Oregon Coast Community College BS Degree in Teaching /Elementary/Middle School Teacher Transfer Program
Oregon Coast Community College

Oregon Coast Community College

BS Degree in Teaching /Elementary/Middle School Teacher Transfer Program

  • Newport, USA
  • Lincoln City, USA

BSc

English

Full time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BS Degree in Teaching focuses on preparing students for a teaching career in elementary and middle schools. This program combines theoretical knowledge and practical experience, with a curriculum designed to equip future educators with necessary skills. It emphasizes hands-on learning, classroom management, and curriculum development to foster effective teaching practices.
    Career Outcomes: Completing this program can lead to opportunities as an elementary school teacher, middle school teacher, or an educational consultant. Graduates may also pursue roles in education administration or specialized fields such as curriculum design.

The Rural Teacher Education Pathway allows students from Lincoln County to complete the first two years of a Bachelor of Science in Education at Oregon Coast Community College and then transfer to Western Oregon University, with no loss of credit. Students pursuing Early Childhood/Elementary or Elementary/Middle School preparation pathways will transfer to Western Oregon University to complete the third year of study at WOU before returning to the Coast to complete their fourth year of study – including licensure and student teaching.

Teaching is one of the most rewarding yet challenging careers you can choose. Teachers make a difference in students' lives – to help them learn to read, solve a math problem, or discover how plants grow. Elementary and middle school instructors introduce students to the language, science, mathematics, social studies, the arts, and physical education. (Students interested in high school teacher transfer pathways should speak with their OCCC and Western Oregon University advisors.)

Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is expected to increase over the next decade to replace an ageing teaching workforce. Science, math, special education, and bilingual teachers will be in great demand.

Oregon Coast Community College is committed to providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities throughout the College community. Students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations.