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Admissions OverviewLife at the UO is more than classes. It's community, culture, and the kind of experiences that shape who you become.
Student Life OverviewThe College of Education is the highest-ranked academic unit on campus; a distinction well deserved. As national leaders in research and community impact, our faculty-trained practitioners and scientists are devoted to improving the human condition.
Launch a meaningful career as a teacher, educator, administrator, human services professional, or clinician with a degree from the top-ranked College of Education. Our undergraduate programs provide strong pathways into our nationally recognized graduate programs.
As one of the nation's best special education programs, the UO offers special education degrees from an undergraduate minor to a PhD, with world-renowned professors and researchers dedicated to improving education for children with disabilities.
The UO's one-year master's degree and Oregon teaching license program prepares educators to teach in diverse classroom settings and specialize in a specific subject or area of interest, such as English for Speakers of Other Languages.
In partnership with the nine federally recognized Tribes of the State of Oregon, Sapsik'ʷałá creates a path for Indigenous people to earn a master's degree in education and an Oregon teaching license to address the need for American Indian/Alaska Native teachers.
Our graduate education leadership programs, in partnership with Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA), develop effective, respected leaders who use data-driven evidence to promote equitable outcomes and address opportunity gaps for students, schools, and education systems.
Our diverse learning and practice opportunities—from elementary education to speech pathology—prepare you to become a teacher, administrator, or clinician, with paths to graduate training and licensure in special education, school psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, applied behavior analysis, and more.
By the Numbers
Our alumni are transforming education as inspiring teachers, leaders, and educational professionals.
What drew me to education was wanting to make a difference. I wanted to be the representation I needed growing up, and it had always been a dream of mine to attend the UO.
Curriculum and Teaching Education '22 · English Language Development and Spanish Teacher, Cascade Middle School, Bethel School District
One way my UO experience prepared me for my chosen career path was through the support of faculty who encouraged me to dive deeply into my specialty area while also exploring opportunities in related specialties.
PhD, Special Education '22 · Director of Special Services, Pasco School District
The COE provided a foundation that has supported me at each stage of my career. In the school psychology program, I learned how to combine data-driven practice with care for the human experience.
MS, School Psychology '14 · EdD, Educational Leadership '26 · Operations and Policy Analyst for Oregon's Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
I hope donors know how much their belief matters. Scholarships don't just help students get through school. They create confidence, stability, and opportunity that last for generations.
Educational Foundations '23, Curriculum and Teaching Education '24 · Fifth-Grade Teacher, Bay Area, California
My parents always told me, 'You need to pursue an education because we didn't have that opportunity.' I've come this far, and now I want to give back and help others navigate the system. There's nothing more rewarding than helping others.
Family and Human Services '21 · Assistant Director of Student Services, Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
I thank the University of Oregon College of Education and the Ed leadership program there for setting me up for success as I embarked into my career. I still benefit from it today!
Educational Leadership '02, '05 · School Leader with the Department of Defense Education Activity
The strong emphasis on a conceptual understanding of behavior paired with applied clinical experiences was foundational. It gave me the tools to not only understand behavior but to apply that knowledge in real-world settings where it truly matters.
PhD, BCBA-D, NCSP, School Psychology '16 · Director of Severe Behavior Services at Easterseals Southern California
Our faculty are dedicated mentors who lead education and research programs that develop new interventions and services to improve how schools support all students.
Co-Department Head for Counseling Psychology and Human Services
Director, Prevention Science Institute
Beth Stormshak examines how childhood risk factors relate to the development of problem behavior in adolescence, such as substance use and delinquency, and develops interventions to reduce these risks.
Our research culture is unique and highly influential. Our faculty have a strong tradition of translating research into effective models, methods, and measures that improve lives. With 49 education products on the market, our innovations have a lasting impact in Oregon and nationwide.
A multi-disciplinary, integrated training clinic run by College of Education faculty researchers and clinicians, the HEDCO Clinic provides comprehensive, evidence-based services and offers clinical and research training for students in a healthcare setting.
Housed in the College of Education, the HEDCO Institute is dedicated to identifying and communicating the latest educational research to aid in evidence-informed decision-making on school mental health prevention, academic curricula and programs, and other education policy topics.
BRT focuses on improving education and decision-making through information systems and assessments, and supports accessibility to large-scale testing to enable all students to demonstrate academic proficiencies.
CHD specializes in research, training, and outreach to support individuals with disabilities and their families through partnerships with schools and other community agencies.
CTL conducts research to find practical solutions to problems in school systems, including the design, delivery, and efficacy of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
ECS focuses on developing and implementing evidence-based practices and systems that improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities and their families through research, teaching, dissemination, and technical assistance activities.
PSI is a multidisciplinary research center focused on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings.
