Licensure

In Oregon, a system of multiple measures is used to determine the status of program completers, who can then be recommended to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC) for licensure. One component of this system requires the educator to pass a basic skills test, subject matter tests, and a civil rights knowledge test. For information on Oregon testing requirements please refer to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website.

Because passing tests is required for program completion in Oregon, the state pass rate is 100%. Those who do not pass the required tests are not considered program completers and are not eligible for licensure recommendation.

Graduate Teacher Education Program

Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader Specialization

Mathematics Instructional Leader - Grades 6-12 Specialization

Inclusive Elementary Educator Program (IEEP)

Secondary Dual Educator Program (SDEP)

Orientation and Mobility Stand Alone

Orientation and Mobility Add On

International Teacher Education Program

Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP) Program

READOregon

ESOL/Bilingual endorsement

Educational Administration

Literacy Education/Reading Endorsement

School Counseling Licensing

Special Education Licensure Programs

Special Educator Initial License Program

Added Special Educator Endorsement (AddSPED)

Visually Impaired Learner Initial License or Endorsement Program

Early Intervention Special Education Initial License or Endorsement Program

Special Educator Initial License Program

The Special Educator licensure program prepares teachers to work with children and youth with a range of disabilities in elementary and  secondary settings.  The Special Educator licensure program is offered either as a full time (one year) or part time (two year) program.

For current prerequisites please see: http://www.pdx.edu/sped/prerequisites

Requirements

Courses

SpEd 511Foundations of Special Education

3

SpEd 516Classroom Assessment, Instruction, and Behavior Management (Secondary)

4

SpEd 514Legal and Ethical Foundations of Special Education

3

SpEd 509Professional Introduction to the Start of the School Year

3

SpEd 522Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum 1

3

SpEd 537Reading Assessment & Instruction (Elementary)

4

SpEd 548Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom

3

SpEd 530Families and Advocacy

3

SpEd 509Professional Practices Seminar I

3

SpEd 523Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum II

3

SpEd 526IEP and Collaborative Teaming

4

SpEd 512Diagnostic Assessment

4

SpEd 538Reading Assessment and Instruction (Secondary)

4

SpEd 533Math Assessment and Instruction

3

SpEd 509Professional Practices Seminar II

3

SpEd 525Student Teaching

12

SpEd 510Inclusive Practices

2

Total Credit Hours: 64