Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
Complete prerequisite course work
Complete either the PRAXIS Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) prior to applying to the department.
Apply to the University by submitting the University Application for
Graduate Admission, the $50 fee, and one
official transcript from every college or university you have attended
except PSU. Mail to: Admissions, Portland State University, P.O. Box
751, Portland, OR 97207-0751 or deliver to Neuberger Hall, Room 104.
Apply to the Special Education Department by submitting the Special
Education Department packet. Mail to: Special and Counselor
Education-SPED, Graduate School of Education, Portland State
University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751 or deliver to
Graduate School of Education, Room 204.
All application material and forms can be accessed here: