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

Inclusive Elementary Educator Program (IEEP)

Secondary Dual Educator Program (SDEP)

International Teacher Education Program

Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP) Program

Initial K-12 Teaching License in Library Media

READOregon

ESOL/Bilingual endorsement

Library Media 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

Continuing Education Graduate School of Education (CE/ED)

Special Educator Initial License Program

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

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

Requirements

Courses

SpEd 510Foundations of Special Education

3

SpEd 510Legal & Ethical Foundations

3

SpEd 510Classroom Assessment, Instruction, & Behavior Management

4

SpEd 510Math Assessment & Instruction

3

SpEd 509Professional Introduction to the Start of the School Year

2

SpEd 510Reading Assessment & Instruction

3

SpEd 521Behavior Management in the Classroom

3

SpEd 509Practicum: Academic Skills Focus

3

SpEd 510Curriculum & Assessment for Students with DD/ASD-I

4

SpEd 510Curriculum & Instruction for Students with DD/ASD II

4

SpEd 509Practicum: Functional Life Skills Focus

3

SpEd 510Families & Advocacy

3

SpEd 510IEP & Collaborative Teaming

3

SpEd 510Assessment

3

SpEd 510Reading & Writing across the Continuum

4

SpEd 525Student Teaching

6-15

SpEd 507Student Teaching Seminar

1

SpEd 510: Reading Assessment and Instruction, Classroom Assessment, Instruction, & Behavior Management, Families & Advocacy: Separate sections for those seeking either early childhood/elementary or middle level/high school authorizations.

Total Credit Hours: 64