Education

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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, see the Child and Family Studies section in this catalog.

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. Programs that lead to teaching certificates are available at many public and private higher education institutions in Oregon. 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.

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 with specific WOU recommendations. Students who wish to transfer to other universities will also complete the AAOT degree.

When transferring, you must apply to the College of Education as well as the University you wish to attend. While the AAOT offers robust choice of elective classes, meet with an Education advisor so that your elective classes count in a meaningful way in the College of Education in addition to the university you are transferring to.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Education will be able to:

• Select a transfer institution that best meets their goal of becoming a K–12 teacher.
• Select meaningful coursework for transferring to that Institution.
• Be prepared to apply to a College of Education within the transfer institution of their choice.

Program Requirements

The AAOT degree is designed to be completed in two years, but this assumes that the entering student has prerequisite basic skills. 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 provide this. These classes also give you the opportunity to make final decisions about a teaching career, basic classroom skills, and the ability to explore age, grade, and subjects. Public school placements must be arranged one term in advance. Check with your advisor to be ready to enroll in these classes.