Master of Education with Licensure

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with licensure program is designed for those seeking a master's degree and initial teaching licensure in the State of Oregon.

This program will provide a strong foundation in ethical thinking needed by licensed teachers in serving diverse children, families, and educational communities. You will learn to implement strong classroom management, best teaching practices, well-crafted lesson plans, and useful assessment tools. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of what is expected of teachers and students for state standards. The courses and standards have been outlined and approved by Teacher Standards & Practices Commission (TSPC).

Faculty in the programs are experienced classroom teachers who support the philosophy that students construct their learning as they grow and develop. With this philosophy in mind, candidates will be able to apply additional skills to enhance the teaching and learning process in their own classrooms.

Classes are offered in the evenings, with the student teaching taking place in the fourth and fifth semesters, normally during daytime school hours. Students complete the Master's portion of the program with an Action Research course and a Portfolio Capstone Project.

Course Offerings 

Requirements for Master of Education with Licensure (47-57 credits)

• Action Research
• Classroom Relations & Management
• Web Enhanced Learning
• School Law
• Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
• Faith Integration in Teaching Seminar
• Second Authorization Practicum
• Work Sample Support & Differentiation
• Field Experience
• Student Teaching
• Graduate Writing Seminar

Elementary Teaching Concentration (13 credits)

• Child Development & Diversity
• Elementary Literacy Methods & Children's Literature
• Elementary Math & Science Methods
• Elementary Visual Arts & Social Studies Methods

Secondary Teaching Concentration (7 Credits)

• Language Arts in Middle & High School
• Adolescent Learners & Diversity
• Choose one of the following:
• Secondary Science Methods
• Secondary Mathematics Methods
• Secondary Social Studies Methods

Endorsement Pathways
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (14 Credits)

• ESOL Practicum
• Introduction to Comparative Linguistics
• English Grammar and Syntax
• Theory and Methods
• Teaching Oral and LIterate Skills