Alternative Adult Degree Pathway
Elementary Education with a Special Education Endorsement
Introducing Linfield University's adult degree pathway
Elementary education degree with a special education endorsement
Linfield offers a flexible adult degree pathway to a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a K-12 special education endorsement in as little as two years! This dual-endorsement option is designed for working adults who want to teach elementary school or special education in K-12. Courses take place in the evenings on-campus or online, and you can begin during any term throughout the year.
Why consider Linfield's adult degree completion pathway in education?
- There is high demand for educators in Oregon
- This dual-endorsement path opens up career opportunities in education with specialized knowledge for equity and inclusion
- Scholarships are available along with a discounted tuition rate through our Online and Continuing Education (OCE) program
- Linfield's Department of Education will cover the cost of textbooks for the first year
- District group discounts are available
This program is designed for:
- Those seeking an initial teaching license and/or a bachelor's degree in education
- K-12 staff, such as paraprofessionals or instructional assistants who are interested in a teaching license and a career in special education
- Those currently in an education program at an Oregon community college
If you currently hold a bachelor’s degree in a major outside of education or an AAOT degree with pre-education coursework at an Oregon community college, you can complete the program in two years.
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Program features
After completing the general education and pre-education coursework at any Oregon community college, or through a previously earned bachelor’s degree, you can transfer your coursework to Linfield. You'll then complete 14 courses here plus two student-teaching positions in a classroom setting.
63 credits
After completing the general education and pre-education coursework at any Oregon community college, or through a previously earned bachelor’s degree, you can transfer your coursework to Linfield. You'll then complete 14 courses here plus two student-teaching positions in a classroom setting.
With multiple start terms throughout the year, you can attend part-time and finish in as little as two years. Classes are held in the evening on campus or they can be taken online.
Flexible terms and classes
With multiple start terms throughout the year, you can attend part-time and finish in as little as two years. Classes are held in the evening on campus or they can be taken online.
$525 per credit.
Estimated tuition and fees: $35,345.
Information Session
If you want to earn your first degree in education online please sign up for an informational session to learn more and ask specific questions. These reoccurring sessions are held during the summer on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
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Understanding the prerequisites
Review our guide to understand what courses are required before enrolling in Linfield's adult degree pathway.
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Accepting rolling applications to start fall, spring or summer terms.