Experience Education With Purpose at WPU Online
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Degree options for both initial licensure and advancement for licensed educators
Partnerships and practicums with schools in East Multnomah County and beyond
Flexible start dates throughout the year
Enlighten Minds in Diverse Classrooms
Ready to begin or advance your career as a culturally responsive educator? Education programs at WPU Online prepare instructors who reflect and respect the diverse identities of their students, integrating culturally responsive methodologies into their teaching.
The online education programs reflect Warner Pacific University’s deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, serving a culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse student body that will then go on to serve equally diverse communities — allowing students to see themselves in their teachers, mentors, and administration.
Underpinned by a university-wide Christian ethos that emphasizes moral integrity and service, our programs prepare educators to meet the varying needs of students in a pluralistic society.
Education Programs at WPU Online
Experience Education With Purpose
Our Online Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Built for those seeking preliminary teaching licensure, whether you’re a career changer or a paraprofessional with classroom experience, the MAT program equips you with the skills to make a difference in modern classrooms.
Master of Education (MEd)
Designed for already-licensed educators seeking professional growth, the MEd program allows you to advance your pedagogy and research skills.
SPED, ESOL, and reading endorsements available.
High-Quality Academics at an Affordable Cost
For 2025, Warner Pacific University is ranked No. 4 in Top Performers on Social Mobility and No. 6 in Best Value Schools in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.
To provide you with a quality education at an accessible cost, we price our online graduate programs at $860 per credit hour.
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Diversity in Education Grant
With the support of the $3.2 million Hawkins Program Grant, WPU is preparing a guided pathway for community college transfer students in high-need teaching fields with a Special Education bachelor’s and an ESOL endorsement with the State Seal of Biliteracy.
Recognition for Warner Pacific University
Federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) by the U.S. Department of Education
Ranked No. 1 in Top Performers on Social Mobility in Oregon and No. 4 in Top Performers on Social Mobility in the U.S. in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 2 in Oregon and tied for No. 12 among the Best Regional Colleges in the West in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report
About WPU Online
Founded in 1937 as Pacific Bible College, Warner Pacific University serves a diverse population of students in the Portland metropolitan area and beyond through accessible online education. Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), WPU Online is dedicated to providing high-quality degrees that offer clear, flexible paths to civic engagement, spiritual enrichment, and economic security.
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How Do Educators Benefit from the MEd and MAT?
When you graduate from WPU’s MAT program, you’re all set to start the process of getting your Preliminary Teaching License in Oregon. This license lets you teach in public schools, education service districts, and charter schools. It’s good for three years and you can renew it, which gives you a chance to build up the advanced skills needed to move on to a Professional Teaching License.
If you already have an Oregon Teaching License and want to keep advancing as an educator, WPU’s MEd program allows you to further specialize your skill set with endorsements in areas like Special Education (SPED), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), or Reading Interventionist.