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Oregon State University

Programs

• BS - Environmental Science
• BS - General Agriculture
• BA/BS - Liberal Studies
• BS - Natural Resources
• MAT - Elementary Education
• MS & Ph. D. - Radiation Health Physics
• Ed.M. - Adult Education
• Ed.M. - Mentored Master's in Education
• Ed.D. - Community College Leadership
• Sustainable Natural Resource Graduate Certificate
• Endorsements for Teachers: Reading, ESOL/Bilingual
• Minors: Anthropology, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife, Natural Resources, Political Science, Sociology, and Writing.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Sciences degree from OSU involves an interdisciplinary curriculum in basic science, the humanities, and social sciences. The program teaches students about important environmental issues, such as depletion of the ozone layer, greenhouse gases, nuclear waste, acid rain, and pollution. The basic science courses required for this degree (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) must be taken on-site at an accredited institution and must include a lab. Lab courses designed for science majors are preferred and highly recommended. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

General Agriculture

The degree in General Agriculture includes study of a general agriculture curriculum representing all of the departments of the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences. Through this program the student develops leadership and communication skills and learns to identify the agricultural career most suitable for the individual student. This program requires prerequisites, including a full year of biology and two terms of chemistry - both with labs. These prerequisites can be done at your local institution. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Liberal Studies

The BA/BS in liberal studies is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the College of Liberal Arts at Oregon State University. By taking classes in the arts, humanities and social sciences, you gain power in critical thinking and problem solving, written and verbal communication skills, an appreciation for great art and literature as well as an understanding of government, economic and social systems. Graduates meet qualifications for careers in education, human services, communications, business,
industry and government. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Natural Resources

A major in Natural Resources will provide the student with knowledge in areas such as land use and water resources and teach them about environmental policy and cultural resources. Additional topics include environmental education. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Elementary Education

OSU offers a primarily distance based Master's degree in Education qualifying students for initial teaching licensure in Elementary Education. While most of the coursework for this program is available online, students are required to spend one weekend per term on-site at OSU. Student teaching experience can be arranged in the student's home area with a local supervisor and host teacher. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Radiation Health Physics

Ranked in the top 15, OSU's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics offer graduate degrees in Radiation Health Physics. Doctoral candidates must currently meet the residency requirements of the Graduate School to complete their degrees. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Adult Education

This is a part-time Master's program providing experience in workplace and adult skills development, organizational development and training, and workforce development. This program is site-based at Chemeketa Community College in Salem and meets three times per year off site. A new cohort begins each fall term. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Mentored Master's in Education

Designed to foster the professional growth of teachers in K-12 early in their careers, the Mentored Master's program is a completely online 45-credit hour program to help make teachers into informed practitioners, reflective researchers, and professional leaders and advocates. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Community College Leadership

This executive doctoral level degree program is site-based at Silver Falls State Park in Salem and meets there three times per term for weekend intensives. The program prepares experienced community college faculty and administrators for senior-level community college leadership. In addition to the dissertation, components include three terms of full-time graduate work (usually completed at the Corvallis campus during the summer) and an individually designed internship. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Sustainable Natural Resource Graduate Certificate

Offered in cooperation with the College of Forestry, this certificate program is designed for individuals seeking additional training in the integrated management of natural resources. The program makes use of assignments, field trips, and an independent project and consists of eleven online courses. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

Endorsements

• ESOL Endorsement: This 18 credit hour program is available for licensed teachers in Oregon. The program offers endorsements in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Bilingual Education. Coursework is completed online with local internships coordinated through schools in the student's home community.

• Reading Endorsement: The Reading Endorsement is provided through a collaboration between Eastern Oregon University, Oregon State University, Southern Oregon University, Western Oregon University, and Portland State University. For more information on this endorsement, visit www.ReadOregon.org. 

Minors

OSU already offers several minors, and there's more to come! Click here to check out minors available from Oregon State University. For more information, contact the University Center at (541) 888-1518 or OSU's toll free DDE Advising Center at (800) 667-1465.

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