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Western Oregon University will allow credit and placement of exam scores of 3, 4, and 5. The amount of credit will vary from subject to subject.

Business/Commerce, General

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Elementary Education and Teaching

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Secondary Education and Teaching

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Foreign Language Teacher  Education

Health Teacher Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Reading Teacher Education

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Social Studies Teacher Education

Computer Teacher Education

Biology Teacher Education

Chemistry Teacher Education

French Language Teacher Education

German Language Teacher Education

History Teacher Education

Spanish Language Teacher Education

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Education, General

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Educational/Instructional Technology

Special Education and Teaching, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities

English Language and Literature, General

Rhetoric and Composition

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Deaf Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

Mathematics and Computer Science

Natural Sciences

Biological and Physical Sciences

Philosophy

Planetary Astronomy and Science

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Psychology, General

Geropsychology

Public Administration

Geography

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Anthropology

Social Sciences, General

Economics, General

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

Dance, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Music, General

History, General

Fire Services Administration

Homeland Security

Corrections

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Mathematics, General

Located about an hour from the ocean, mountain ranges, and other fun destinations in the state, Western Oregon University (WOU) is welcoming, beautiful, and affordable. WOU is known for educating the most teachers in classrooms across the state of Oregon, but beyond our legacy in Education we offer 40+ academic majors, including one of the few American Sign Language programs in the country. With a diverse community of less than 4,000 students, we take a student-focused approach, so you can be sure that We got You! In addition to teaching excellence, WOU's faculty members are engaged in wide-ranging scholarship as well as community-based projects, including many faculty-student collaborations. Our picturesque, award-winning campus blends welcoming traditional features with 21st century convenience, including many multimedia classrooms, extensive wireless Web access and a modern and well equipped recreation center.

Western Oregon University

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