
Overview
This Special Education program at Portland State University is the only undergraduate teacher preparation licensure program in special education in the state of Oregon.
PSU's Special Education bachelor's degree is unique in that it offers preparation to teach students across a wide range of ages, including students age 3 through 21 and those who have more significant disabilities requiring extensive supports.
Our faculty bring students a wide range of expertise in special education including instructional methods such as autism, positive behavior supports, inclusion, assessment, early intervention/early childhood, transition to adulthood, and visual impairments.
Career
Graduates of the Special Educator License + BA/BS program are eligible for an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License with an endorsement in Special Education. This license enables candidates to teach students ages three through 21 (grades pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade) with a wide range of disabilities.
Accreditation
The Special Education Bachelor's degree at Portland State University is accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the state of Oregon's Teacher and Standards Practices Commission.
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Courses included
- Legal Foundations of Special Education
- Classroom Assessment, Instruction, and Behavior Management
- Families and Advocacy
- Reading Assessment and Instruction
- Professional Practices Seminar
- Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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General requirements
To enroll as a freshman (first year), you must have completed secondary school or high school. Your education must be equivalent to United States secondary school or high school education.
- You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
- Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.
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29837 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 29837 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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10081 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10081 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
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