Education
www.linnbenton.edu/education
The Education/Child and Family Studies Department offers programs for students who want to become preschool, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers. If you want to become a preschool teacher, turn to the Child and Family Studies section.
The first step for students who wish to become a K–12 teacher is to see an Education advisor. Students who want to become K–12 teachers can take their first two years of coursework at LBCC, then transfer to a four-year university and work toward their teaching credential. Each College of Education at a University determines the unique path it requires for its teaching candidates. The Education advisors at LBCC have the most current program information from local universities.
Determine your preferred grade level and/or subject area of teaching as soon as possible. Select the university that you would like to attend following your education at LBCC. These decisions will help you take the courses at LBCC that will most benefit you.
Programs that lead to teacher certification are available at many public and private higher education institutions in Oregon. If you plan to teach elementary school, select the elementary education emphasis; to teach middle school or high school, select a degree in a subject discipline.
Students planning to attend OSU will pursue the Associate of Science degree. Students who wish to attend WOU as an education major will complete an AAOT. Students who wish to transfer to other universities will also complete the AAOT degree.
Program Requirements
This program is designed to be completed in two years, but this assumes that the entering student has prerequisite basic skills. If you did not achieve the minimum scores on the mathematics and writing portions of the Computerized Placement Test (CPT), you may be required to take pre-college courses that may extend completion of your degree beyond two years. Reading courses also may be advisable. The course requirements listed below do not include pre-college courses.
Most teacher preparation programs expect students to have experience working in public schools. ED 101A Observation and Guidance and ED 102A Education Practicum meet this requirement. These classes also give you the opportunity to make final decisions about a teaching career, along with learning basic classroom skills. Public school placements must be arranged one term in advance. Check with your advisor to be ready to enroll in these classes.
Secondary Education
AS degree course requirements for students planning to teach middle school and high school are determined by subject area. Students select a subject area emphasis such as English, mathematics, biological science, etc. Secondary students should have two advisors: one from Education and one from their subject area. See an Education advisor for information about the requirements to become a secondary teacher and for referral to a subject area advisor.
Double Degree Option
Students may elect to earn a Double Degree in Education at OSU. The student earns a primary or first degree in a content area such as Human Development & Family Sciences, Biology or Liberal Studies. The Double Degree is earned by completing an additional 40 credits beyond the primary degree. Six required credits of the Double Degree may be taken at LBCC; those classes are ED 216 Purpose, Structure and Function of Education in a Democracy, and ED 219 Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education. In addition, take ED 101A/ED 102A to earn credit for a K–12 classroom experience. ED 101A or ED 102A is a class required to apply to the College of Education.