George Fox’s Master of Education (MEd) program is designed to fulfill the professional development needs of educators who specialize in different aspects of K-12 and higher education. We empower educators by honing the personal development and professional teaching skills needed to guide students in today's world.
Specializations
MEd students choose from seven areas of specialization:
- Curriculum and instruction
- Educational leadership
- Higher education
- Library media
- Literacy
- Reading
- Secondary education
Licensure
Oregon Administrative Licensure Preparation Program
We offer two Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission-approved programs (transferrable to Washington and other states):
- Initial Administrator License (can be earned through MEd educational leadership specialization)
- Continuing Administrator License
Initial Teaching Licensure Preparation Programs
- Alternative Pathways to Licensure Program
- Initial Teaching License in Library Media
What we offer:
- Online courses fall and spring semester as well as on-site courses
- Evening courses at the Portland Center, Salem Center and in area schools during the school year; a flexible summer schedule in Newberg, Ore.
- Cutting-edge curriculum that incorporates innovative classroom techniques and computer technologies
- Guidance and support from PhD-level educators
Want to become a licensed teacher? Check out our master of arts in teaching program that prepares K-12 teachers for public and private schools.
Need a bachelor’s degree in elementary education?
George Fox offers an evening degree-completion program for adults who want to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.