The Bilingual Teacher Pathway program is built on the premise that bilingualism and biliteracy are valuable assets in today’s culturally and linguistically diverse society and educational system. We look for applicants who believe in this premise and who desire to work with students to build their bilingualism. Successful students in our program are curious, student-centered, and committed to equity and inclusion in their classrooms.
Admissions Timeline |
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Application Opens | September |
Priority Application Deadline* | January 15 |
Final Application Deadline | April 15 |
Final Application Materials Due** | April 29 |
Prerequisite Deadline | By the start of the program |
Program Start | Fall |
Additional Timeline Information:
*If you submit by our priority deadline, you will have access to our scholarship application, which is due by February 1st.
**Recommendations can sometimes take longer to arrive. You can submit your application before these have arrived. This deadline is to allow a short grace period for your recommendations to arrive, if necessary.
After submission, your application will be reviewed by staff and faculty. We make every effort to communicate admissions decisions by June 15.
Admissions requirements
- Be eligible for admission to Portland State University
- Be bilingual and bicultural
- Have a minimum of 90 credits or a bachelor’s degree by the beginning of the program
- Aspire to be a bilingual/bicultural elementary school teacher
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least.:
- 2.75 for graduate applicants
- 2.5 for undergraduate applicants
Prerequisite coursework
- Math 211, 212, and 213
- LIB 428
Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to qualify.
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