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

• READ 570 - Classroom Assessment and Reading Instruction
• READ 572 - ECE Reading Assessment
• READ 580 - Leadership in Reading Programs
• READ 581 - Action Research Leadership in Literacy
• READ 590 - Children’s Literature: PK-5
• READ 596 - Young Adult International Literature

• SPED 417 - Curriculum for the Talented and Gifted
• SPED 505 - Reading and Conference
• SPED 510 - Practicum II: Assessment
• SPED 511A - Internship I
• SPED 511B - Internship II
• SPED 512 - Orientation to Professional Studies
• SPED 513A - Seminar in Professional Studies
• SPED 513B - Seminar in Professional Development
• SPED 514 - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment - Special Education
• SPED 515 - Understanding the Needs of the Talented and Gifted
• SPED 516 - Identification and Assessment of the Gifted or Talented Child
• SPED 517 - Curriculum for the Talented and Gifted
• SPED 518 - Models for Developing Programs for the Talented and Gifted
• SPED 519A - Action Research in Special Education: Initial Licensure
• SPED 519B - Action Research in Special Education: Added Endorsement
• SPED 520 - Law and Policy
• SPED 521 - Collaboration, Consultation, and Communication
• SPED 522 - Administration and Interpretation of Assessment Instruments
• SPED 523 - Behavior Management
• SPED 524 - Interventions in Academic Skills: Mathematics Methods
• SPED 525 - Interventions in Functional Skills
• SPED 526 - IEP Development
• SPED 528 - Characteristics of Exceptionalities
• SPED 529 - Interventions in Academic Skills: Reading Methods
• SPED 530 - Law and Policy
• SPED 531 - Collaboration, Consultation, and Communication
• SPED 532 - Administration and Interpretation of Assessment Instruments
• SPED 533 - Behavior Management
• SPED 534 - Interventions in Academic Skills: Mathematics Methods
• SPED 535 - Interventions in Functional Skills
• SPED 536 - IEP Development
• SPED 538 - Characteristics of Exceptionalities
• SPED 539 - Interventions in Academic Skills: Reading Methods
• SPED 540A - Student Teaching Initial Experience I
• SPED 540B - Student Teaching Initial Experience II
• SPED 541 - Transition Planning for Students with Special Needs
• SPED 550A - Student Teaching Alternate Experience I
• SPED 550B - Student Teaching Alternate Experience II
• SPED 551 - Multiple Disabilities
• SPED 552 - Advanced Interventions in Academic Skills
• SPED 553 - Advanced Interventions in Functional Skills
• SPED 554 - Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis
• SPED 555 - Advanced Legal Issues
• SPED 556 - Advanced Techniques in Behavior Management
• SPED 557 - Current Issues in Special Education
• SPED 561 - Foundations of Autism
• SPED 562 - Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• 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 Alternative Pathway Portfolio
• SPED 572 - Special Education Advanced Work Sample
• SPED 573 - Special Education Advanced Practicum