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Education

Educators play an important role throughout our lives. There is a high demand for educators throughout Oregon and the United States. Chemeketa's education programs provide multiple paths for students to become educators and succeed in these careers.

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Why choose Education?

The leadership, communication, public speaking, and teaching skills you learn in education courses can open doors to many professions:

  • Social worker and counselor
  • Business trainer and management
  • Elementary, middle, and high school teacher
  • College professor, advisor, and student life staff

What will you learn?

Offered in multiple locations and formats, Chemeketa’s education classes will help you learn the foundations of teaching.

  • Introduction to education
  • Classroom experiences
  • Foundations of the education system
  • Instructional strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Student learning and development
  • Children's literature and literacy development
  • Using technology in education
  • Culturally responsive pedagogy
  • Teaching bilingual and English languages
  • Inclusion: Working with all students

What will you do?

  • Complete your Education transfer degree.
  • Access experiences and funding opportunities that support education certifications, teaching licensure, education careers, and promote bilingual educators.
  • Take classes that are offered in multiple locations and in virtual and remote options.

To find out more information about the education programs and funding opportunities use the links at the left.

Upcoming Events

  • SPRING TERM PROGRAM COURSES

    Spring term begins March 31st.

    Course CRN Attendance Days Times
    ED216 82332 Online    
    ED216 82333 Online    
    ED229 73415 In-person
    Salem Campus
    T 9:30am-12:20pm
    ED230 83197 Remote T 6:30-9:20pm
    ED233 80072 Remote W 6:30-9:20pm
    ED235 83607 Online    
    ED240 79660 Remote W 4:30-5:20pm
    ED240 79662

    In-person 

    Salem Area

    TBA TBA
    ED258 79900 Remote R 6:00-8:50 pm
  • GYO Teaching Pathway - Tuition Grants for Education Students

    Education majors who are currently employed with a school district are invited to apply for this tuition waiver, funded by the Oregon Department of Education. The waiver may cover tuition for up to four credits and is based on funding availability.

    Find out if you qualify for funding for this or any of our programs by completing the Funding Eligibility Form in the Apply Now box to the left.

    We have more applications than we have waivers so apply early!