Individuals interested in seeking a master’s degree in teaching, counseling or creative writing are invited to attend Oregon State University-Cascades’ Graduate Open House. Admissions representatives, program faculty, academic advisors and current students will be available to discuss the graduate programs’ curriculum, application requirements and deadlines, and financial aid.

The nationally accredited graduate teaching program offers initial licensure at the elementary or secondary levels, with endorsements in elementary multiple subjects, and in middle and high school language arts, social studies, math or science.

Also nationally accredited, the graduate counseling program offers options in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. Students graduate with course requirements fulfilled for state licensing and national certification.

The MFA in Creative Writing is a low-residency program that incorporates instruction in the craft and profession of creative writing. Students embark on a long-distance and individualized course of study with a faculty mentor, and twice a year join fellow students for intensive 10-day residences of writing workshops, lectures and seminars.