Jesse Longhurst, Chair

Undergraduate Programs

For undergraduates, Education offers majors in Early Childhood Development and Education Studies. Education Studies majors can choose to complete both a BA/BS degree and a teaching license or complete a degree without a teaching license. Minors in education and early childhood development are also available.

Graduate Programs

Graduate students interested in obtaining a teaching license via the Master of Arts in Teaching or Special Education programs are urged to contact the Education Department to determine an appropriate major and specific admission requirements. Education offers licensure programs, which include a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master in Education with Special Education (SPED) licensure, and a Principal Administrator License (PAL). Graduates and in-service teachers may also enroll in the Master of Science in Education (MSEd). An endorsement program in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is also offered. Specialty courses on current topics and practice are offered for professional development throughout the year and during the Summer Session.

Adding Endorsements

Students interested in adding subject area endorsements are encouraged to inquire about their specific cases by contacting the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).  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 Education Department. 

Programs

• Early Childhood Development (Online Degree Completion), BA or BS
• Education Studies (with and without teaching license), BA or BS

• Certificate in Adult Learning
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• Certificate in Holistic Education
• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• Early Childhood Development Minor
• Education Minor
• Special Education Minor

• Education, MA or MS
• Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT)

• Concentration in Principal Administrator
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement Program
• Special Education Program (MAT)

Courses

• SPED 562L - Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Lab
• SPED 563 - Interventions and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder I
• SPED 563L - Interventions and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder I Lab
• SPED 564 - Interventions and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum II
• SPED 564L - Interventions and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum II Lab
• SPED 565 - Coaching, Consulting and Collaboration in Autism
• SPED 566 - ASD Specialist Portfolio
• SPED 572 - Special Education Advanced Work Sample
• SPED 573 - Special Education Advanced Practicum