Master of Science in Education Program
This program is designed for educational professionals who plan to pursue a Master of Science in Education degree. The program contains four tracks: Continuing Teaching License, Curriculum and Instruction, ESOL Endorsement, and Reading Endorsement.
Continuing Teaching License Endorsement and Track
This program is for Oregon licensed educators. Candidates can either complete courses as a stand-alone program or as a track in the Master of Science in Education program. The endorsement sequence comprises 5 semester credits in curriculum development and assessment and the compilation of a portfolio for 1 credit.
Curriculum and Instruction Track
This program is designed to address the needs of classroom teachers (not an endorsement). Candidates explore curriculum issues as they relate to the classroom and have the opportunity to take elective courses that would enhance their instruction and their understanding of the field of education.
English for Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual Endorsement and Track
This program is for Oregon licensed educators. Candidates can either complete the 13-credit endorsement as a stand-alone program or as a track in the Master of Science in Education program. The endorsement sequence comprises 4 core courses in ESOL/Bilingual theory and practice, and a 2-credit practicum. A candidate for the Bilingual endorsement must also furnish evidence of proficiency in the designated foreign language. This may be with a passing score on the ACTFL Proficiency Test, or by evidence of prior experience.
Reading Endorsement and Track
This program is for Oregon licensed educators. Candidates can either complete the14-credit endorsement as a stand-alone program or as a track in the Master of Science in Education degree. The endorsement sequence comprises 10 core credits in reading theory and practice, a 2-credit course in either elementary or secondary literacy methods, and a 2-credit practicum. Below is a philosophy statement, a listing of the courses that lead to the endorsement and a chart showing how the endorsement fits into the Reading track for the Master of Science in Education degree.
Click here for information about stand alone ESOL, Reading Endorsements Programs
Coursework information can be found in the Academic Bulletin.
