For the most up-to-date course listings, go to Class Search.

While in High School

• Be college-ready
• Take math and English during senior year
• Get any other college credits you can (AP courses, IB courses, College Credit Now)
• Keep your grades up - a 3.5 GPA or higher qualifies students to apply to become a Chemeketa Scholar

Apply to Chemeketa

• Follow the steps to apply
• Work with one of the Education advisors and Sara Csaky, Education Instructor, to begin work on your educational plan

While at Chemeketa

• Check in with advisor to ensure you continue to be enrolled in the correct classes for transfer
• Take the practicum class to help you determine your preference in teaching elementary, middle or high school students

Earn Your Bachelor's Degree

• Research and/or visit potential universities you would like to transfer to
• Attend college fairs and/or university presentations held on campus
• Complete all necessary enrollment and financial aid applications
• Take all necessary education courses
• Study for any necessary licensure exams
• Graduate

When you complete Chemeketa’s specially-designed two-year transfer degree, you qualify to enter as a junior at most four-year Oregon universities.

Transfer requirements vary between each university, so let Chemeketa’s Education advisors and instructors help you navigate the process and achieve your goals.

Transfer guides –

• Corban University
• Eastern Oregon University
• George Fox University
• Pacific University
• Western Oregon University ASL
• Western Oregon University Teacher Prep Transfer Guide

To teach in Oregon's K-12 school system, you must be licensed and must have a minimum of a bachelor’s. For specific information on teacher credentials, visit the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission.

Chemeketa courses are offered to serve professional development needs of educators living in the area. Gain skills in the teaching field by taking classes, such as –

• Technology for Educators
• Spanish for Educators
• Multicultural Education
• Education based study abroad in Oaxaca (during spring break)

Transfer requirements vary between each university, so let Chemeketa's education advisors and instructors help you navigate the process to achieve your goals.

Oregon Teacher Scholars Program (OTSP)

Become a teacher

• Must be enrolled in an Oregon approved preliminary licensure program.
• Must be racially or linguistically diverse.
• Attend conferences/events.
• Connect with other scholars.
• Build resume skills.
• Network with potential future employers.
• $5,000 scholarship

Apply at app.oregonstudentaid.gov between November 1st & March 1st