A teaching license authorizes to teach. Once a student has earned a teaching license of any kind, he or she can add authorities to teach other age levels or subject areas by completing additional endorsements. Students pursuing an initial teaching license are required to complete a Final Supervised Field Experience and additional coursework in general education as well as other course and practicum requirements. Students who already have a teaching license can complete an endorsement. The program integrates didactic coursework with practical experiences.
Students begin fall term each year.
As Oregon schools continue to restructure and improve, these roles are increasingly varied, even unpredictable. The Program prepares graduates to work in both direct and indirect roles in general education classrooms as well as resource and support positions within the schools. This same set of roles and tasks can also be used to plan the continuing professional development required for continuing licensure. Closely linked coursework and practica offer a unique opportunity for students to immediately apply their learning in a supportive setting, refining and improving their skills in real contexts. Many classrooms used for practicum assignments also participate in the wide variety of research, innovation, and continuing professional development activities of the Department.