Admission (IEEP)

Application Deadline for 20011-2013 cohort: April 1, 2011

Selection Process

Admission to the Inclusive Elementary Educators program is selective and competitive. Each application receives a thorough review from the admissions committee. High values are placed on interpersonal skills, academic achievement, course work preparation, potential to meet the needs of pupils, collaboration skills, time management and organization, and successful experience with children (with and without disabilities). A goal of Portland State University's Graduate School of Education is to attract academically able students who reflect diverse cultural backgrounds and who seek to work with children of varying abilities. Applicants are interviewed by a team of faculty members and educators from the field.

Admission Deadlines

Applicants must submit separate applications and required materials to both the University Admissions Office (104 NH) and to the Graduate School of Education Office (ED 204). The current deadline is April 1, 2011 for admission to the 2011-2013 cohort.

Application Process

1. Portland State University Admission
   Complete the online Application for Admission to Graduate Degree Programs and submit it to the PSU Admissions Office (104 NH, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207). This requires one official transcript sent directly to Admissions from each college or university attended. Plan to allow 6-8 weeks for transcripts to be received by PSU.
2. School of Education Admission
   Applicants to the Inclusive Elementary Educators Program must furnish to the Graduate School of Education's Department of Special Education (ED 204) the following materials:
   1. Complete the Inclusive Elementary Educators Program application.
      
   2. One official transcript from each college or university attended.
      
   3. A completed Inclusive Elementary Educators Program Student Transcript Review form.
      
   4. Proof of passing scores from either the Praxis I: (Pre-Professional Skills Tests) or CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test).
      
   5. Proof of passing scores from the ORELA Multiple Subjects Examination.
      
   6. Two completed recommendation forms from supervisors of paid or volunteer experiences or from another person attesting to the applicant's aptitude for teaching. These recommendations should speak to the candidate's recent successful experiences with children or youth with and without disabilities.
      
   7. A completed Writing Sample.
   8. A completed Resume. See resume template for standards.
      

Application checklist for admission to the Inclusive Elementary Educator Program

All application material and forms can be accessed here:

SPED Department Packet

For application form and information contact:

Department of Special Education
Graduate School of Education
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
(503) 725-4619