In Oregon, educator candidates become eligible for a state educator license by completing coursework, student teaching and assessments, used to determine their status as program completers. Once all criteria are met, candidates can then be recommended to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC) for an educator license. Assessments during a program include subject matter test(s), and a nationally-scored assessment, edTPA.. For information on Oregon testing requirements please refer to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website.
Tools of multiple measure are available to programs to assist candidates for whom tests or assessments present a barrier to program completion. Currently, the teacher licensure programs in the COE have processes for utilizing the multiple measures tools which were developed by TSPC.
Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP) Program
The College of Education offers a teacher preparation program for bilingual/bicultural individuals who are employees in partner school districts, or bilingual/bicultural individuals seeking a Preliminary Teaching License at the elementary level.
The BTP core consists of 38 credits and 13 credits of field experience. In addition, the Dual-Language specialization of 18 credit hours is integrated into the program plan of study: BTP teacher candidates now have the option to pursue either an ESOL endorsement or a Dual-Language Specialization and practicum, increasing the program by 1-4 credits. Required prerequisite classes should be completed prior to admission into the BTP program. Students may apply at the undergraduate (with a transfer of 90 credits from approved Education Transfer Map) or graduate level. BTP is a part-time program offering evening and weekend classes.For more information please see the BTP site at pdx.edu/education/btp.
Requirements
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
*required for licensure but cannot be applied toward the M.Ed.
Total 56 credits for M.Ed
Total 69 credits for licensure