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Meet Our Dean

Meet Laura Lee McIntyre, PhD, BCBA-D, Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor, and now Dean. Dean McIntyre takes on this new role after 13 years at the College of Education serving as a department head, program director, professor, and member of the board of trustees.

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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.

2,000+
students and faculty
3
departments
19
programs
13
research & outreach units
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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.

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Commencement 2025

Stay up to date with what’s happening with the University of Oregon and the College of Education commencement ceremonies. 

Commencement 2025 Information

News 

May 16, 2025

Marquel Holiday

Graduate Spotlight: Marquel Holiday

Learn more about Marquel Holiday (Ihanktoŋwaŋ), a student graduating from the Sapsik'ʷałá Teacher Education, MEd Curriculum and Teaching program with Social Studies and ESOL endorsements, through our Graduate Spotlight series. Marquel joined the Sapsik'ʷałá Teacher Education program with the hopes that she could learn the skills and supports to take home to try and do the best she could for her students.

May 12, 2025

Ricardo Silas

Graduate Spotlight: Ricardo Silas

Meet Ricardo Silas, a student graduating from our UOTeach Master's program, through our Graduate Spotlight series. Ricardo is a proud Air Force Veteran and Mexican-American who decided to pursue a career in education after he became a interpreter/translator for school district in Eugene. It was there that he learned about the UOTeach program through an alum and decided to pursue it.

May 6, 2025

Roscoe Caron

Alumni Spotlight: Roscoe Caron

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we are excited to highlight our incredible programs, alumni, and students who are making a difference as educators. Meet Roscoe Caron, '86. "Seeking out and learning from other teachers is essential. Building a community of teachers – in one’s school and elsewhere – who are supporting and simpatico is of great importance." 

April 30, 2025

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What are effective screening practices for multilingual learners?

Bilingual screening provides educators with a more complete understanding of multilingual students’ reading ability and positions them to support multilingual students' learning needs, reducing the risk of misidentification for special education services and leading to improved academic outcomes and more inclusive educational practices.

 

 

 

 

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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
 
29,000+
schools in the us and internationally
 
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

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Fund Your Future

$1.3M
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING IN 2024-2025
$382K
UNDERGRADUATE 
SCHOLARSHIPS
$697K
MASTER'S
SCHOLARSHIPS
$221K
DOCTORAL
SCHOLARSHIPS

We have a number of funding opportunities, both at the college and program level, that will help you to afford your education—from traditional scholarships to grant-funded positions, stipends, and service-pay-back programs. We encourage you to explore all the different options and to apply even if you initially think you might not qualify. It is our goal to make our programs as accessible as possible to all who are interested.

Student Academic Services

Aiming to make student services more accessible, the SAS office is now a “one-stop shop” for students seeking undergraduate advising.
Our academic advisors, along with our scholarship, international, and graduate recruitment folks are now all housed in the SAS office.

I want to meet the SAS team! 

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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

University of Oregon International Students
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

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.

 

Sapsik'ʷałá cohort 2025

 

2002
Sapsik'ʷałá Program started to support american indian and alaska native teacher candidates
125
number of Sapsik'ʷałá Program alumni teaching in tribal communities
49
number of tribes represented by Sapsik'ʷałá Program alumni

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.

 

 

Oregon News

Journalists heard from education and psychology researchers and got an update on Ballmer Institute programs 

UO researchers shared insights into youth mental and behavioral health issues and got an update on Ballmer Institute programs during a recent forum for journalists, who also heard how a new service delivery model developed at the UO will support the state’s children. Professors Jen Doty, PhD and Geovanna Rodriguez, PhD, offer expert commentary.

Ask alum Adrian Cruz, FHS '21, what made the difference for him at the University of Oregon, and he’ll say advising support. Or working for a program that inspires high schoolers to pursue higher ed. Or his time with Duck Rides, the free transportation service.

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Events

gradCONNECT: Disabled and Neurodiverse Graduate Student Time Together
May20
gradCONNECT: Disabled and Neurodiverse Graduate Student Time Together May 20
gradCONNECT: Trip to the Coast
May31
gradCONNECT: Trip to the Coast May 31 Oregon Coast
University Commencement Ceremony
Jun16
University Commencement Ceremony Jun 16 Autzen Stadium
2025 College of Education Commencement Ceremony
Jun16
2025 College of Education Commencement Ceremony Jun 16 Southwest Campus Green
Graduate Student Welcome Lunch and Resource Fair
Sep23
Graduate Student Welcome Lunch and Resource Fair Sep 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
The BIG10 Academia Career Fair
Oct22
The BIG10 Academia Career Fair Oct 22
Grad Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event
Oct23
Grad Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event Oct 23
What is Research? (2026)
Apr23
What is Research? (2026) Apr 23 University of Oregon Portland

 

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