Overview

All University of Portland students progress through a set of shared course options as part of the University’s liberal arts Core Curriculum. This curriculum offers a foundation of multiple lenses to address enduring questions of human concern, integrating the liberal arts, the University mission, and the knowledge, skills, and values needed in a diverse society and in the workplace.

Overview

To qualify for the Elementary Education degree and recommendation for Oregon licensure, the following requirements must be met:

Passage of all TSPC approved tests required for licensure by March 1 of the sophomore year. Exceptions are subject to approval by the associate dean;

Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of study;

Successful completion of all coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50;

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 in all education classes;

A grade of C or better in all education courses; candidates who receive a grade of C or lower in any education course must repeat the course;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education
Theories of Child Development in Educational Contexts
Sociocultural Foundations of Education
Inclusive Policies and Practices for Diverse Learners
Curriculum and Instruction for the Elementary Classroom
Technology in Education
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: After this date, the University of Portland will continue to take applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply with the Common Application (available for Fall 2024)
Apply with the UP Application (available for Fall 2024)
Official secondary school records
Secondary School Report / Recommendation Form
Essay (follow application prompts)
SAT or ACT Exam

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Out-of-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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