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No. 3
special education Graduate program in the nation
No. 5
graduate school of education among public institutions
No. 15
graduate school of education in the nation
Our faculty, staff, and students have one thing in common: A spirit of discovery and dedication to creating positive change with the goal of a more equitable, educated, and healthy tomorrow.
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Commencement 2026
Stay up to date with what’s happening with the University of Oregon and the College of Education commencement ceremonies.
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Our Degree Programs and More
If you plan to become a teacher, special educator, administrator, human service provider, or clinician you will find a diverse array of learning, social/cultural, professional, and practice opportunities at the University of Oregon College of Education.
In addition to academic programs, the COE includes an alliance of nationally prominent centers, institutes, and affiliated research and outreach units working together to educate our students, further groundbreaking research, and provide vital services to the community. Along with our degree programs, we offer teaching licensure, endorsements, and certificates for students interested in increasing their knowledge and adding credentials to their resume. At the frontier of policy and practice, we offer new ways to think, know, and learn.
Explore Degree Programs and More
Become a teacher!
UOTeach is a rigorous, one-year
master’s degree
and
teacher licensure
program designed to prepare educators for diverse classroom settings. Our program emphasizes equity-focused pedagogy, clinical practice, and professional preparation aligned with Oregon licensure requirements.
Explore UOTeach
Sapsik'ʷałá Teacher Education Program
Sapsik'ʷałá, a Ichishkíin/Sahaptin word meaning "teacher", is the name of a program created by the University of Oregon College of Education in partnership with the nine federally recognized Tribes of the State of Oregon. The 12-month program allows participants to earn a master of education (MEd) degree and teacher licensure.
The
Sapsik'ʷałá Teacher Education Program
supports American Indian and Alaska Native teacher candidates in becoming professional educators, provides funding for teacher candidates' cost of attendance, and provides two years of support services once in the field.
2002
Sapsik'ʷałá Program started to support american indian and alaska native teacher candidates
132
number of Sapsik'ʷałá Program alumni teaching in tribal communities
62
number of tribes represented by Sapsik'ʷałá Program alumni
Creating Change Through Research
We are the highest-ranked academic unit at the University of Oregon, due largely to a decades-long record of national and international research and development in special education, counseling psychology, educational leadership, and school psychology. Our research culture is unique and highly influential because our faculty have a long tradition of translating research into effective models, methods, and measures that improve lives.
We have 43 commercial education products on the market right now. These innovations have an enduring impact in Oregon and across the nation.
Research Center
Our faculty-developed research models, methods, curriculum, and assessment tools:
Reach
97%
of Oregon children
are used in
26,000+
schools in the us and internationally implementing PBIS with the support of the Center on PBIS, 16,000+ schools using PBISApps
Community and Outreach Centers
We are a premier provider of educational and related clinical services to local communities and the state of Oregon. We are also a critical provider of technical assistance to international governments ranging from Saudi Arabia to New Zealand to Denmark. And hundreds of children and adults are served each year by our outreach units.
With services such as learning disability assessments, speech-language pathology, family counseling, early childhood special education, and behavioral support for children with autism among many, we support children and families of all ages—from infants and toddlers to adolescents and young adults.
Community and Outreach Centers
News
April 16, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Lilly Gaven
Scholarships create stability, open doors, and make it possible for students to imagine futures that once felt out of reach. For Lilly Gaven, BS ’23 Educational Foundations, MEd ’24 Curriculum and Teaching, scholarship support was the foundation that allowed her to transform her education into a career that now touches the lives of hundreds of children.
April 13, 2026
Beth Stormshak, PhD, Named New Editor-In-Chief of Prevention Science
The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (“Beth”) Stormshak, PhD, as the next Editor-in-Chief of Prevention Science, the official journal of SPR. Dr. Stormshak will begin as Editor-elect on July 1, 2026, and will assume full editorial responsibility for new submissions beginning January 1, 2027.
April 10, 2026
Do school-based interventions reduce chronic absenteeism?
A recent summary from the University of Oregon’s HEDCO Institute may have possible solutions for schools struggling with students missing large amounts of the school year. Elizabeth Day, a UO assistant research professor and assistant director of outreach for the HEDCO Institute shares subject-matter expertise.
April 3, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Emily Temple Johnson
FHS gave me a grounding in professional competencies and systems thinking that has shaped every role I’ve held since. I’ve rested on that foundation as a parent, a youth pastor, a middle school teacher, a nonprofit leader, and now in my work back at the University of Oregon in the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Education
Our college is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our undergraduate and graduate students, our faculty, our staff, and our partners.
See our plans, activities, and opportunities.
DEI Activities
COE International Students
Our international student scholars are represented across nearly all of our undergraduate and graduate programs.
5 Continents, 27 Countries, 102 Students.
We have International Students all over the world.
International Student Resources
Once a Duck, Always a Duck
We love our alumni. They are an engaged community of accomplished Ducks who support student success and faculty research, share their wisdom in the classroom, and help graduates launch careers. With a strong network of personal and professional connections that last a lifetime, our alumni have a lasting and profound impact on the success of the college.
Get Involved
Give Back
Oregon News
March 3, 2026
UO receives $20 million grant to serve youth with disabilities
A new $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will bolster the University of Oregon’s longstanding national leadership in transition services for youth with disabilities. The funding for transition services reflects the university’s expertise in special education.
January 28, 2026
Playing board games can strengthen young people’s math skills
Kids learn as they move game pieces along a numbered path, UO research review shows
January 7, 2026
Weight stigma hits hard in a diet-focused culture, UO experts say
Nicole Giuliani, PhD, and Nichole Kelly, PhD, sat down with OregonNews for a conversation about what we miss by focusing too much on weight and how we can reframe dieting or weight goals to support a more holistic view of both mental and physical health.
All Oregon News
»
Events
What is Research? (2026)
Apr
23
What is Research? (2026)
Apr 23
UO Portland
Undergraduate Research Symposium
May
7
Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 7
Erb Memorial Union, Price Science Library & Collier House
College of Education Commencement Ceremony
Jun
15
College of Education Commencement Ceremony
Jun 15
Hayward Field
All Events
»
Skip to main content
Search
Search this site
Search
College of Education Menu
Homepage
Research Driving Change
No. 3
special education Graduate program in the nation
No. 5
graduate school of education among public institutions
No. 15
graduate school of education in the nation
Our faculty, staff, and students have one thing in common: A spirit of discovery and dedication to creating positive change with the goal of a more equitable, educated, and healthy tomorrow.
Take me to Admissions
Student Academic Services
Visit Our Campus
Commencement 2026
Stay up to date with what’s happening with the University of Oregon and the College of Education commencement ceremonies.
Commencement 2026 Information
Our Degree Programs and More
If you plan to become a teacher, special educator, administrator, human service provider, or clinician you will find a diverse array of learning, social/cultural, professional, and practice opportunities at the University of Oregon College of Education.
In addition to academic programs, the COE includes an alliance of nationally prominent centers, institutes, and affiliated research and outreach units working together to educate our students, further groundbreaking research, and provide vital services to the community. Along with our degree programs, we offer teaching licensure, endorsements, and certificates for students interested in increasing their knowledge and adding credentials to their resume. At the frontier of policy and practice, we offer new ways to think, know, and learn.
Explore Degree Programs and More
Become a teacher!
UOTeach is a rigorous, one-year
master’s degree
and
teacher licensure
program designed to prepare educators for diverse classroom settings. Our program emphasizes equity-focused pedagogy, clinical practice, and professional preparation aligned with Oregon licensure requirements.
Explore UOTeach
Sapsik'ʷałá Teacher Education Program
Sapsik'ʷałá, a Ichishkíin/Sahaptin word meaning "teacher", is the name of a program created by the University of Oregon College of Education in partnership with the nine federally recognized Tribes of the State of Oregon. The 12-month program allows participants to earn a master of education (MEd) degree and teacher licensure.
The
Sapsik'ʷałá Teacher Education Program
supports American Indian and Alaska Native teacher candidates in becoming professional educators, provides funding for teacher candidates' cost of attendance, and provides two years of support services once in the field.
2002
Sapsik'ʷałá Program started to support american indian and alaska native teacher candidates
132
number of Sapsik'ʷałá Program alumni teaching in tribal communities
62
number of tribes represented by Sapsik'ʷałá Program alumni
Creating Change Through Research
We are the highest-ranked academic unit at the University of Oregon, due largely to a decades-long record of national and international research and development in special education, counseling psychology, educational leadership, and school psychology. Our research culture is unique and highly influential because our faculty have a long tradition of translating research into effective models, methods, and measures that improve lives.
We have 43 commercial education products on the market right now. These innovations have an enduring impact in Oregon and across the nation.
Research Center
Our faculty-developed research models, methods, curriculum, and assessment tools:
Reach
97%
of Oregon children
are used in
26,000+
schools in the us and internationally implementing PBIS with the support of the Center on PBIS, 16,000+ schools using PBISApps
Community and Outreach Centers
We are a premier provider of educational and related clinical services to local communities and the state of Oregon. We are also a critical provider of technical assistance to international governments ranging from Saudi Arabia to New Zealand to Denmark. And hundreds of children and adults are served each year by our outreach units.
With services such as learning disability assessments, speech-language pathology, family counseling, early childhood special education, and behavioral support for children with autism among many, we support children and families of all ages—from infants and toddlers to adolescents and young adults.
Community and Outreach Centers
News
April 16, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Lilly Gaven
Scholarships create stability, open doors, and make it possible for students to imagine futures that once felt out of reach. For Lilly Gaven, BS ’23 Educational Foundations, MEd ’24 Curriculum and Teaching, scholarship support was the foundation that allowed her to transform her education into a career that now touches the lives of hundreds of children.
April 13, 2026
Beth Stormshak, PhD, Named New Editor-In-Chief of Prevention Science
The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (“Beth”) Stormshak, PhD, as the next Editor-in-Chief of Prevention Science, the official journal of SPR. Dr. Stormshak will begin as Editor-elect on July 1, 2026, and will assume full editorial responsibility for new submissions beginning January 1, 2027.
April 10, 2026
Do school-based interventions reduce chronic absenteeism?
A recent summary from the University of Oregon’s HEDCO Institute may have possible solutions for schools struggling with students missing large amounts of the school year. Elizabeth Day, a UO assistant research professor and assistant director of outreach for the HEDCO Institute shares subject-matter expertise.
April 3, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Emily Temple Johnson
FHS gave me a grounding in professional competencies and systems thinking that has shaped every role I’ve held since. I’ve rested on that foundation as a parent, a youth pastor, a middle school teacher, a nonprofit leader, and now in my work back at the University of Oregon in the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing.
All News
»
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Education
Our college is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our undergraduate and graduate students, our faculty, our staff, and our partners.
See our plans, activities, and opportunities.
DEI Activities
COE International Students
Our international student scholars are represented across nearly all of our undergraduate and graduate programs.
5 Continents, 27 Countries, 102 Students.
We have International Students all over the world.
International Student Resources
Once a Duck, Always a Duck
We love our alumni. They are an engaged community of accomplished Ducks who support student success and faculty research, share their wisdom in the classroom, and help graduates launch careers. With a strong network of personal and professional connections that last a lifetime, our alumni have a lasting and profound impact on the success of the college.
Get Involved
Give Back
Oregon News
March 3, 2026
UO receives $20 million grant to serve youth with disabilities
A new $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will bolster the University of Oregon’s longstanding national leadership in transition services for youth with disabilities. The funding for transition services reflects the university’s expertise in special education.
January 28, 2026
Playing board games can strengthen young people’s math skills
Kids learn as they move game pieces along a numbered path, UO research review shows
January 7, 2026
Weight stigma hits hard in a diet-focused culture, UO experts say
Nicole Giuliani, PhD, and Nichole Kelly, PhD, sat down with OregonNews for a conversation about what we miss by focusing too much on weight and how we can reframe dieting or weight goals to support a more holistic view of both mental and physical health.
All Oregon News
»
Events
What is Research? (2026)
Apr
23
What is Research? (2026)
Apr 23
UO Portland
Undergraduate Research Symposium
May
7
Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 7
Erb Memorial Union, Price Science Library & Collier House
College of Education Commencement Ceremony
Jun
15
College of Education Commencement Ceremony
Jun 15
Hayward Field
All Events
»