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College of Education

Teacher Education Programs

Pacific University Teacher Education Programs What should teaching and learning look, sound and feel like in the 21st century and beyond?

How can practitioners, teachers and leaders be interconnected locally and globally?

These are the kinds of questions that we need to be asking as a society—and that we explore in the Pacific University College of Education.

Our goal is to design learning experiences that are real-world focused, rigorous, practice-based, and personally meaningful. We pride ourselves on developing teachers and school leaders who are profoundly skilled at what they do and who are prepared to help define what the future should be.

Everything begins with a great teacher, and you can be assured that, if you join us, you will be immersed in a group of experienced, vibrant, thoughtful, and talented faculty members who will coach and mentor you along the way to be the kind of teacher or school leader that the world needs and that you want to be.

—Dr. Leif GustavsonDean, College of Education

Forest Grove Campus Founded in 1849, Pacific University is among the oldest universities in the west. Pacific’s original campus is located in the center of beautiful Forest Grove, Oregon. A city of 21,000 people, Forest Grove is close to Oregon’s wine country, Hagg Lake recreation area, and is an easy drive to the Oregon coast and downtown Portland.

As a College of Education student on this campus, you’ll enjoy traditional campus amenities. A highlight of this campus is the Early Learning Community. Housed in the College of Education building, Berglund Hall, the ELC is a model school for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students.

Programs • Master of Arts in Teaching Fifth Year—full time, day time, 12 months • Master of Arts in Teaching Flex—part time, evenings/Saturdays, 17 months • Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education—17 months • Master of Education Advanced Programs for Teachers • Add On Endorsements/Authorizations/Certificate programs including ESOL, Reading, and subject endorsements, all authorization levels, Talented and Gifted, Cultural Competency, and Technology certificate programs • Bachelor of Arts in Education—ECE/Elementary Licensure, general or special education

Eugene Campus

Woodburn Campus

Established in 1992, Pacific’s campus is located in the heart of downtown Eugene. Small but vibrant, this campus fosters a closely knit learning community led by seasoned faculty who meld their research and real-life K-12 teaching into a powerful experience for students.

Opened in 2012, the Woodburn campus is located in one of the most diverse and fast-growing communities in Oregon.

Commuting here is easy. We’re thirty minutes from Portland and fifteen minutes from Salem.

Programs

Woodburn campus programs are embedded in a culturally rich community where English, Spanish, and Russian are freely spoken.

Our programs are closely linked to the surrounding community, and students spend a significant amount of time in local schools. The Woodburn School District is one of the most diverse in the state, with nearly 75 percent of students of Hispanic or Russian descent.

• Master of Arts in Teaching Fifth Year—full time, day time, 12 months • Master of Arts in Teaching Flex—part time, evenings/Saturdays, 17 months • Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education—17 months • Master of Education Advanced Programs for Teachers • Add On Endorsements/Authorizations/Certificate programs including ESOL, Reading, and subject endorsements, all authorization levels, Talented and Gifted, Cultural Competency, and Technology certificate programs • Bachelor of Education ECE/Elementary and ESOL

Programs • Master of Arts in Teaching STEM/ESOL for mathematics and sciences • Bachelor of Education ECE/Elementary and ESOL

International Opportunities International opportunities include the Student Teach in New Zealand program in either the Pt England School or Tamaki College with student bodies composed of Maori and Pasifika; a two-week teaching practicum in Ecuadorian culture hosted by the Andrean Center for Latin American Studies in Quito, Ecuador; a two-week seminar on globalization led by the faculty of Egerton University in Njoro, Kenya; and a three-, nine-, or 15-week student teaching practicum experience at The International School Nido de Aguilas or Santiago College in Santiago, Chile.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

Qualified Candidates Pacific University looks for candidates with strong academic preparation and communication skills. We look for extensive experience with children and youth. We value second-language skills and experience with diverse populations. The College of Education looks for talented individuals with a heart for kids. Without this underlying passion, no teacher can be successful.

Prerequisites • • • • • • •

Bachelor’s degree (grad programs) Minimum GPA 2.75 Major/Minor in subject area (secondary) Breadth of coursework (elementary) Experience with children/youth particularly in a school setting Excellent communication skills Ability to work as a team member

deadlines Candidates for Pacific University’s teacher education programs may apply for a variety of scholarships through the College of Education.

General criteria includes academic promise, qualities as a future educator, and financial need.

For more information on scholarships and links to applications visit: pacificu.edu/teach/scholarships Federal financial aid is also available to qualified candidates. To apply use the FAFSA form here: fafsa.ed.gov. For more information about financial aid, contact Pacific’s financial aid office at financialaid@ pacificu.edu.

October 1 for Spring semester February 1 for Summer semester May 1 for Fall semester

apply here Pacificu.edu/teach

“Pacific definitely has a high value for education, and it shows in their programs and professors. Choosing Pacific was definitely the right choice for me.”

—Emilenne Cole

for more information Forest Grove & Woodburn—Diana Watkins, teach@pacificu.edu Eugene—Annette Willsey, teacheug@pacificu.edu

Pacific University at a Glance Founded: 1849 as a private university Enrollment: 1,800 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students Professional Programs: Athletic training, Audiology, Business Administration, Creative Writing, Dental Hygiene, Healthcare Administration, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Professional Psychology, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Teacher Education and Vision Science.

College of Education Campuses Forest Grove 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR teach@pacificu.edu

Eugene 40 E. Broadway, Suite 250 Eugene, OR teacheug@pacificu.edu

Contact Pacific University College of Education 2043 College Way | Forest Grove, OR 97116 pacificu.edu/teach

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Woodburn 124 W. Lincoln St. Woodburn, OR teach@pacificu.edu