Portland-State-University 2023-2024 Bulletin

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 an Oregon teaching license. It is designed to meet the Preliminary Teaching License 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.