Adult Degree Pathway
Education Major
Introducing Linfield University's adult degree pathway
education degree
Linfield University offers a flexible degree pathway to a bachelor's degree in education in as little as two years! This program is designed for working adults who want to teach elementary school, K-12 special education, or K-12 English language development (ESOL). 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
- Scholarships are available along with a discounted tuition rate through our Online and Continuing Education (OCE) program
- Textbooks are included
- 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 education
- Those currently in an education program at an Oregon community college
- Those who need to keep working full or part-time while going to school.
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.
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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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 10-14 courses here plus student-teaching in a classroom setting.
65-77 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 10-14 courses here plus student-teaching 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: $26,173-30,899.
Competitive tuition
$525 per credit.
Estimated tuition and fees: $26,173-30,899.
Optional Endorsements
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Elementary Multiple Subjects - Scholarships are available along with a discounted tuition rate through our Online and Continuing Education (OCE) program
- Textbooks are included
- District group discounts are available
This endorsement 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 elementary education
- Those currently in an education program at an Oregon community college
- Those who need to keep working while going to school
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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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - This dual-endorsement path opens up career opportunities in education with specialized knowledge for English language development
- Scholarships are available along with a discounted tuition rate through our Online and Continuing Education (OCE) program
- Textbooks are included
- District group discounts are available
This endorsement 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 elementary education and/or ESOL
- Those currently in an education program at an Oregon community college
- Those who need to keep working while going to school
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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SPED (K-12 Special Education) - 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
- Textbooks are included
- District group discounts are available
This endorsement 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 elementary education and/or special education
- Those currently in an education program at an Oregon community college
- Those who need to keep working while going to school
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.
Interested in learning more?
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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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