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Lauren Haas with her new book

In a new children’s book, Lauren Haas shares her story as an adoptee in hopes of letting other young adoptees know their feelings are valid and that they are not alone.

Amanda Kibler

Dr. Amanda Kibler is the second recipient of the Patricia Valian Reser Faculty Scholar Fellowship. In this video, she discusses the fellowship and how she will use it to advance her research.

Children in group counseling session

Discontinued federal funding for K-12 mental health services will directly jeopardize students in central and rural Oregon where such services may be limited or difficult to access.

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About the College of Education's Education Graduate Minor

If you're a Master's or Ph.D. student interested in pursuing a career that involves learning, teaching, or leadership, the Education Graduate Minor could be a great fit.

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Amanda Kha on Teaching Early Literacy from a Multilingual Perspective

Language Specialist Amanda Kha shares how the Teaching Early Multilingual Perspective course helped her better support diverse learners in her classroom.

A woman working on a laptop in the workplace

Instructional designer Christine Scott discusses the nature of ID, her background in the field and how this kind of online design work can lead to a rewarding career. 

Jenni Conrad

Dr. Jenni Conrad, Assistant Professor of Social Studies and Teacher Education at OSU-Cascades discusses her research in the area of social studies and recent award from the College of University Faculty Assembly (CUFA) 

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Experiential Learning at OSU-Cascades

College of Education students at OSU-Cascades participate in unique fields-based methods classes, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of instructors.

College of Education Launches Its First-Ever Special Education Degree Program


January 21, 2025

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education (MAT-SPED) program, offered in partnership with OSU’s award-winning Ecampus, prepares students to earn a Special Education license in Oregon. Students may complete the degree entirely online, except for the final year which includes a teaching experience in a special education classroom within their community. More

New special education master’s degree aims to fill workforce gaps, increase inclusive teaching practices

 

Jay Gomez

Jay Gomez: Merging Counseling with Korean Shamanistic Tradition

Counseling student Jay Gomez discusses how they are approaching their education and future career by melding modern mental health practices with Korean shamanistic traditions.

Valley Library at Oregon State University

Oregon State earned a No. 7 ranking on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Online Bachelor’s Programs list, marking the 11th straight year OSU has been ranked in the top 10.

Mount Hood

The multi-million dollar National Science Foundation grant will help support innovation and entrepreneurship across Pacific Northwest universities.

Eight Mattalana

Eight Matallana, a College of Education Master's student in Counseling in Clinical Mental Health discusses her recent selection as a Master's Fellow and education about psychedelic-assisted therapy in Oregon.

James Geisler

Dr. James Geisler, a graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling program, is the author of a new mental health workbook designed to assist undergrads adapt to college life.

Mariah Liberty

Mariah Liberty, a student in the college's new Bachelor of Science in Teaching in Elementary Education in Corvallis, is awarded a large scholarship.

Child doing math on a board

The College of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education, concludes a wide-reaching project to study, identify and address inequities in the public school system.

Kok-Mun Ng

Dr. Kok-Mun Ng, Professor of Counseling, forms an international coalition to address racism in the counseling profession.

Student raising hand in class

ESOL helps Oregon's PK-12 teachers work effectively with students learning English as an additional language.

MENT2Teach Connects Students to Students

 

Begun in 2023, Ment2Teach is a mentorship program for College of Education students who are interested in pursuing a career in education. Newly declared education majors can be paired with student mentors who help them with their studies and prepare them for a career in the classroom.

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