Prerequisite coursework

There is only one prerequisite course for applicants to this program. This course is offered at Portland State University each term, or it is also available in an online format.

Psychology 311 Human Development

Coursework taken at another university or community college can be considered if:

• The course content is comparable to the original course
  
• The course was taken at an accredited post-secondary institution
• You received a C or better
  

Contact program faculty to initiate the course review process. You need to submit a course substitution form and a copy of the course syllabus/course description with the application packet. Your course substitution request is reviewed and a decision is rendered within three to four weeks.

Content area approval requirement

Each academic department at Portland State has an advisor who can review your transcript(s) and determine if you have the necessary coursework to qualify to teach in your academic content area. Use the departmental advisor list to contact the appropriate advisor and schedule an advising appointment. Plan to bring copies of all transcripts to the meeting and a Departmental Recommendation form. If you have met the necessary requirement for a content area, the advisor signs the form to qualify you for this program.

Test requirements

Documentation indicating passing scores for the following tests is required for admission into this program.

• California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or the Praxis I: Preprofessional Skills Test (PPST)
  
• Praxis II: Subjects Assessment in Specialty Area

Note: The following test is to be taken after acceptance into the program:

• ORELA (if you expect to teach at the middle school level)

Web resources for required tests:

CBEST www.cbest.nesinc.com
PPST www.ets.org/praxis
ORELA www.orela.nesinc.com