Prerequisite Coursework - EIEC

Prerequisites (EISE)

The following course must be completed before starting the EISE program. The program starts at the beginning of summer term each year. The prerequisite course must have been completed within seven years prior to beginning the program.

• PSY 460 Child Psychology (4 credits)

In the chart below each course is described, times offered at PSU, and important notes about the course are provided:

The following courses, while not required, are highly recommended as preparation for the Special Educator program:

- SPED 410/519: Principles of Special Education (3 credits)

- PSY 459/559 Infant Development (3 credits)

- CI 251 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 credits)

Entrance Exams (EISE)

Applicants are required to take and pass either the CBEST or PPST (unless they hold a current Oregon teaching license). The test should be taken early enough to receive the results by February; this usually requires tests to be taken by November or December.

It is the applicant's responsibility to register for the exam and make sure the scores are provided to the Department. Registration materials are available in the Graduate School of Education in room 204. Portland State University Testing Services has additional test information at 503-725-4428.

If the CBEST exam is taken please be aware that you will need to provide a photocopy of the test results you receive even if you request scores to be sent to Portland State University. The testing agency sends a list of scores to the university but no information to our department. We must have a copy of your scores in order to process your application.

Study materials for the entrance exams are available at the Portland State University Bookstore and from the testing organizations themselves.