The Bachelor of Arts in Education degree leads to recommendation for Oregon licensure. 

[1] Passage of TSPC approved Basic Skills Exam, Subjects Mastery Exams, and Civil Rights Exam.*
*Candidates for Elementary/Middle Level authorizations must also pass the ORELA middle grades subject area test (TSPC determines passing scores).

[2] Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of study;

[3] Successful completion of all coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50;

[4] A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 in all education classes;

[5] A grade of C or better in all education courses (Candidates who receive a grade of C or lower in any education course must repeat the course.);

[6] Successful completion of student teaching to include two work samples- one at each authorization level;

[7] Recommendation for licensure from the associate dean;

[8] Passage of PRAXIS tests (TSPC determines passing scores);

[9] Subject to approval by the dean, candidates who are notable to complete student teaching and student teaching seminar and/or other licensure requirements may be recommended for graduation without licensure by substituting upperdivision educational coursework which meets University requirements for a degree.

University Core Requirements -- 39 hrs. See University Bulletin
B.A. Requirements -- 81 hrs. See below

Common Education Requirements:

Hrs.

3       ED 150 Introduction to Education

3       ED 230 ECE/ELEM Human Development

3       ED 300 ECE/ELEM Psychology of Learning

3       ED 320 Foundation of Education

3       ED 330 Policies & Practices for Diverse Learners 

3       ED 411 Assessment

3       ED 426 ECE/ELEM Classroom Management

3       ED 470 ECE/ELEM Student Teaching

3       ED 472 ECE/ELEM Student Teaching

3       ED 476 ECE/ELEM Student Teaching Advanced

3       ENG 107 College Writing

3       CST 107 Effective Public Speaking I

3       ED 487 ECE/ELEM Seminar for Student Teachers

3       HPE 340 ECE/ELEM Physical Education

3       ED 400 ECE/ELEM Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

3       ED 414 Children's and Adolescent Literature and Library

3       ED 442 ECE/ELEM School Reading & Language Arts Methods 

3       ED 445 ECE/ELEM Math Methods 

3       ED 447 Fostering Creativity in the Classroom

3       ED 457 ECE/ELEM Science Methods

3       MTH 105 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

3       MTH 106 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

3       SCI 103 Human Biology

12     Electives