Curriculum and Teaching (UOTeach) (MEd)
Application and Admission
UOTeach prepares teacher leaders to have a lasting impact on the learning and lives of youth. We have an open-door policy, welcoming applicants with demonstrated academic distinction, the disposition and passion for learning and working with youth, and a commitment to supporting equitable educational learning communities.
UOTeach is committed to helping reshape the classroom experience for all students through increasing the numbers of educator candidates from underrepresented groups, including bilingual bicultural candidates, people with disabilities, and first-generation college students.
As a state-approved program, UOTeach adheres to Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSCP), University of Oregon, and College of Education standards.
Admissions criteria are listed below.
Our graduate school application is open Sept 20 to January 15 annually, for June start.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the 10 InTASC standards at the appropriate progression level(s) in the following categories: the learner and learning, content instructional practice and professional responsibility.
- Use research and evidence to develop an understanding of the teaching profession and use both to measure students’ progress and their own professional practice.
- Apply content and pedagogical knowledge as reflected in outcome assessments in response to standards of Specialized Professional Associations (SPA), the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), states, or other accrediting bodies.
- Demonstrate skills and commitment that afford all P-12 students access to rigorous college- and career-ready standards.
- Model and apply technology standards as they design, implement and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning and enrich professional practice.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching (UOTeach)
Students pursuing a master of education degree (MEd) are admitted to the curriculum and teaching major through the K–12 licensure program, UOTeach. This graduate program emphasizes the sociocultural context of teaching and learning, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and supportive learning communities. Completion of the program leads to a teaching license and a master of education degree (MEd) in curriculum and teaching.
The UOTeach program offers the following general-education specializations:
1. Elementary Multiple Subjects
2. Middle-High school education, in the following content endorsement areas:
- English language arts
- Social studies
- Science education (biology, chemistry, physics, or integrated general science)
- Mathematics (advanced and foundational)
- World languages (French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish)
The degree includes an embedded preparation for Oregon TSPC’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teaching endorsement.
UOTeach is a four-term, full-time academic and field experience program. Study plans are based on a candidates admitted teaching endorsement area. The graduate program coursework begins in June, preparing students for 34 weeks of progressive field experience teaching in local schools. School district practicum placements start at the end of summer term.
It is a cohort-based program (students are taught as a community rather than as individuals) in which students explore approaches to teaching and learning that advance equity and access, value student’s strengths, facilitate critical thinking, and reflect culturally responsive methods and practices that serve all learners.
Upon successful completion of related course work, field placement, and licensure requirements, candidates are eligible to apply for the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission preliminary Oregon teaching license. The preliminary teaching licenses and subsequent renewals and out-of-state transfers require a College of Education program completion report.
- UO Educational Foundations majors require 51 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDST 612 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning (*) | 3 |
| EDST 616 | Language, Power, and Education | 4 |
| EDST 620 | Curricular Controversies: Math and Literacy | 4 |
| EDST 627 | Mgmt: Introduction to Supportive Learning Communities | 1 |
| SPED 511 | Foundations of Disability I (*) | 3 |
| EDST 614 | Cultural Context of Education (*) 1 | 4 |
| EDST 640 | Methods: Constructing Meaning through Literacy | 4 |
| EDST 642 | Methods Elementary Humanities | 4 |
| EDST 643 | Methods: Teaching Mathematics-Facts and Inquiry | 4 |
| EDST 628 | Mgmt: Creating Supportive Classroom Communities | 3 |
| EDST 645 | Methods: Teaching Science-Detail and Discovery | 4 |
| EDST 646 | Methods ESOL Elementary | 4 |
| EDST 647 | English Language Learner Methods | 3 |
| EDST 681 | Elementary Part-Time Teaching | 4 |
| EDST 682 | Elementary Teaching Performance Assessment | 2 |
| EDST 683 | Elementary Full-Time Student Teaching | 10 |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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Students in the Sapsik'ʷałá program should take a total of 4 credits in EDST 617 (2 credits in Fall, 1 credit each in Winter and Spring) instead of EDST 614.
Mid/High School Education (Subject Areas):
- UO Secondary Educational Foundations minors require 54 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDST 612 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDST 616 | Language, Power, and Education | 4 |
| EDST 627 | Mgmt: Introduction to Supportive Learning Communities | 1 |
| EDST 630 | Curriculum Studies and the Profession of Teaching | 4 |
| SPED 511 | Foundations of Disability I (*) | 3 |
| EDST 614 | Cultural Context of Education (*) 1 | 4 |
| EDST 638 | Methods ESOL Secondary | 4 |
| EDST 628 | Mgmt: Creating Supportive Classroom Communities | 3 |
| EDST 647 | English Language Learner Methods | 3 |
| EDST 686 | Secondary Part-Time Teaching | 4 |
| EDST 687 | Secondary Teaching Performance Assessment | 2 |
| EDST 688 | Secondary Full-Time Student Teaching | 10 |
| Endorsement Elective Courses 2, 3 | 16 | |
| Methods ESOL: Teaching English Language Development, K–12 | ||
| Methods: Representing Mathematical Concepts | ||
| Methods: Mathematical Problem-Solving Curriculum | ||
| Methods: Representing Science Concepts | ||
| Methods: Scientific Problem-Solving Curriculum | ||
| Methods ELA: Representing Literature to Young People | ||
| Methods: Engaging Students in Writing | ||
| Methods: Representing Second-Language Concepts | ||
| Methods: Second-Language Conversation and Composition | ||
| Methods: Representing Social Studies Concepts | ||
| Methods: Social Studies Inquiry and Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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Students in the Sapsik'ʷałá program should take a total of 4 credits in EDST 617 (2 credits in Fall, 1 credit each in Winter and Spring) instead of EDST 614.
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Students seeking to add-in program or post-licensure endorsement areas should take the appropriate methods course at this time. Students not looking to pursue an additional endorsement may select a 500/600 master-level course from EDST, EDLD, EDUC, SPED and/or a related content area course from other departments.
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Must complete two required endorsement courses and two elective courses from the list of methods for students who declared the endorsement. Required Endorsement Courses:
- ELA: Methods ELA: Representing Literature to Young People (EDST 631) & Methods: Engaging Students in Writing (EDST 632)
- Math: Methods: Representing Mathematical Concepts (EDST 621) & Methods: Mathematical Problem-Solving Curriculum (EDST 622)
- Science: Methods: Representing Science Concepts (EDST 623) & Methods: Scientific Problem-Solving Curriculum (EDST 624)
- Social Studies: Methods: Representing Social Studies Concepts (EDST 635) & Methods: Social Studies Inquiry and Analysis (EDST 636)
- World Languages: Methods: Representing Second-Language Concepts (EDST 633) & Methods: Second-Language Conversation and Composition (EDST 634)
Physical Education K-12:
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UO Educational Foundations majors require 46 credits
- UO Secondary Educational Foundations minors require 49 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDST 612 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDST 616 | Language, Power, and Education | 4 |
| EDST 630 | Curriculum Studies and the Profession of Teaching | 4 |
| SPED 511 | Foundations of Disability I | 3 |
| EDST 627 | Mgmt: Introduction to Supportive Learning Communities | 1 |
| EDST 638 | Methods ESOL Secondary | 4 |
| EDST 614 | Cultural Context of Education 1 | 4 |
| EDST 440 | Physical Education for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDST 649 | Elementary Physical Education Methods | 4 |
| EDST 628 | Mgmt: Creating Supportive Classroom Communities | 3 |
| EDST 653 | Secondary Physical Education Methods | 4 |
| EDST 681 | Elementary Part-Time Teaching | 4 |
| EDST 682 | Elementary Teaching Performance Assessment | 2 |
| EDST 683 | Elementary Full-Time Student Teaching | 10 |
| EDST 647 | English Language Learner Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
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Students in the Sapsik'ʷałá program should take a total of 4 credits in EDST 617 (2 credits in Fall, 1 credit each in Winter and Spring) instead of EDST 614.
More information on the UOTeach Curriculum & Teaching MEd / Licensure program is available at https://education.uoregon.edu/uoteach