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Introduction <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Professional Teacher and Counseling Education (PTCE) unit at Oregon State University prepares candidates in 24 initial and advanced endorsement areas housed in the College of Education and four other colleges, including one branch campus in Bend. There are about 90 faculty involved in the preparation of teachers and school counselors. The Licensure Faculty Coordinators serve as advisors and policymakers for the unit and report to the Director of Professional Education, Dean Larry Flick in the College of Education.<\/p>\n

The College of Education has undergone an extensive redesign to respond to \u2013 and anticipate \u2013 changes in educational systems in the 21st century. We are collaborating with practitioners in the field to offer an online master\u2019s degree in education that is relevant, authentic, and timely. Through the coordinated efforts of the talented faculty of the College of Education and the cutting edge technology and support staff of Extended Campus<\/a>, the courses in this master\u2019s degree are now available to students all over the world. Serving students is our number one priority, and we are only a phone call or email away.<\/p>\n

The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers. The graduate program in Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).<\/p>\n

Mission <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The mission of the College of Education is to inspire and support teachers, counselors, educational leaders, researchers, and volunteers to promote lifelong learning in schools, colleges, universities, communities, and workplaces. Embracing an innovative spirit in teaching, research, service, and knowledge dissemination, we are committed to the values of diversity and social justice in a global society.<\/p>\n

Vision <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The vision of the College of Education is to be one of the most exemplary education units in the world. We will<\/p>\n