Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Learning Outcomes
The bachelor of science in secondary education leads to recommendation for Oregon licensure for two levels of authorization: middle level and high school education. Subject area endorsements are available in biology, chemistry, French, German, language arts, advanced mathematics, music, physics, social studies, and Spanish. We also offer a course of study to prepare high school religion teachers.
General degree outcomes are listed below. Candidates for the degree will be able to:
- Plan instruction that supports student progress in learning in content areas and is appropriate for the middle school and high school developmental levels.
- Establish a classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Engage students in planned learning activities.
- Evaluate, act upon, and report student progress in learning.
- Exhibit professional behaviors, ethics, and values.
Degree Requirements
To qualify for the degree and recommendation for Oregon licensure, the following requirements must be met:
- Passage of NES EAS (National Evaluation Series Essential Academic Skills) subtest I, II, and III (TSPC determines passing scores);
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of study;
- Successful completion of all coursework with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.50;
- A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 in all education classes;
- A grade of C or better in all education courses (candidates who receive a grade of C- or lower in any education course must repeat the course);
- Completion of a teaching endorsement (major) in at least one of the secondary endorsement areas with a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.70 in that area and a grade of a C in all endorsement classes. Ordinarily, a minimum of 75 percent of the credits in an endorsement area of the secondary specialty area must be taken at the University of Portland for a secondary undergraduate major to student teach in that area. The permission of the associate dean must be obtained for an exception;
- Passage of ORELA subject area tests (TSPC determines passing scores);
- Successful completion of student teaching to include two work samples;
- Recommendation for licensure from the associate dean;
- Subject to approval by the dean, candidates who are not able to complete student teaching and student teaching seminar and/or other licensure requirements may be recommended for graduation without licensure by substituting upper-division educational coursework which meets University requirements for a degree.
See University Core Requirements
Degree Requirements
Major Requirements — 81 hours
| ED 150 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ED 231 | MS/HS Human Development | 3 |
| ED 301 | MS/HS Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| ED 320/SJP 320 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED 330 | Policies and Practices for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| ED 411 | Assessment | 3 |
| ED 427 | MS/HS Classroom Relationships and Management | 3 |
| ED 450 | Models of Teaching and Literacy Development | 3 |
| ED 452 | MS/HS Content Methods: Language Arts | 3 |
| Or | |
| ED 453 | MS/HS Content Methods: Math | 3 |
| Or | |
| ED 454 | MS/HS Content Methods: World Language | 3 |
| Or | |
| ED 456 | MS/HS Content Methods: Social Studies | 3 |
| Or | |
| ED 457 | MS/HS Content Methods: Science | 3 |
| ED 471 | MS/HS Student Teaching | 3 |
| ED 473 | MS/HS Student Teaching | 3 |
| ED 475 | MS/HS Student Teaching: Advanced | 3 |
| ED 486 | MS/HS Seminar for Student Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 107 | College Writing | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Endorsement courses | 30 |
Total Credit Hours: 120