Great Teachers Start at PSU
Priority deadline for Master of Education is January 15.
At PSU, we prepare teachers for immediate success — and employment — through strong partnerships with local schools. Gain hands-on experience, advocate for all students, and make a meaningful difference in classrooms and communities.
We offer flexible master's degrees, expert instruction, and real impact. Take the next step toward a rewarding teaching career today!
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We Offer Diverse Teacher Pathways
Pick the graduate program that's right for you!
Special Education
Special educators work in collaboration with lead instructors and teaching assistants to develop individualized lesson plans for students with a wide range of special needs. We offer one pathway:
- Special Education K-12: Learn to teach students with a wide range of support needs from complex disabilities to those who need targeted support with behavior, social, or academic skills.
Elementary Education
Elementary educators are generalists, teaching a little bit of everything in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. We offer three pathways:
- Elementary Education: Work with K-5 students and create a vibrant learning community.
- Bilingual Teacher Pathway: If you are bilingual and want to support students—especially in developing language skills, this path is for you!
- International Teacher Education: Designed for educators who have a teaching license in another country and now want to earn an Oregon teaching license.
Secondary Education
Middle school and high school teachers specialize in a specific subject and teach multiple groups of students throughout the day. We offer three pathways:
- Graduate Teacher Education Program: If you love your subject area and want to teach teenagers, this program is for you!
- Bilingual Teacher Pathway: If you’re bilingual and have subject-area expertise, this path is for you!
- International Teacher Education Program: Designed for educators who have a teaching license in another country and now want to earn an Oregon teaching license.
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Completing a teacher preparation program in Portland ensures you’ll learn from the best and land a job as soon as you graduate. PSU has built an extensive network of partnerships with local schools and districts, so our graduates quickly find jobs within Portland Public Schools and other districts.
Take the next step in your career journey today! Fill in your contact details and one of our advisors will be in touch.
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Gain hands-on experience
With us, you will:
- Earn your master’s degree and Oregon teaching license in one to three years. Choose the flexible option that works for you!
- Design, plan, and implement lesson plans that encourage creativity, build community, and make a real impact on your students' futures.
- Learn from experienced elementary, secondary, and special education teachers who have scholarly expertise and advanced degrees.
- Gain hands-on teaching experience and build strong connections. Become an advocate for all students.
How to Become a Teacher in Oregon
- Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
- Choose a subject and grade level. PSU offers tracks in elementary, secondary, and special education.
- Complete a teacher preparation program. The program must qualify for a TSPC Oregon Preliminary Teaching License. All PSU teacher preparation programs qualify.
- Complete your student teaching requirements through the teacher preparation program.
- Apply for your license through the state, complete your background check, and pass testing requirements.
Accreditation
PSU's teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).