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All This and Smart Too!
We are proud that
educational excellence is available at all levels in our
community. Three area school districts offer both
traditional and non-traditional public education options
at the primary and secondary levels including three
foreign language immersion schools and two international
high schools.
Private
schools include numerous elementary schools and high
schools, including various denominational and special
education centers for all students--gifted, as well as
physically and mentally challenged. Find
out more about local private schools.
The University
of Oregon with a student population of over
20,000,
is a major research institution and important center for
advanced learning. Many of the University's professional
schools and departments are highly ranked nationally,
including the Schools of Journalism, Music, Business,
Molecular Biology, Law and College of Arts and Sciences.
Lane
Community College (LCC), a public, two-year
institution, enrolls over 41,000 students each academic
year. LCC offers excellent preparation for four-year
colleges and, since 1985, has been continually ranked
among the top five community colleges in the nation. LCC
plays a major role in our region's economic development,
offering comprehensive job training and retraining.
Other instructional programs include professional
technical degree and certificate programs, high school
diploma and GED programs, continuing education noncredit
courses and transfer credit programs.
Northwest
Christian College (NCC) is an accredited school
offering four-year bachelor's degrees in Biblical
Studies, Ministry, Elementary Educational and a variety
of other occupations and professions, NCC also offers a
master's degree in School/Consulting, and a degree
completion program for adults.
Eugene
Bible College offers bachelor's degrees
in Christian Counseling, Biblical Studies, Christian
Education and Youth Ministries, among others. Other
higher education institutions include Pioneer Pacific College. Linfield College has a
center for adult degree programs.
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