Why Complete a Teacher Licensure Program?
Start a rewarding teaching career and earn Oregon educator licensure in only 11 months.
If you already have a bachelor's degree and just need your teaching license, our program is an affordable, hands-on way to get into the classroom quickly and start applying what you learn on day one. This non-degree program provides the skills and practical experience needed to enter the profession through a high quality, focused, cost-effective option. Bridge theory and practice by applying your coursework directly to your current or future classroom.
Flexibility is at the core of Pacific’s Teacher Licensure Program, with coursework that adapts to your professional and personal responsibilities. Pacific’s online program features self-guided projects, and students receive 1-on-1 mentoring from veteran educators committed to shaping the next generation of compassionate, innovative leaders.
Pacific’s Teacher Licensure Program is here to support you, whether you are currently teaching in a classroom or will be entering as a student teacher. Concentrations in elementary teaching, and subject areas including language arts, math, science, world languages, social studies prepare you to make an impact in the lives of young people, sparking curiosity and a passion for lifelong learning.
About the Teacher Licensure Program
The Ƶ Teacher Licensure Program is an 11 month, 3-semester teacher licensure program for those who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and are seeking a licensure-only pathway to teaching.
Classes: Held on Zoom every other Saturday during the school year. Instruction also includes self-paced online modules. Teacher Licensure students also receive individual face-to-face coaching, mentoring, and modeling to apply to their real teaching.
Endorsements: Elementary Multiple Subjects, Science, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies, World Languages (Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian)
2026-2027 Program Dates
Rolling Application Deadlines
Summer Start (Preferred): June 1
Fall Start: August 1 (only if hired as a teacher of record)
Spring Start: December 1 (only if hired as a teacher of record midyear)
Program Start: July 2026
What Can You Do After Finishing the Teacher Licensure Program?
Licensed educators at every level are in demand. From aspiring teachers to seasoned staff, our program pairs expert mentorship with hands-on experience to help you create the inclusive, socially just classrooms young people need to succeed.
In addition to gaining a more robust skillset, licensed teachers earn more and have greater job security than those without licensure.
Your professional licensure — made possible by the Teacher Licensure Program at Pacific — also allows you to pursue advanced degree pathways in teaching, education and school administration. Power up your classroom with specializations in literacy, study curriculum design or get your master’s degree in education, all built off the foundation that comes from the combination of your previous experience and the training the Teacher Licensure Program alumni possess.
“I felt like I was ahead of the game. I feel like I walked into education very prepared and very qualified.”
— Ann Andrews, Graduate and licensed educator at Whitaker Middle School
For the Teacher Licensure Application and more information:
Dr. Kevin Carr | Program Director
kcarr@pacificu.edu | 503-352-1443
The Teacher Licensure Program is approved accredited by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).