Post Baccalaureate and Post Master’s Certificate Options
The School of Education offers advanced preparation for licensed teachers who hold either a bachelor's or master's degree in education. Baccalaureate-prepared candidates may complete an 18 semester hour Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Reading, Special Education or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Master’s-prepared candidates may complete a Post Master’s Certificate in Reading, Special Education, ESOL, Initial ("Preliminary") Administrator License, Continuing ("Professional") Administrator license, Neuroeducation or Higher Education and Student Affairs. Post Master's Certificate programs require 12-18 semester hours. All Post Baccalaureate and Post Master’s Certificate courses conform to the academic regulations of the Graduate School.
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Admission Requirements
- Post Baccalaureate Certificate Statement of Goals
- Current resume
- Two recommendation forms and letters
- Copy of United States approved teaching license (must be current and valid)
- Official transcripts (from all previously attended academic institutions)
- A bachelor's degree or its equivalent in education from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland
Post Master’s Certificate Admission Requirements
- Post Master Certificate Statement of Goals
- Current resume
- Two recommendation forms and letters
- Copy of United States approved teaching license (must be current and valid). Note: The Continuing (“Professional”) Administrator License (CAL) specialty option requires a valid Initial (“Preliminary”) Administrator License for admission. A teaching license is not required for the neuroeducator or higher education and student affairs certificate.
- Official transcripts (from all previously attended academic institutions)
- A master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland