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Special Education Colleges in Oregon

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Most special education graduates go on to work in Oregon after college.

Special-education colleges prepare graduates for work improving the lives of people with disabilities. This could be working as a special-education teacher, a health professional, rehabilitation counselor or sign-language interpreter. Oregon features highly in US News and World Report rankings of best colleges of education, and there is a wide range of courses available for undergraduates as well as graduates.

  1. University of Oregon College of Education

    • This school was listed fifth in the US News and World Report annual rankings of Best Education Programs in 2010/2011, its third time in the top ten percent of all public and private graduate schools of education in America. Undergraduates can choose a special-education course to minor in as a preparation for when they study for a graduate degree. The school is located in Eugene, Oregon. Find it online at education.uoregon.edu or call 541-346-3201.

    Western Oregon University College of Education

    • Offering fulltime, part-time and online graduate programs, this is the only school in Oregon to provide a four-year degree in American Sign Language (ASL) Studies and ASL/English Interpreting, and a graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling. This school is in Monmouth. Further information is available at wou.edu/education, by emailing education@wou.edu, or by calling 503-838-8471. Graduates are qualified to work in daycare centers, human services agencies, museums, fitness clubs, nursing homes, hospitals and many more places that aim to improve the lives of those with disabilities in Oregon.

    Eastern Oregon University College of Education

    • EOU serves rural Oregon and is formally committed to meeting the educational needs of the state's public schools, health professionals and teachers in the region. The undergraduate and graduate programs all offer practical as well as theoretical instruction and training. For professionals who already have a teaching certificate, EOU provides the Special Education Endorsement Program. This prepares prospective Oregon teachers of students with disabilities for state licensure.

    Lewis & Clark College of Education

    • Lewis & Clark is a small Portland-based private school founded in 1867. The Graduate School of Education and Counseling offers courses in three main areas: Educational Leadership, Teacher Education and Counseling Psychology. Lewis & Clark has a unique interdisciplinary structure to its graduate programs in which students have access to the expert practitioners working in all areas of the school. Tuition is $699 per credit whether full or part-time, according to 2009/2010 prices. Find further information at lclerk.edu or call 503-768-7000.

    Oregon State University College of Education

    • Recognized for its excellence in research by the Carnegie Foundation, OSU is based in Corvallis and prepares students to work in special-education areas such as teaching, counseling and as research professionals. The college has a strong online presence not only offering many online courses but also as the first university to stream video doctoral presentations on the web. Find more information at oregonstate.edu or call 541-737 4411.

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