Earn Your Degree in on-campus in La Grande, Oregon or Online at Eastern Oregon University.
Transform your passion for teaching into a rewarding career. Eastern Oregon University’s Elementary Education program combines rigorous academic preparation with hands-on, real-world classroom experience from day one. Graduate prepared to inspire diverse classrooms, lead with confidence, and make a lasting impact in your community.
- Dual Teaching Endorsements: Graduate fully prepared for Oregon licensure with valuable endorsements in both Elementary – Multiple Subjects and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
- Every-Term Classroom Experience: Put theory into practice immediately with hands-on school classroom placements during every single term of the two-year program sequence.
- TSPC State Accredited: Fully approved and accredited by Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), guaranteeing educational standards.
A Professional, Multi-Dimensional Pathway to Teaching
Eastern Oregon University’s Elementary Education program is not a passive classroom experience. Our comprehensive, two-year sequence is designed to shape ambitious candidates into classroom leaders. We pair real-world teaching tools with cohort-based peer support to build your confidence and competencies as a professional.
- Major in Multidisciplinary Studies: Gain the broad, versatile background across subject fields necessary to teach all elementary areas effectively.
- Major in Elementary Education: Learn state-of-the-art classroom management, lesson design, educational technologies, and diagnostic methods.
- Concentration in ESOL: Gain specialized, highly in-demand expertise in the required English for Speakers of Other Languages concentration, equipping you to support diverse student populations.
- Program Duration: 2-Year Cohort Sequence
- Modality Options: On-Campus or hybrid
- Licensure: Oregon Initial Teacher Licensure prapartion
- Endorsements: Dual Endorsements (Elementary & ESOL)
- Accreditation: TSPC Accredited
Core competencies
Develop and implement effective, differentiated teaching strategies to support, engage, and inspire diverse elementary school classrooms.
Gain specialized pedagogical tools to lead English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instruction, a high-demand skill nationwide.
Apply methods directly in real-world schools through practical teaching terms, culminating in a full-time student teaching placement.
Collaborate and build strong professional connections with a tight-knit cohort of peers, dedicated faculty, and local school administrators.
Demonstrate mastery of Oregon’s rigorous educational standards, ensuring you are fully prepared for dual teaching credentials.
Synthesize knowledge across multiple academic disciplines to create robust, integrated lesson plans that foster critical thinking in children.
LEARNING OPTIONS & DELIVERY MODALITIES
In-Person (La Grande)
The Mountaineer Experience
Experience an engaging, student-centered campus community in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley. Perfect for students seeking traditional classroom debates and face-to-face peer groups.
Highlights: • Small class sizes with personalized instructor feedback.• Direct access to campus libraries, research labs, and regional networks.• Participate in EOU’s on-campus clubs and quarterly speaker events.
Hybrid
Uncompromising Flexibility
For those seeking more flexibility, our Hybrid cohort option combines remote and onsite learning, making it accessible to students throughout Oregon.
This hybrid format allows you to balance your education with other responsibilities, providing a convenient and adaptable path to becoming an educator. With options that fit various schedules and locations, you can pursue your teaching career with the support and flexibility needed to succeed.
Maximize Your Prior Credits
Turn your previous college coursework or Associate degree into a powerful, career-accelerating bachelor’s degree at EOU.
Highlights: • Flexible transfer policy — EOU accepts up to 135 credits from other institutions. • Seamlessly integrate previous credits. • Personalized advisor support to build a fast-track completion plan. • Accelerate your timeline to save money and enter the job market sooner.
Learn from Seasoned Educators & Mentors
At Eastern Oregon University, our education faculty are much more than lecturers; they are seasoned former classroom teachers, school administrators, and active educational researchers.
They will guide you through your coursework, observe your progress, and provide individualized, constructive feedback on your lesson plans and teaching methods. Our close faculty-to-student ratio ensures that you receive direct, high-touch support and mentorship throughout your journey toward becoming a licensed teacher.
With this degree you may be interested in…
Online Master of Science in Education
Online Master of Arts in Education Leadership – Principal Licensure
Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?
Join EOU’s supportive cohort family and start building a fulfilling, high-impact career in education.
