K-12 Teacher Preparation

Portland State University educates prospective K-12 teachers in the Graduate School of Education. Teacher licensing is part of the Master of Education degree and is achieved through the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (note: programs in bilingual education, ESL, special education, library/media, counseling, adult education, and administration are also available in the Graduate School of Education and may be contacted by calling 503-725-4619.)

Undergraduates at Portland State University may prepare for competitive admissions by consulting with appropriate advisers, by achieving high academic standards in the recommended and required courses for specialization and in courses in liberal arts, and by documenting successful experience with children in the public schools. Passing scores on teacher exams mandated by the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) are also required for entry into the GTEP.