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To be considered for admission, candidates must:
- Possess a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (undergraduate, upper division, or graduate)
Admission to the program requires two application packets:
Packet #1 to the Portland State University Office of Admissions (104 Neuberger Hall – or mail to Portland State Admissions, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207):
- PSU Graduate Admission Form
- Please check the box for MS under DEGREES, the box for Initial under Licensure, with Major code: EDSP, Concentration code: SPED, and Endorsement Area code: SPED.
- One set of official transcripts from all institutions you have attended, except Portland State, in sealed original envelopes from the institutions
- $50 application fee
Packet #2 to The Department of Special Education and Counselor Education (Rm 204 of the Education building or to Special Education Department, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207):
- Special Education Program Admission Application
- One set of official transcripts from all institutions attended, including Portland State, (including any graduate-level course work)
- Cover letter describing career goals and accomplishments. Special experiences, background skills, and abilities should be noted
- Special Education Transcript Review form
- Writing sample
- Two Recommendation forms
- Up-to-date résumé - (resume sample)
- One copy of current Oregon teaching license from TSPC website
Please feel free to download the forms in each of the packets. You may also contact Tasa Lehman at Continuing Education 503-725-4619 to have an application packet mailed to you.
It is the applicant's responsibility to follow up and ensure that all admission materials are submitted in a timely manner.
Application Deadline for winter term: November 1