Graduate Programs

We are proud to be Oregon’s most affordable, diverse, and innovative public research university, and the largest school of education in the state. We offer a variety of options for broadening your knowledge, learning new skills, and expanding your career prospects.

The College of Education is a professional learning community committed to empowering educators and human services professionals to engage in visionary thinking and transformative practices within schools and communities. Our distinctive equity-focused professional preparation programs are taught by faculty who are renowned for their excellence in research and their deep involvement in schools and communities. Through engaged research activities and culturally responsive teaching methods, PSU’s education faculty contribute significantly to advancing equity and excellence in education.

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PSU’s master’s programs in counseling, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, special education, and education administration and leadership will prepare you to advance in your career with support from experienced faculty, connections to the community, and dynamic field placements.

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PSU offers graduate certificates across a variety of subjects that allow you to broaden your skills and career prospects. You’ll get experience in a specific area of education and gain knowledge and skills to advance in your career. These shorter degree programs are a great way to hone your skills and focus on your interests.