Education
www.linnbenton.edu/education
The Education/Human Development and Family Studies department offers programs for students who want to become preschool, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers. Students interested in becoming a preschool teacher, see the Early Childhood Education section.
The first step for students who wish to become K–12 teachers is to see an Education advisor. Students who want to become K–12 teachers can take their first 90 credits of coursework at LBCC, then transfer to a four-year university and work toward their teaching credential. The College of Education at each 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.
Students should determine their preferred grade level and/or subject area of teaching and the university they would like to attend following LBCC. These decisions help ensure students take the most beneficial courses while at LBCC.
Programs that lead to teacher certification are available at many public and private higher education institutions in Oregon.
Program Requirements
The program is designed to be completed in two years by students attending full time. This assumes that entering students have prerequisite basic skills. The course requirements listed below do not include pre-college courses. Most teacher preparation programs expect students to have worked in public schools in order to be admitted. ED 101A Introduction to Education: Practicum and Seminar meets this requirement. This course gives students the opportunity to experience a K-12 classroom, be prepared to apply to a college of education, and to make final decisions about a teaching career. Public school placements must be arranged one term in advance. Work with an advisor to be ready to enroll in these classes.
Double Degree Option at OSU - Middle & High School Teachers
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 Biology. The Double Degree is earned by completing an additional 40 to 45 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 Social Justice, Civil Rights & Multicultural Education.
OSU BS: Elementary Education
OSU offers one elementary education degree. Students interested in transferring to this program should complete the AAOT: Elementary Education emphasis degree from LBCC.
Students can take the first 90 credits (of the required 180 credits) at LBCC and earn an AAOT: Elementary Education emphasis degree that follows the Oregon Major Transfer Map.
WOU BS: Elementary Education
WOU is committed to facilitating the learning and development of college students who in turn successfully affect the learning and development of others. Students interested in transferring to this program should complete the AAOT: Elementary Education emphasis degree from LBCC.
Students can take the first 90 credits (of the required 180 credits) at LBCC and earn an AAOT: Elementary Education emphasis degree that follows the Oregon Major Transfer Map.