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), a civil rights knowledge test, 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. Each licensure program in the COE has processes for utilizing the multiple measures tools which were developed by TSPC.
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 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 pdx.edu/education/btp.
Requirements
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
*required for licensure but may not be applied toward the M.Ed.
Total 56 credits for M.Ed
Total 69 credits for licensure