Online Accelerated Teaching Degree
Become a Teacher in 24 Months or Less
At a Glance
- Fully Online
- Designed for Working Students
- Accredited by AAQEP
- $499 per semester credit
Ready to Have Your Own Classroom?
We're here to say,
You’ve Got This!
You can become an elementary, middle or high school teacher through George Fox University's flexible online bachelor of education degree program.
As part of our Be Known promise, we’ll walk you through each step of the journey – from the admissions process to the day you’re handed a diploma – to help you achieve your goal of becoming a teacher.
Already have a bachelor’s degree? Check out our Master of Arts in Teaching program
Your Fastest Path to a Bachelor’s in Education
Earn your bachelor’s in education and preliminary teaching license in just 12-24 months through our 90-credit accelerated program. You’ll need fewer credits to graduate – which means a faster timeline to your degree and a lower cost with the same George Fox reputation of excellence, care and support.
Time to degree based on a student with no transfer credit who plans to work while attending school
The Future of Education in Oregon
George Fox equips more teachers than any other private university based in Oregon – and we’re passionate about our local schools. We’re rooted in the communities we serve and invested in the future of education in our state. These are our kids in the classroom – and we want the very best teachers guiding their education.
The Value of a George Fox Degree
A Reputation That Employers Trust
Our program meets rigorous national standards through AAQEP accreditation and early literacy standards set by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). We’ve cultivated strong partnerships with school districts throughout the state, allowing us to find the best practicum placements for you while helping schools address their most pressing needs. George Fox alumni are dedicated to thinking critically, transforming practice and serving every student. You can be part of that legacy.
“We have so much confidence in the preparation our candidates receive through George Fox. We are very supportive of the 90-credit teaching degree and only see this as another way to bring passionate and qualified people to the profession.”
– Jay Mathisen, Superintendent of Jefferson County School District in Central Oregon
District Partnerships
We value our partnerships with school districts across the state, and would love to talk about how we can support your district. If you are interested in exploring partnership opportunities with George Fox, please reach out to Katy Turpen at kturpen@georgefox.edu.
Bringing the Classroom to You
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Connected Online Learning
This isn’t your typical “online degree” program. At George Fox, you'll be connected with a small cohort that you interact with all week and professors who care deeply about your success.
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Designed for the Working Adult
Go to school with a schedule that works with your life. Attend class one evening per week with approximately 15 to 18 hours of homework each week.
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Streamlined Student Teaching
Get real classroom experience through a 15-week student teaching placement, which is shorter than many of our competitors. Teacher candidates will work with our team to secure a placement that meets all licensing requirements with minimal impacts to your job and family.
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Choose Your Specialty
Earn your Oregon PreK-12 preliminary teaching license in either multiple subjects for elementary school or single subjects (math, science or language arts) for middle and high school. Explore pathways for an endorsement in special education, reading or ESOL.
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Taught by Experienced Teachers
All undergraduate faculty are experienced PreK-12 teachers who have gone on to become leaders in teacher education. Our faculty continuously develop curriculum and instruction strategies in which classroom practices are modeled and reinforced, providing a continuously evolving program that is relevant now and in the future.
Mila Mennealy
'20, dual language teacher in Jefferson County School District
The professors are amazing. They are helpful and supportive and want to see you succeed. They're the living proof of what as educators we can become.
Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Study how students learn and develop, and how to design instruction using research-based teaching practices.
- Lesson Planning and Instructional Design: Learn how to plan, teach, and assess lessons that align with state standards and support meaningful student learning.
- Teaching Diverse Learners: Explore strategies for supporting students from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds, including multilingual learners and students with diverse needs.
- Assessment and Data-Informed Instruction: Learn how to design and use assessments to understand student progress and adjust your teaching to improve outcomes.
- Professional Collaboration and Practice: Develop skills in communication, collaboration, and professional responsibility while working with peers, faculty, and school partners.
In addition, what you study will be informed and shaped by your cohort - a supportive community of your peers who also desire to influence change one classroom at a time.
A Degree at a Nationally Ranked Private University Is More Affordable Than You May Think
- No Online Course Fees
- Free to Apply
- Competitive Online Tuition Rate
- Financial Aid Available
- Tuition Rate Hasn’t Changed for Five Years
- Less Credits Required = Lower Cost for You!
Caring for the Whole Person
George Fox University’s mission calls us to serve with integrity, passion and hope. We prepare teachers who care about the whole person, honoring each student as a unique individual created in the image of God.
Whether you share our Christian faith or simply value learning in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment, you’ll find countless ways to pursue your purpose. And your experiences will empower you as a source of empathy and hope wherever your journey takes you.
FAQ
Yes, the 90-credit bachelor’s degrees meet the qualifications for many graduate schools, including George Fox’s master of education (MEd) program, as well as our MBA, counseling and MSW programs. We always recommend checking with the specific programs you are interested in – and be sure to share those criteria with your academic advisor at George Fox. We will help you make a plan that sets you up for success in the next chapter of your education!
Yes, the 90-credit bachelor’s is a bachelor of science in education degree from a nationally recognized university, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Our program prepares you to meet the same licensing requirements as a 120-credit bachelor’s degree, and Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) has reviewed and approved plans for our 90-credit pathway. Superintendents and principals in several of our partner districts also provided their support of the accelerated degree.
“We have greatly valued our partnership with George Fox through ongoing discussions, student teacher placements, and other pilot programs. Over time, we have hired many excellent educators who graduated from George Fox programs. We strongly support this effort and believe an expedited pathway could be mutually beneficial, creating opportunities for our staff while helping address workforce needs in our district.”
– David Parker, Superintendent of Newberg School District
Most students will take 12-18 credits per semester, averaging around 2-3 classes at a time. These classes are designed to fit around work and family commitments, but they will take dedicated time each week. We can always tailor a plan with a slower pace for students who need it.
You can graduate in as little as 16 months if you have an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree and all your electives completed. For students who have some college credits, but not a full associate degree, the Accelerated Teaching Degree program is one of the most efficient ways to earn your degree. With less credits required, you can finish in 24 months or less, depending on what college courses you’ve taken in the past.
It’s always best to talk to our admissions team before you get too far into your associate degree. We will work with you to map out your courses for the most efficient and cost-effective path to your bachelor’s. We offer a streamlined general education package for those who are still needing to complete general education courses.
This is dependent on the role. If you are an instructional assistant (IA), we may be able to devise a plan to work partially with this role in your school. If you have a current teaching position, we can also often work with that. We do not recommend taking on another job outside of the teaching field, as this is an extremely important part of the experience and the focus should be on teaching.
For a traditional placement, George Fox will work with your preferred location, as well as the content area and grade level that you would like to teach. Our clinical practice office then reaches out to districts in order of preference to find a placement. The districts determine the outcome of these requests. We have many district partners that facilitate this well with George Fox.
Stories
Navy Veteran Comes out of Retirement to Fill Education Gap
Accelerated Teaching Degree grad Daniel Rodriguez saw the fallout in education post-COVID and decided to step up to the challenge.
A Winning Solution for Bilingual Students
Jessica Pickens becomes one of the first teachers in Redmond’s inaugural dual-language program, helping to build a community where all cultural backgrounds are celebrated
‘I’m Looking Out for Them’
Growing up, Jason Murray found the vital mentorship and encouragement he needed at school — and now he’s committed to offering that same support to his own students.
'I Promise I'll Be Back'
Earning a bachelor’s in the elementary education degree completion program at George Fox University allowed Kayla Kneeland to stay invested in her community on the Warm Springs Reservation, making an immediate and lasting impact where she was born and raised.
Support for First-Generation Teachers
As a working mom, Mila Menneally became a dual-language teacher in Jefferson County School District. She went on to earn her MEd and became the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
Questions?
Lauren Bergman
Admissions Counselor, Accelerated Online Teaching Degree
Additional student groups served
- Accelerated Online Degree students
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