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

Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP) Program

The College of Education offers a preparation program for bilingual/bicultural individuals who are employees in partner school districts or bilingual/bicultural individuals seeking initial teacher licensure at the elementary level.

The BTP core consists of 38 credits and 13-16 credits of field experience. In addition, the Dual-Language specialization of 18 credit hours is integrated into the program plan of study. Required prerequisite classes should be completed prior to admission into the BTP program. Students may apply at the undergraduate (120 credits/senior status) or graduate level. BTP is a part-time program offering evening and weekend classes. For more information please see the BTP site at www.pdx.edu/ci/btp.

 

Please Note: The BTP Program is undergoing revisions during the 2019-2020 Academic Year (thus the multiple 410/510 course numbers).

Requirements

Early Childhood and Elementary Education

BBE 410-510	Human Development & Learning in Multi-cultural/lingual Communities	4
BBE 424-524	Professional Development & Reflection	2
BBE 432-532	Language and Literacy Development of Diverse Learners	3
BBE 434-534	Planning, Assessment, and Curriculum	3
BBE 410-510	Introduction to Elementary Mathematics Methods	3
BBE 410-510	Culturally Responsive Learning Environments	3
BBE 410-510	Elementary Integrated Methods	3
BBE 410-510	Technology & Education	3
BBE 410-510	Integrated Elementary Science Methods	3
BBE 410-510	Reflective Practitioner	4
BBE 410-510	Inquiry and Reflection into Language, Literacy & Culture	8
ITP 545 or 548	Student Teaching I	4*
ITP 546 or 549	Student Teaching II	9*
	or
CI 443/543	Effective Strategies for Language Minority Students	3
CI 496/596	Second Language Acquisition & Development for K-12 Educators	3
BBE 410-510	Biliteracy Development	3
ELP 465/565	ELL School Community Relations	3
ELP 466/566	Impact of Language and Culture	3
BBE 410-510	Literacy Development Through the Content	3
Total Credit Hours:		58

*required for licensure but may not be applied toward the M.Ed.

Total 57 credits for M.Ed

Total 70-73 credits for licensure