As a student you'll train under a faculty committed to helping you achieve the skills for a successful career. The four year undergraduate program is designed to prepare beginning teachers who are competently equipped to serve in both the public and private school settings.
Courses give theoretical training, technical skills, and practical experience.
Students who complete Western's program have met requirements for licensure in Oregon, as well as most other states. These field experiences start during the freshman year and build through the sophomore and junior years, culminating in teaching practicums and full student teaching experiences during their senior year. WBC students are welcome in Salem area public and private schools. Learning is a process that an active, creative, lifelong adventure. A thorough foundation in God's Word, in order to integrate it into their teaching, their lives, and the lives of their students, is imperative.