Design, lead and inspire change as an educator with impact
A thriving education system depends on innovative leaders who can bridge research-backed theory with strategy, creativity and passion. Oregon State University's online education programs will prepare you to become just that kind of high-impact educator. When you earn a degree, certificate or microcredential online through OSU, you'll develop deep expertise in areas that are crucial to student success — such as instructional design, inclusive teaching strategies, holistic student support services and forward-thinking leadership — enabling you to build a bright future for all learners.
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19 programs in education and administration available
Undergraduate degrees (1)
Teaching
B.S. – Clinically Based Elementary Education
Impact lives by becoming a skilled, licensed elementary teacher who can manage a multi-subject classroom through clinical, hands-on supervision and practice-informed coursework.
AssessmentClassroom managementESOL educationTeaching numerous subjectsDeveloping literacyTeaching mathematicsTeaching scienceSupporting differentiated environments
Elementary school teacher
Undergraduate microcredentials (3)
Applied Behavior Support Basics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop the skills to understand developmental milestones, promote inclusive and supportive practices, and apply behavior modification techniques as you support people at all life stages.
Human developmentDisability justice principlesBehavioral intervention
Autism and Neurodiversity: Lifespan Development and Disability Justice
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain insight into human lifespan development and the psychological aspects of disability as you learn how to approach neurodiversity with a focus on empowerment and inclusion.
Social developmentNeurodiverse-affirming practiceDisability justice principlesNeurodevelopmental disorders
Human Lifespan Development
Microcredential (introductory)
Study the physical, cognitive and social changes that occur in humans from infancy to adulthood while gaining the skills that enable you to support people and communities effectively.
Psychological scienceScientific reasoningLifespan development
Graduate degrees (9)
Adult and Higher Education
Ed.M.
Gain the applied skills and knowledge needed to design, implement and assess educational and training programs in a variety of formats (in-person, online, hybrid).
Instructional technologyInstructional designProgram evaluationNeeds assessmentAdult learning and developmentOrganizations and systems theoryInstructional strategies
Corporate trainerOnboarding specialistInstructional designerHuman resource managerTraining and development managerProgram coordinatorInstructor
Adult and Higher Education
Ed.D.
Prepare for leadership roles in higher education with a Doctorate of Education (Ed. D.) program that blends leadership training, applied research and experiential learning.
Equitable leadershipBudget and financeLegal issuesApplied researchNeeds assessmentProgram evaluationHigher education administration
University presidentUniversity vice presidentChief diversity officerProvostCollege deanEducational consultant
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MCoun
Get the in-depth knowledge, clinical experience and credentials you need to deliver comprehensive mental health counseling to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Group counselingSocial and cultural diversityHuman growth and developmentCareer developmentAssessment and testingResearch and program developmentMental health counselingTrauma-informed counseling
Family therapistMental health counselorRehabilitation counselorSocial workerGuidance counselorCareer advisorSubstance abuse counselor
College Student Services Administration
Ed.M. or Graduate Certificate
Gain the skills needed to thrive in student-facing roles at postsecondary institutions and other organizations. Build a career rooted in equity, access and institutional transformation
Administrative leadershipAdvocacy and intervention problem solvingEthical principals and theoryProgram evaluationStudent developmentFinancial management
Director of student affairsCultural and equity center managerDirector of residence lifeFinancial aid counselorCareer advisorAcademic advisorSuccess coach
Counseling
Ph.D.
Study with a cohort in a program that emphasizes cultural, theoretical and research-based frameworks as you develop into a leader in counselor education and supervision.
Research and publicationSupervisionAdvanced theory and practiceAssessmentCareer counselingConsultationGroup counselingDiversity and social justiceCounselor education
Behavioral health therapistMental health counselorDirector of counselingRehabilitation therapistSchool counselorCounseling services coordinator
Education
M.S.
Study alongside a cohort of peers as you draw upon current research to create innovative and inclusive science and math learning environments for a diverse range of learners.
Classroom managementESOL instructionMath pedagogy and technologyScience pedagogy and technologyCommunity partnershipsInstructional design
Career/Technical education teacherSecondary school teacherElementary school teacherMiddle school teacher
School Counseling
MCoun
Prepare yourself to work as a professional counselor who promotes the social, psychological and physical well-being of individuals, families, communities and organizations.
Developmental perspectives in counselingSocial and cultural perspectivesGroup counseling proceduresFamily counselingCrisisgrief and lossCross-cultural counseling
School psychologistTechnical education teacherGuidance counselorCareer advisorSocial worker
Special Education
M.A.T.
Learn inclusive teaching strategies that enable you to support diverse learners across a range of grade levels and abilities, and earn a K-12 teaching license to fill a need for skilled educators.
Classroom managementInclusive teachingLearning assessmentSocial justice advocacyLiteracy developmentEducational research
K-12 special education teacher (generalist)Behavioral specialistEarly intervention specialist
Teaching
M.A.T.
Prepare to become an effective teacher and gain hands-on classroom experience as you work toward an Oregon preliminary teaching license in multiple elementary education subjects.
ESOL educationK-12 classroom managementSTEM integrationLiteracy developmentAssessing learningSocial justice education
Elementary school teacher
Graduate certificates (5)
College and University Teaching
Graduate Certificate
Learn how to facilitate high-quality learning experiences at colleges and universities, nonprofits, government agencies and private industry through evidence-based instructional design and teaching practices.
Instructional designAdult learning and developmentFormative and summative assessmentDiversityequity and inclusion in educational contexts
Professor/instructorHigher education administratorCurriculum designerResearch mentor
College Student Services Administration
Ed.M. or Graduate Certificate
Shift your career by upgrading your skills in postsecondary student support and services. Curriculum is rooted in equity and access, community and justice and institutional transformation.
Administrative program function and leadershipMulticultural issuesEthical principals and theoryBudget and financeLegal issues
Student affairsCultural and equity centersResidence life programsFinancial aidCareer servicesStudent advisingAcademic support
Dual Language Specialization / ESOL
Graduate Certificates
Draw from linguistics, second language acquisition, education policy and program administration as you learn how to teach Spanish-speakers alongside English-proficient peers.
Instructional approaches for ESOLLinguistics for teachersBiliteracy instructionStrategic partnershipsMultilingual linguistics
Education administratorPostsecondary teacherGuidance counselorTeaching assistantAdult educator
Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate
Develop an understanding of how people learn and process information, and acquire applied skills to design, implement and assess educational programs in a variety of settings.
Instructional technologyInstructional designProgram evaluationNeeds assessmentAdult learning and developmentOrganizations and systems theoryInstructional strategies
Instructional designerInstructorInstructional coordinatorE-learning specialistEducational technology coordinator
Graduate microcredentials (1)
Instructional Design
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Master the foundations of adult education and learning principles and learn how to leverage social justice practices to create impactful, inclusive learning experiences.
Adult educationPrinciples of adult learningEquity and social justice
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