GTEP Admission

Graduate Teacher Education Program Application (GTEP)

The Summer 2013 GTEP application deadline is

Monday, December 3, 2012

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a strong academic record; in most cases, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is necessary. They must also submit passing scores on a basic educational skills test and a subject area test.

Admission to the GTEP is selective and competitive. High value is placed on interpersonal skills, experience in working with preK-12 students, academic achievement, coursework preparation, and potential to meet the needs of all students.

Candidates must complete two separate applications as part of the process of applying to GTEP:

GTEP Application

Applications to GTEP can be submitted at any time, but must be received no later than December 3, 2012. The following materials serve as documentation of an applicant’s qualifications and must be received by the December 1st deadline in order for their application to be considered for 2012 GTEP:

• GTEP application submitted online (see below)
• Personal statement – completed as part of the online GTEP application
• Three (3) letters of recommendation – there is a required cover sheet (available as a download within the online application). Each recommender completes the cover sheet and attaches a written narrative on their organization’s letterhead
• Transcripts of all academic coursework and degree(s) to date; PSU transcripts can be unofficial; all others must be official. If an applicant is enrolled in courses during Fall term, they should provide an unofficial transcript that shows enrollment in the course(s); a transcript with the final grade(s) must be submitted no later than December 16
• Evidence of prerequisite courses (transcript) – Grades for these courses serve as evidence of content knowledge of the applicant. Prerequisite courses must be taken for a grade and the final grade must be B- or better. For applicants applying to GTEP for Early Childhood and/or Elementary authorization levels, three (3) of the seven (7) prerequisite courses must be completed; For applicants applying to GTEP for Middle Level and/or High School Authorization levels, PSY 311 must be completed
• Test Score Report (paper copy) that shows passing test scores on a basic skills test (CBEST, Praxis I/PPST, or WEST-B)
• For applicants applying to GTEP for Middle Level and/or High School Authorization levels, a Departmental Recommendation Form is also required; make an appointment with a Secondary Adviser for Departmental Recommendation to have this form completed

[If extenuating circumstances have affected an applicant's ability to provide the required materials by the December 1, 2011 application deadline, there is a place to provide a specific explanation in the online application.]

Documentation for the remaining requirements, i.e., paper copies of additional test score reports, transcripts with additional prerequisite course grades (this includes any required courses listed on the Departmental Recommendation Form) and/or evidence of a Bachelors degree, should also be submitted by December 1 2011, or as soon as possible after the application deadline.

If an applicant has not completed a Bachelor's degree by the December 1st application deadline, it is the applicant's responsibility to submit a final transcript that shows the posting of their degree as soon as it is available; an application file is not considered complete until this transcript has been received. All documentation must be submitted to the Program Office by May 30, 2013, in order to be eligible to begin 2012 GTEP on June 24, 2013.

Part of the GTEP admissions process involves an interview. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive email notification of when your interview with GTEP faculty is scheduled. Please reserve Friday, February 8, 2013, 12-6 pm ; your interview will be scheduled for a 90-minute period within this timeframe.

Apply for GTEP online

Please access our online application through the link above to create a free admissions account. If you do not already have an account, you can create a free account, complete your application and track the progress of your application through this site.

• If you need assistance accessing the GTEP online application, please email tkhelp@pdx.edu.
• If you have questions about the GTEP application process, please email askgtep@pdx.edu.

PSU Application

Applicants must also apply for graduate admissions to Portland State University by applying either online through the PSU Admissions Office website or completing a paper version of the application form and mailing it to the Admissions office.

Application deadline

Applications and supporting materials are due December 3, 2012 for summer 2013.

• Attend a GTEP group advising in the Graduate School of Education (view advising schedule)
• After attending a GTEP group advising session it is possible to schedule an appointment with a GTEP faculty member by contacting the GSE receptionist at 503-725-4619

NOTE:  An early admissions deadline of May 1, 2012 for Summer 2013 GTEP is available for those students enrolled in a qualifying pre-professional program at Portland State University.  If a PSU undergraduate is interested in teaching in the State of Oregon and is enrolled in the Child and Family Studies program, Elementary Education Minor, or Music Education Program, they should meet with their program advisor for more information.