Educational Foundations and Leadership (EDFL) Programs

The Educational Foundations and Leadership Department of George Fox University offers graduate-level programs that lead to degrees, authorization, endorsements, or licensure designed to facilitate the educational practice of both preservice and in-service educators.

• Master of Education (MEd)
• Doctor of Education (EdD)

Oregon TSPC Approved Programs

The following authorizations, endorsements, and teaching or administrative licenses have been approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) and can be earned either within a graduate degree or as a specific program:

Authorizations

• Early Childhood Authorization
• Middle Level Authorization

Endorsements

• Reading Endorsement
• Library Media Specialist Endorsement
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement

Licensure Preparation Programs

• Initial Teaching License (for those with previous teaching experience but without a license)
• Continuing Teaching License
• Initial Administrator License
• Continuing Administrator License

In addition to completing a graduate degree or TSPC-approved license or endorsement, Educational Foundations and Leadership courses are also available to educators who need to renew or obtain an Oregon license but are not required to complete a graduate degree or program. Students may take up to 10 semester hours before formal entry into a program.

EDFL Course Descriptions