Undergraduate Degree
Classroom teaching and special education teaching at the
elementary level both require broad subject area preparation. Candidates are encouraged to complete
undergraduate degree programs with course work in psychology, literature,
biological and physical sciences, math, social sciences, health, art, music and
physical education. PSU advisors in the
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (Neuberger Hall, room 491E, 503-725-3822) and in the Graduate School of
Education (ED204, 503-725-4619) during general advising sessions can offer
recommendations for undergraduate experiences.
To be considered for admission to the program, applicants
must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants should have a strong academic
record; a minimum of 3.0 cumulative (or upper division/graduate) GPA is
necessary for admission.
In addition to completing the B.S./B.A. degree, there are
three types of activities that applicants must complete and document as part of
their application. These are:
1. Completion of specific prerequisite
undergraduate courses,
2. Volunteer or paid experience with children with
and without disabilities, and
3. Completion of test requirements as set by the
State of Oregon.
Applicants usually pre-plan and work on these activities one
or more years before applying to the program. It is also assumed that applicants have a basic knowledge of computer
skills.
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