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How to become a teacher in Oregon
Steps drawn from the state's data
- Earn a bachelor's degree. At least one initial credential requires one.
- Complete a teacher preparation program. Oregon has 14 Title II providers.
- Complete clinical experience such as student teaching.
- Pass the tests the state requires (Title II reports that tests are required, not which ones).
- Complete a background check or fingerprinting.
- Apply to Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for an initial credential, such as CTE Teaching License; Preliminary Teaching License; Substitute Teaching License.
- Career changers can use one of 1 alternative routes instead of a traditional program.
Teacher preparation providers in Oregon
| Provider | Program types | Enrollment | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell University | Traditional | 47 | 11 |
| Corban University | Traditional | 55 | 18 |
| Eastern Oregon University | Traditional | 190 | 104 |
| George Fox University | Traditional | 451 | 164 |
| Lewis and Clark College | Traditional | 72 | 22 |
| Linfield University | Traditional | 51 | 17 |
| Oregon State University | Traditional | 1,055 | 147 |
| Pacific University | Traditional | 357 | 111 |
| Portland State University | Traditional | 469 | 170 |
| Southern Oregon University | Traditional | 99 | 55 |
| University of Oregon | Traditional | 294 | 116 |
| University of Portland | Traditional | 168 | 53 |
| Warner Pacific College | Traditional | 101 | 26 |
| Western Oregon University | Traditional | 422 | 196 |
About teacher preparation in Oregon
In Oregon, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission is responsible for the areas of educator preparation program approval, licensure, and professional standards. The Commission is comprised of 17 members appointed by the Governor and consists of:
Four elementary teachers:
Four junior or senior high school teachers;
One elementary school administrator;
One junior or senior school administrator;
One superintendent of city schools;
One county superintendent or a superintendent employed by an education service district;
One member from the faculty of an approved private teacher education institution in Oregon;
One member from the faculty of a state institution of higher education;
One public member who is also a member of a school district board; and
Two members of the general public.
For this reporting period, Oregon had 14 Educator Preparation Programs approved with programs leading to initial teacher licensure: 6 public institutions and 8 private institutions.