Portland-State-University 2016-2017 Bulletin

Certificates

Specialized academic certificates are offered by several units in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Applied Linguistics/TESL, Chicano/Latino Studies, World Languages/Teaching Japanese, Revitalizing Endangered Indigenous Languages, and postbaccalaureate certificates in Black Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. (Refer to the appropriate department for certificate requirements.) Requirements for these certificates are met concurrently with completion of a major in a selected field.

Secondary teaching licenses allow the student to teach the selected discipline at specified grade levels in public schools in Oregon. Recommended courses for those preparing to be teachers are listed under appropriate departments.