波特兰州立大学

Great teachers start at PSU. The master’s degree in education prepares you to be a part of a new wave of progressive K-12 teachers. As America’s schools become more racially and ethnically diverse, serving students with different cultures, languages, and abilities, our teachers need to adapt. The College of Education will equip you to teach in an inclusive and equitable environment, utilizing the latest technology to help you succeed. You will be a teacher who helps each student succeed on their unique terms.

As a student of the GTEP program, you will be able to choose from two tracks: elementary or secondary education. The elementary track will help you develop a deep understanding of the subjects taught in elementary schools, while the secondary track will allow you to specialize in one (or two) subjects as a high school or middle school teacher.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Earn your master’s degree and Oregon teaching license in one year (perfect for those who can go to school full-time) or two years (works great for those with other work commitments)
• Design, plan, and implement lesson plans that encourage creativity, build community, and make a real impact on your students’ goals and future careers
• Challenge yourself to help create sustainable equity and inclusion in education
• Experience incredible value: Learn from experienced elementary and secondary school teachers who have scholarly expertise and advanced degrees—and do so in convenient locations and at an accessible price

ADD AN ENDORSEMENT OR SPECIALIZATION

An endorsement helps teachers focus in an educational area, and can be added for any grade level or teaching subject. You can add one of the following endorsements to your program:

• Reading
• English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL)
• Special Education Endorsement
• Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL)
• Mathematics Instructional Leader Specialization

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MASTER'S DEGREE IN THE GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM?

When you successfully complete the GTEP, you will be prepared to promote the academic, career, personal, and social development of students and will be eligible for a position as an elementary or secondary classroom teacher. Others move into specialist and administrative roles. GTEP has built an extensive network of partnerships with schools and school districts in the Portland metro area. As a result, our graduates often find jobs within Portland Public Schools. PSU teacher candidates are sought after by principals both for student teaching field placements and for hiring.