Education-Psychology 142
541-552-6286
Geoffrey Mills, Dean
William Greene, Chair
| Professor |
Associate Professor |
Assistant Professor |
Instructor |
Lecturer |
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| Gregg Gassman |
Jo-Anne Lau-Smith |
Roni Adams |
Tish Brann |
Maureen Honeycutt |
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William Greene
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Gerald McCain
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Amy Belcastro
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Angie Crum
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Rina Pryor
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Ken Kempner
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Wilkins-O’Riley Zinn
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Dennis Jablonski
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Susan Faller-Mitchell
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Younghee Kim
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John King
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Heidi Olivadoti
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Geoffrey Mills
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Mike Rousell
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Margaret Perrow
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Steve Thorpe
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The School of Education offers a rich variety of programs and coursework designed to prepare individuals for a wide range of professional opportunities within the field of education. While equipping students to meet the educational needs of a changing society, programs in education also enable students to meet licensing requirements established by the state of Oregon.
For undergraduates, the School of Education offers majors in early childhood development and elementary education. Elementary education majors can choose to complete both a BA/BS degree and a teaching license or complete a degree without a teaching license. Students interested in obtaining a teaching license (early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school) via the Master of Arts in Teaching or Special Education programs are urged to contact the School of Education to determine an appropriate major and specific admission requirements. The School of Education also offers a minor in education.
For graduates, the School of Education offers full or part-time licensure programs, including Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master in Education with Special Education (SPED) licensure, an Initial Administrator License (IAL), and a Continuing Administrator License (CAL). Graduates and in-service teachers may also enroll in the Master’s of Education (MEd) or Continuing Teaching License (CTL) programs. Endorsement programs in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Bilingual Education and Reading are also offered. Specialty courses on current topics and practice are offered for professional development throughout the year and during Summer Session.
Changing Authorization Levels or Adding Endorsements
Students interested in changing authorization levels or adding subject area endorsements are encouraged to inquire about their specific cases by calling the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) at 503-378-3586. A practicum may be required involving a school district (Conditional Assignment Permit) and is to be arranged by the individual seeking the change in licensure. These programs can also be completed at SOU. For more information about SOU’s offerings, contact the School of Education at 541-552-6996.
Education Report Card
Under Section 207 of Title II of the Higher Education Act (HEA), SOU is required to submit annual reports on its teacher education program. This policy took effect beginning with the 1999–2000 academic year.
Testing Required for Program Completion
In Oregon, a system of multiple measures is used to determine the status of “program completer.” One component of this system requires the educator to pass both a basic skills test and a battery of subject matter tests. For basic skills testing, the educator may choose to take the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or the PRAXIS I: Preprofessional Skills Tests (PPST). Authorizations in early childhood, elementary, and middle school level teaching require passing scores on the Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA).
Test Pass Rates
Because the passing of basic skills and subject matter tests is required for program completion in Oregon, the state pass rate is 100 percent. Those who do not pass the required tests are not considered program completers and are not eligible for Initial Teaching Licenses.
Student-Teaching Supervision
In 2007–08, 143 students were enrolled in initial licensure programs at SOU and were supervised in student-teaching experiences by thirty-four full-time and part-time faculty (with a student-to-faculty ratio of 4.2:1). Students spent 600 hours in student-teaching experiences during the program.
Accreditation
SOU’s MAT and Special Education programs are currently fully accredited by the state-licensing agency, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
Performance
The SOU MAT and Special Education programs are not under a designation of “low-performing” by the state (as per section 208[a] of the HEA of 1998).
Website Information
A complete version of the SOU “report card” may be viewed at www.sou.edu/education.
Program Requirements
Undergraduate Major
Graduate Major
Minor
Endorsements and Licensure Programs
