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 from Oregon State, 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.
Assessment Classroom management ESOL education Teaching numerous subjects Developing literacy Teaching mathematics Teaching science Supporting 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 development Disability justice principles Behavioral 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 development Neurodiverse-affirming practice Disability justice principles Neurodevelopmental 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 science Scientific reasoning Lifespan 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 technology Instructional design Program evaluation Needs assessment Adult learning and development Organizations and systems theory Instructional strategies
Corporate trainer Onboarding specialist Instructional designer Human resource manager Training and development manager Program coordinator Instructor
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 leadership Budget and finance Legal issues Applied research Needs assessment Program evaluation Higher education administration
University president University vice president Chief diversity officer Provost College dean Educational 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 counseling Social and cultural diversity Human growth and development Career development Assessment and testing Research and program development Mental health counseling Trauma-informed counseling
Family therapist Mental health counselor Rehabilitation counselor Social worker Guidance counselor Career advisor Substance 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 leadership Advocacy and intervention problem solving Ethical principals and theory Program evaluation Student development Financial management
Director of student affairs Cultural and equity center manager Director of residence life Financial aid counselor Career advisor Academic advisor Success 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 publication Supervision Advanced theory and practice Assessment Career counseling Consultation Group counseling Diversity and social justice Counselor education
Behavioral health therapist Mental health counselor Director of counseling Rehabilitation therapist School counselor Counseling 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 management ESOL instruction Math pedagogy and technology Science pedagogy and technology Community partnerships Instructional design
Career/Technical education teacher Secondary school teacher Elementary school teacher Middle 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 counseling Social and cultural perspectives Group counseling procedures Family counseling Crisis grief and loss Cross-cultural counseling
School psychologist Technical education teacher Guidance counselor Career advisor Social 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 management Inclusive teaching Learning assessment Social justice advocacy Literacy development Educational research
K-12 special education teacher (generalist) Behavioral specialist Early 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 education K-12 classroom management STEM integration Literacy development Assessing learning Social 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 design Adult learning and development Formative and summative assessment Diversity equity and inclusion in educational contexts
Professor/instructor Higher education administrator Curriculum designer Research 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 leadership Multicultural issues Ethical principals and theory Budget and finance Legal issues
Student affairs Cultural and equity centers Residence life programs Financial aid Career services Student advising Academic 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 ESOL Linguistics for teachers Biliteracy instruction Strategic partnerships Multilingual linguistics
Education administrator Postsecondary teacher Guidance counselor Teaching assistant Adult 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 technology Instructional design Program evaluation Needs assessment Adult learning and development Organizations and systems theory Instructional strategies
Instructional designer Instructor Instructional coordinator E-learning specialist Educational 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 education Principles of adult learning Equity and social justice
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