Admission
B.Ed. applicants must meet the admission requirements for the School of Learning and Teaching licensure programs. Prior to matriculation (start of Pacific University coursework), students must have completed an AAOT degree OR at least 80% of the Core Coursework listed below.
Transfer Coursework
67 semester/100 quarter credits. This includes the minimum requirements listed below plus electives, to equal at least 67 semester/100 quarter credits.
Elementary - Multiple Subjects Specialization
AAOT degree OR core requirements listed below:
Core Requirements (non-AAOT students)
Writing (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include one English Composition course
Humanities (10 semester/15 quarter credits minimum): Humanities, Communication, Philosophy, English, Literature, Art, Music, Theater, Religion, Music Performance. Must include at least one English or Humanities course; one Communication or Speech course; and one Philosophy course.
Social Science (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum): History, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Human Development and Family Studies. Must include one Psychology or Human Development and Family Studies course.
Mathematics (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum)
Natural Science (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum): Must include one lab course.
All Students: Education or Early Childhood Education (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include an Introduction to Education course.
Single Subjects Specialization: Math or Science Endorsements
AAOT degree OR core requirements
Writing (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include one English Composition course
Humanities (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Humanities, Communication, Philosophy, English, Literature, Art, Music, Theater, Religion, Music Performance.
Social Science (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): History, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Human Development and Family Studies.
Mathematics (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum). Use numbers below if Mathematics is your Single Subject.
Natural Science (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum): Must include one lab course. Use numbers below if Biology or Integrated Science is your Single Subject.
All Students: Education or Early Childhood Education (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include an Introduction to Education course.
Required Credits in Endorsement Subject Area (29 semester/43 quarter – 32 semester/48 quarter total)
Mathematics: 26 semester/38 quarter approved credits in mathematics courses at the college algebra level or above.
Biology: 18 semester/27 quarter approved credits in Biology, plus 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, or Earth Science.
Integrated Science: 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Earth and Space Science, 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Life Sciences, and 11 semester/16 quarter approved credits in Physical Sciences.
Single Subjects Specialization: Language Arts or Social Studies Endorsements
AAOT Degree OR core requirements listed below:
Core Requirements (non-AAOT students)
Writing (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include one English Composition course. Use numbers below if English is your Single Subject.
Humanities (10 semester/15 quarter credits minimum): Humanities, Communication, Philosophy, English, Literature, Art, Music, Theater, Religion, Music Performance. Must include at least one English or Humanities course; one Communication or Speech course; and one Philosophy course. Use numbers below if English/Language Arts is your Single Subject.
Social Science (6 semester/10 quarter credits minimum): History, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Human Development and Family Studies. Must include one Psychology or Human Development and Family Studies course. Use numbers below if Social Science is your Single Subject.
Mathematics/Science: (8 semester/12 quarter credits minimum, must include 4 quarter credits Mathematics at or above MTH 105 and 4 quarter credits lab Science).
Education or Early Childhood Education (4 semester/6 quarter credits minimum): Must include an Introduction to Education course.
Required Credits in Endorsement Subject Area (27 semester/40 quarter – 30 semester/44 quarter total)
English/Language Arts: 24 semester/36 quarter approved credits in English plus 6 semester/9 quarter approved credits in Writing.
Social Science: 8 semester/12 quarter approved credits World History, 8 semester/12 quarter credits US History, 6 semester/9 quarter approved credits Geography and Culture, and 6 semester/9 quarter approved credits Government.
The online application is available at www.pacificu.edu/coe; applications should be sent to College of Education Admissions Office, Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Program Length: 2 years
Program Learning Outcomes
The competencies listed below are integrated into the learning objectives of the Teaching and English Language Learning, BEd curriculum, and serve as the goals for student learning outcomes within the program.
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Understands how learners grow and develop through the ability to recognize patterns of learning and development within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
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Uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
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Works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
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Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) they teach and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
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Connects concepts and uses differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
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Uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
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Plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
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Uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understandings of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
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Uses evidence to continually evaluate their practice, particularly the effects of their choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
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Seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
Licensure Requirements
Students must meet Preliminary License Standards defined by TSPC which include successful completion of: edTPA, content knowledge assessment(s), and student teaching. Students must demonstrate: knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and professional ethics, and knowledge of subject area and curriculum standards.
