Education Studies (Non-Licensure)

If you love the field of education but don’t necessarily want to be a classroom teacher, this major could be the solution. You’ll get the firm foundation of educational theory and practice that you’ll need in a learning-centered career. Students in this program don’t earn a license to teach, but they still can be involved in education in a wide variety of job fields.

Four-Year Degree Plan

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Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes for Education Studies

Develop an understanding of educational policies, structures and practices and the institutions and contextual factors that influence them
Develop pedagogical knowledge, expertise in culturally and linguistically responsive practice, and skill in innovative uses of technology
To become a reflective, dynamic, and educational leader

Career opportunities

School administrator (with a master’s degree)
Instructor in outdoor school or a museum
Teach English abroad
Go on to study special education, school counseling or education law
Curricular development specialist

Faculty

CARMEN CACEDA

Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8409 | cacedac@wou.edu | RWEC 222

KENNETH CARANO

Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8604 | caranok@wou.edu | RWEC 228

MARIA DANTAS-WHITNEY

Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8636 | dantasm@wou.edu | RWEC 223

XIAOPENG GONG

Associate Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-9251 | gongx@wou.edu | RWEC 226

RACHEL HARRINGTON

Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8831 | harringtonr@wou.edu | RWEC 127

KATRINA HOVEY

Associate Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8961 | hoveyk@wou.edu | RWEC 119

CHLOE HUGHES

Professor, Education & Leadership
503-838-8781 | hughesc@wou.edu | RWEC 128

BETH JONES

Administrative Assistant, College of Education
503-838-8235 | jonesb@wou.edu | RWEC 120

JENNIFER KEEN

Administrative Assistant, College of Education
503-838-8052 | keenj@wou.edu | RWEC 220

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Phone : 503-838-8471

Email: education@wou.edu

Location: RWEC 120

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