Education
Teaching is more than a career—it’s a calling. At Corban, our nationally accredited education program prepares you to be an effective, compassionate teacher who inspires your students. From your first year, you’ll gain hands-on classroom experience in a variety of settings—including private, Title I, rural, and a school of your choice—while being mentored by faculty who teach alongside you, observe your growth, and walk with you every step of the way.
With deep biblical integration, personal faculty investment, and a strong track record of job placement, our program prepares you not just to earn your teaching license, but to make a lasting impact as a lifelong learner and educator.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
133-148
Major
Education
Delivery
On Campus
Program Options
Choose your teaching path from a variety of subject areas and levels. Whether you want to be a 2nd grade classroom teacher or a high school math teacher, Corban’s teacher training program will prepare you. Choose from:
Featured Courses
Introduction to Education
Explore the foundations of American education through a Christian lens. Study educational philosophy, history, governance, and licensure while completing civil rights and professional ethics certification. Ideal for freshmen pursuing teacher education, this course sets the stage for future classroom impact.
Observation Practicum I
Step into the classroom and see education from a teacher’s perspective. Complete 30 hours of hands-on observation and participation in a real classroom in either a Christian or public school setting.
The Developing Learner
Examine child and adolescent development across all domains—cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and more. Discover how learning theories shape practice and develop strategies to support the growth of diverse learners from preschool through high school.
Philosophy of Education
Clarify your calling as an educator by exploring what you believe—and why it matters. Examine major educational philosophies through a Christian lens and reflect on the purpose of education, the role of the teacher, and the partnership between home, church, and school. Finish by crafting your own philosophy of education grounded in biblical truth.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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100%
of Corban education graduates who pursue a teaching job get one
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720
hours of practical classroom experience
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2,870
job openings per year for teachers in Oregon over the next decade*
*source: State of Oregon
Corban’s education major prepares you to lead your own classroom with excellence and purpose. Through practical experience, expert mentorship, and global opportunities, you’ll develop the skills to teach, inspire, and make a difference in a public, private, faith-based, or international school setting.
Career Opportunities
Prepare for the adventure of teaching in a public, private, faith-based, or international school setting.
- Elementary Classroom Teacher
- Middle or High School Teacher
- School Principal
- Curriculum Coordinator
- STEAM Teacher
- ESOL Teacher
Practical Experience
One of the most important distinctives of Corban’s education program is that you will be in the classroom each year of your education training, immersed in field experience to prepare you to take on your own classroom with confidence.
During your observation and student teaching, you will have the opportunity to experience three distinct types of classrooms to give you a well-rounded foundation and help you determine the best fit for your strengths and interests.
- Freshman Year private schools (faith-based or secular)
- Sophomore Year urban, high-needs, Title I schools (often bilingual)
- Junior Year rural schools in the community surrounding Salem
- Senior Year based on your interests and strengths
Featured Faculty
Dr. Jen Kleiber
Chair, School of Education & Counseling | Associate Professor of Education
jkleiber@corban.edu(503) 375-7079
