Special Education Licensure Programs

The PSU College of Education offers licensure and endorsement programs for:

• Persons seeking their special education initial Oregon teaching license.

• Persons seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License with elementary education and a special education endorsement through an integrated dual program (Inclusive Elementary Educator Program).

• Persons seeking mid-level and/or secondary education initial Oregon teaching license in a content area and a special education endorsement through an integrated dual program (Secondary Dual Education Program).

• Teachers who hold a valid Oregon teaching license in general education and wish to add the special education endorsement.

• Teachers who hold a valid Oregon teaching license in special education and wish to take advanced specialty coursework as part of their continuing professional development plan.

• Persons who wish to complete a Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in special education.

Dual endorsement options

The Special Education program offers a dual endorsement option in elementary education (general education licensure) and special education, referred to as the Inclusive Elementary Educators Program (IEEP). A Secondary Dual Endorsement Program (SDEP) is offered in mid-level high-school education and special education. Students who complete these programs receive two endorsements and their master's degree.

Learn more about special education programs on our web page for prospective students or attending one of our advising sessions.

PSU offers programs leading to state licensure and endorsements in the following areas:

• Special Educator Initial License or Endorsement
• Visually Impaired Learner Initial License or Endorsement
• Special Education: Early Intervention and Early Childhood Initial License or Endorsement