Make your mark — become a teacher

Impact the lives of children by becoming a licensed elementary teacher through Oregon State University’s Teaching B.S. in Clinically Based Elementary Education. This hybrid program blends online and in-person coursework that offers you exceptional mentoring while teaching alongside experienced, senior teachers from partner school districts.

You can complete this full-time professional program in two years. During that time, you’ll be immersed in the classroom, gaining hands-on teaching experience from day one while actively learning online with a cohort of like-minded peers. Note: In-person coursework takes place three to four times per term on weekends. Accommodations may be made if you are at a distance.

A roadmap to transfer to Oregon State

To enroll in the Teaching BS-CBEE program, you must first complete a minimum of 90 applicable credits either at a statewide community college or another four-year institution, including several specific elective and education courses. Partnerships with Oregon community colleges provide a fully articulated course pathway that follows the Oregon Major Transfer Map.

You will then enter Oregon State’s program as a third-year student with no or limited need to take additional coursework outside of the 90 credits of major core classes in order to earn your degree and Oregon teaching license. View our curriculum page for more details.

Partnerships designed to help you succeed

Built on unique partnerships among the OSU College of Education, select school districts and Oregon community colleges, the Teaching BS-CBEE program combines unparalleled access to vital classroom experience with the opportunity to learn from renowned Oregon State faculty online.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

• All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are renowned for their research, expertise and innovation.
• Oregon State is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• The OSU College of Education preparation program holds the highest accreditation ranking from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation's 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
• OSU Ecampus students receive the same diploma as on-campus students.

Get the support you need

Our goal is to help you succeed. That’s why, as an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to vital resources like success coaching, library services, free online tutoring and career guidance – making your online learning experience collaborative and rewarding.