Preprofessional Program in Education

Southern Oregon University offers teacher licensing programs in early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school education through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, and in special education through the Stand-Alone Special Education Program. Each program is at the graduate level and requires a bachelor’s degree for admission. Upon completion of the program, students qualify for an initial teaching license and a master’s degree.

Undergraduates interested in early childhood or elementary teaching licenses may major in a specific academic subject. These students are advised to consult the Education Department for guidance as they develop their undergraduate course of study to ensure course prerequisites are met. Students who would like a middle school or high school teaching license are advised to major in the specific academic subject they expect to teach. Those interested in special education are urged to contact the Education Department for information regarding an appropriate undergraduate major. Since there are other admission requirements for these programs, students should contact the Education Department for more information.