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Elementary Plus Special Education Teaching Certificate

Introducing Linfield University's

Elementary plus special education licensure-only program

Become a teacher in as little as 16 months! If you already hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any area of study, you can earn your Oregon teaching license without the need for another degree. This program is designed for working professionals looking to change careers, current K-12 staff and instructional associates who want to teach elementary school and/or K-12 special education, or teachers who are seeking an additional endorsement.

Learn more about getting your teaching license

Teaching Certificate Info Session

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in earning a teaching certificate, or if you want to earn your first degree in education online please sign up for an informational session to learn more and ask specific questions. These reoccurring sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons at 4:30 pm.

RSVP at https://apply.linfield.edu/portal/infosession-education

Program features

  • 53 Linfield credits: After completing the equivalent of six prerequisite courses at any Oregon community college, you can transfer your coursework to Linfield. You'll then complete 13 courses here plus a student-teaching position in a classroom setting.
  • Flexible terms: With four start terms throughout the year, you can attend part-time and finish in as little as 16 months. 
  • Online classes: Classes are all offered online through Linfield's Online and Continuing Education program.
  • Competitive tuition: $250 per credit. Estimated tuition and fees: $13,250.

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A look at the coursework

  • Prerequisites

    Pre-education coursework transferred from an Oregon community college that is equivalent to the following Linfield course:

    • Foundations of Education: EDUC 150 (equivalent of 3-semester credits)
    • Learning and Development: EDUC 200 (equivalent of 4-semester credits)
    • Foundations of Inclusion and Special Education: EDUC 210 (equivalent of 3-semester credits)
    • Equity and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: EDUC 260 (equivalent of 3-semester credits)
    • Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I: MATH 135 (equivalent of 4-semester credits)
    • Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II: MATH 136 (equivalent of 4-semester credits)

    View transfer equivalencies from Clackamas, Chemeketa, Oregon Coast and Portland Community Colleges. Or contact a Linfield admission counselor for additional information.

  • Linfield coursework

    • Foundations for Teaching ESOL: EDUC 240 (3 credits)
    • General Methods and Management: EDUC 305 (4 credits)
    • Teaching Multicultural and Expressive Arts: EDUC 375 (3 credits)
    • Teaching Literacy I: EDUC 401 (4 credits)
    • Teaching Literacy II: EDUC 402 (4 credits)
    • Instructional Techniques, Interventions and Culturally Response Practices in Special Education: EDSP 422 (3 credits)
    • Assessment and Diagnosis for Special Education: EDSP 424 (3 credits)
    • Teaching Mathematics: EDUC 448 (3 credits)
    • Teaching Science and Health/Fitness: EDUC 449 (4 credits)
    • Teaching Social Studies: EDUC 450 (3 credits)
    • Classroom Administration and Management: EDUC 472 (3 credits)
    • Ethical, Legal and Collaborative Principles: EDUC 482
    • Full-time Student Teaching: EDUC 492 (12 credits)
    • Seminar for Full-time Student Teaching: EDUC 497 (1 credit)

    View course descriptions in the Linfield University Catalog.

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Understanding the prerequisites

Meet with an admission counselor to understand what courses are required before enrolling in Linfield's teaching certificate programs.

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Apply now for a fall start

Now accepting applications! Apply before August 1 and be among the first in our fall term.

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