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& Family Studies

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Prepare for a career as a K-8th grade teacher or in early childhood development!

Educating happy, healthy children is a complex and rewarding task. Prepare for a career working with children and their families or start your journey to become a kindergarten – 8th grade teacher. 

Our education program is flexible—designed to fit your busy life and get you into the classroom. You can complete your degree entirely online at your pace: part-time or full-time. Continue to work and have time for your life.

Our education and family studies students are:

    • Part-time or full-time learners
    • Local or remote
    • Current early care and education providers looking for professional development
    • Current or future teachers
    • Career-seeking
    • Successful in transferring to 4-year universities
    • …and more!

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Earn your AAOT in Elementary Education here

Transfer directly to any public Oregon university elementary education
program as a junior.

Need help with costs?

Ask about possible support through SNAP Training & Employment Program (STEP)

CARE Connections

Child Care Resource and Referral

Your go-to resource for:

  • Becoming an Early Care and Education provider or starting your own childcare business
  • Those working in the field of childcare in need of professional development, resources, and support
  • Searching for childcare and education programs for your child that fit your needs

Degrees & Certificates

Specific overview, class descriptions and courses you’ll take for each degree/certificate.

TEACH OUR FUTURE

Study with local faculty and teacher mentors. Thoughtful matching with local schools for practicum placements.

Complete at your own pace: online, part-time or full-time.

Stay in the region to earn your bachelor’s degree and teaching license.

MEET OUR STUDENTS

“I saw how the professors worked as a team. They were in close contact with each other and helped me navigate the program. They believed in me and that was very motivating!
– Cara Dailey, 2021 Graduate 

JOB INFO

$28.07/hr is the average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

$45.25/hr is the average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

$26.02/hr is the average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$16.58/hr is the average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

$30.32/hr is the average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Source: Oregon Employment Department

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