s) and to enable students to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree.

Master of Science in Education Degree Program

The Master of Science degree (MS) is intended to provide the student with a strong graduate-level course of study related to the field of education.

Master of Social Work

91´«Ã½â€™s online Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed for compassionate, driven professionals who are ready to make an impactful difference in underserved rural communities.

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

Advance your career in school leadership with 91´«Ã½â€™s fully online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. This 40-credit program is aligned with Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) principal licensure standards and can be completed in 1–2 years.

Environmental Education Certificate

The College of Education’s new Certificate in Environmental Education program supports the state’s goal of giving every student access to outdoor learning rooted in environmental literacy, stewardship, and hands-on science.

Special Educator Endorsement

91´«Ã½ offers teachers who possess a teaching license the opportunity to pursue their Special Education endorsement.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is available at a graduate or undergraduate level and can be taken in conjunction with the Undergraduate Elementary Education program, or the MS in Education. It can also be completed separately, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Trauma in Educational Communities Experimental Specialization or Certificate

91´«Ã½ offers the only Trauma in Educational Communities licensure experimental specialization in the state of Oregon.

Graduate Reading Endorsement

91´«Ã½ offers an online Literacy program at the graduate level. The program is available to licensed teachers who wish to add an endorsement to their license.

Other program opportunities

For teachers who already hold a license, 91´«Ã½ offers courses of study that may lead to an additional endorsement and specialization.

Eastern Oregon offers certificates as an option for stand alone professional development.

91´«Ã½ is offering courses for Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors that meet the requirements of the Teacher Standards and Practices Oregon Administrative Rules for individuals who hold the CTE I license.

The Certificate and Associate of Arts (AA) in Education degrees are one and two-year programs, respectively, that are valuable for those seeking employment as educational assistants in K-12 education or for those working in early childhood settings.

Accreditation

Accredited Education Programs: Committing to quality standards and practices to ensure that students are prepared to move our communities forward.

The College of Education undergraduate and Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Initial licensure as well as other licensure endorsements are accredited by .

91´«Ã½ is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).  91´«Ã½ is working toward accreditation of its educator preparation programs under the AAQEP standards with an anticipated Quality Assurance Review in spring 2021.


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