International Teacher Education Program

The College of Education offers an International Teacher Education Program for students who hold teaching licenses in other countries and who are seeking Oregon teaching licenses. It is designed to meet the Initial Teaching Licensure requirements set forth by Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Through an individualized planned program, students fulfill all of the requirements stated above for the Graduate Teacher Education Program through either equivalency, substitution, or current coursework/classroom experiences. A 6-credit student teaching experience is required, along with a minimum of 17 credits of coursework taken at PSU. Candidates will need to pass a state required performance assessment. For admissions procedures, testing requirements, and an appointment with program faculty, please call the COE at 503-725-4619.