SOU offers a rich variety of Education programs and coursework designed to prepare individuals for a wide range of professional opportunities within the various fields of education. While equipping students to meet the educational needs of a changing society, some programs in education enable students to meet licensing requirements established by the state of Oregon, and other programs in education enable students to do professional work in a range of educational activities and organizations.

Undergraduate Programs

For undergraduates, 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. 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 School of Education to determine an appropriate major and specific admission requirements. 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 in Education (MEd). 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.

For working professionals who want a master’s degree without a teaching license, the Master in Education (MEd) professional track degree provides training for education work in multiple settings.

Adding  Endorsements

Students interested in changing authorization levels or adding subject area endorsements are encouraged to inquire about their specific cases by calling the Teacher 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 Education program at 541-552-6938.

Programs

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

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

• Early Childhood Development Minor
• Education Minor

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Bilingual Endorsement Program
• Initial Administrator License (IAL) and Continuing Administrator License (CAL)
• Read Oregon Reading Endorsement Program

Courses

• ED 523 - Issues of Educational Reform
• ED 526 - Bullies and Victims in the Schools: Intervention/Prevention
• ED 527 - Child Abuse and Neglect
• ED 528 - Leadership into Practice
• ED 529 - Talented and Gifted Education
• ED 530 - The Art of Storytelling
• ED 532 - Teaching English Learners
• ED 533 - Advanced Curriculum Work Sample
• ED 534 - Educational Technology
• ED 536 - Teaching for Social Justice Across the Curriculum
• ED 539 - Social Emotional Learning
• ED 540 - Reading Programs: Curriculum/Instruction, K-12
• ED 542 - Education in Philosophical Perspectives
• ED 543A - Foundations or Dual Language Education: Policies and Family/Community Involvement
• ED 544A - English Language Development: Curriculum and Pedagogy
• ED 545A - 1st and 2nd Language Acquisition and Cultural Impacts
• ED 546A - Assessment/Evaluation of English Language Learners
• ED 547 - Impact of Culture in the Classroom
• ED 548 - Culture and Family/Community Involvement
• ED 549 - ESOL/Bilingual Portfolio
• ED 554 - Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education
• ED 556 - Holistic Education
• ED 557A - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• ED 557B - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• ED 558 - Special Methods I, II, III
• ED 559 - Foundations of Education
• ED 560 - Diversity
• ED 561 - Advanced Educational Psychology
• ED 562 - Human Development, Cognition, and Learning
• ED 563 - Language and Literacy
• ED 566 - Human Relations
• ED 567 - Contemporary Issues, Leadership, and Collaboration
• ED 568 - Integration Projects
• ED 569 - Language and Literacy in the Content Areas
• ED 570 - The Exceptional Child
• ED 571 - Inclusion Strategies
• ED 573 - Nutrition, Health, and Safety for the Young Child
• ED 580 - Foundations in Early Childhood/Elementary Education
• ED 581 - From At-Risk to Resiliency
• ED 582 - Counseling Techniques
• ED 584 - Curriculum Design in Early Childhood
• ED 585 - Assessment and Planning
• ED 586 - Curriculum Content in Early Childhood Education
• ED 587 - Family, School, and Community Relations in Early Childhood Education
• ED 588 - Early Language and Literacy Development
• ED 589 - Interpersonal Relations and Guidance in ECE
• ED 591 - School Law and Organization
• ED 592 - Humanizing the Workplace
• ED 593 - Observation and Evaluation of Teaching
• ED 594 - Issues in Native American Cultures
• ED 595 - Models of Professional Growth
• ED 597 - Creativity in the Workplace

• LEAD 501 - Research on School Leadership
• LEAD 505 - CAL Reading and Conference on Culture and Diversity
• LEAD 505 - CAL Reading and Conference on Evaluation and Assessment
• LEAD 505 - CAL Reading and Conference on Leadership and Organizations
• LEAD 506 - Special Individual Studies on School Organizations
• LEAD 508 - Workshop on School Improvement
• LEAD 513 - Evaluation and Management of Classroom Instruction
• LEAD 520 - Administrative Portfolio
• LEAD 522 - Curriculum Design and Educational Change
• LEAD 523 - Issues of Educational Reform
• LEAD 524 - Professional Models of Governance
• LEAD 525 - Public and Professional Relations
• LEAD 528 - Leadership into Practice
• LEAD 548 - Culture and Family/Community Involvement
• LEAD 560 - Diversity
• LEAD 564 - Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction
• LEAD 579 - School Improvement Measurement
• LEAD 585 - Contract Management and Human Resources
• LEAD 588 - Cultural and Organizational Leadership
• LEAD 591 - School Law and Organization
• LEAD 592 - Humanizing Instruction
• LEAD 595 - Models of Professional Growth

• MAT 520 - Reflective Professional Practice
• MAT 521 - Foundations of Educational Research
• MAT 522 - Learning Differences
• MAT 523 - Curriculum Design
• MAT 524A - Literacy and Language Acquisition and Development for Multiple Subjects Endorsement
• MAT 524B - Literacy and Language Acquisition and Development for Single Subject Endorsement
• MAT 525 - Responsive Learning Environments
• MAT 526 - Assessment for Learning
• MAT 527A - Integrated Methods: STEM for Multiple Subjects Endorsement
• MAT 527B - Integrated Methods for Single Subject Endorsement
• MAT 528A - Integrated Methods: Social Science and the Arts for Multiple Subjects Endorsement
• MAT 528B - Special Methods for Single Subject Endorsement
• MAT 529 - Cognition, Creativity and Critical Thinking
• MAT 530 - Responsive Instructional Strategies
• MAT 531 - Professional Leadership and Collaboration
• MAT 540 - September Experience
• MAT 541 - Practicum
• MAT 542 - Half-Day Student Teaching
• MAT 543 - Full-day Student Teaching

• READ 507 - Seminar
• READ 509 - Practicum
• READ 512 - Foundations of Literacy, ECE/ELEM
• READ 515 - ECE Foundations of Literacy Development
• READ 532 - Writing Across the Curriculum
• READ 535 - Language and Literacy in the content Areas 3-12
• READ 537 - Reading Across the Curriculum
• READ 570 - Classroom Assessment and Reading Instruction