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A thriving education system depends on innovative leaders who 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. Earn your degree, certificate or microcredential online to 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.
A thriving education system depends on innovative leaders who 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. Earn your degree, certificate or microcredential online to 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. Read more
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24 programs in education and administration available
Undergraduate degrees (1)
Elementary Education
B.A. or B.S.
Take advantage of hands-on learning and a student-centered approach in coursework that emphasizes trauma-informed care as you work to become a licensed elementary school teacher.
Undergraduate microcredentials (5)
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.
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.
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.
Introduction to Human Services
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn to support mental health and emotional well-being in individual, family and community contexts. Study human development and the ways social systems impact people across the lifespan.
Trauma-Informed Family Practices
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain practical skills in active listening, motivational interviewing and trauma-informed practices to help others work toward resolving deep-seated trauma.
Graduate degrees (9)
Adult and Higher Education
Ed.M. – Not Accepting Applications
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).
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.
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.
College Student Services Administration
Ed.M. or Graduate Certificate – Not Accepting Applications
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
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.
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.
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Graduate certificates (6)
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.
College Student Services Administration
Ed.M. or Graduate Certificate – Not Accepting Applications
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.
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 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.
Special Education
Graduate Certificate
Develop proficiency in inclusive education and gain in-demand skills in special education pedagogy, advocacy and neurodiversity support to effectively serve diverse K-12 learners.
Graduate microcredentials (3)
Autism and Neurodiversity: Development Science and Disability Justice
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to support people with autism and neurodivergency through inclusive, evidence-based approaches in a program that blends research, psychology and training.
Foundations of Inclusion and Special Education
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Build inclusive, student-centered teaching skills and deepen your understanding of special education practices to better support diverse learners in any educational setting.
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.
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