Admissions | Elementary Education Master's

Admission Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Complete prerequisite coursework Meet Portland State University's graduate level English language proficiency requirements.

Admissions Timeline
Program Start	Fall	Winter	Spring
*Priority Application Deadline	January 15	--	--
Final Application Deadline	April 15	October 1	October 1
Prerequisite Deadline	By the start of the program

*Submitting your application by the priority deadline will allow you access to the scholarship application due by February 1st.

Prerequisite Coursework

MTH 211, 212, 213 - Foundations of Elementary Mathematics

Review a list of approved prerequisite courses at Oregon universities and community colleges

If an applicant takes an equivalent course listed on this chart, a transcript that shows the course grade serves as documentation.
If an applicant has taken a similar course or is considering a course that is not on this list, that course must be reviewed through the Prerequisite Waiver Form with an education advisor.

View course schedules for Portland State and local community colleges if planning to take prerequisites in the area.

OPTIONAL Highly recommended courses

LIB 428 - Children’s Literature
ED 420 - Introduction to Education
CI 432 - Computer Applications
ART 312 - Art for Elementary Teachers
MUS 381 - Music Fundamentals

Elementary music

Music is a single-subject K-12 endorsement. If you are interested in teaching this subject in elementary school, the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) will be the correct program for you. GTEP leads to a teaching license with a single-subject endorsement.

Required Application Materials

Below is the list of the materials and information you will need to provide as part of your online application. We recommend preparing these materials in advance of submitting your application.

Unofficial Transcripts: from your bachelor’s degree-granting institution and from any institution at which you have earned graduate-level credit
Official Transcripts: After you are admitted, you must submit official transcripts to the Graduate School. Ensure that official transcripts include any prerequisite courses taken.
English Language Proficiency: Automatically assessed in your application materials. Learn more about your options for proving proficiency.
Résumé
Statement of Purpose
References: Submit contact information for at least three references via the application. Portland State University will contact your references and provide them with instructions for submitting recommendation forms.

Admissions Instructions

Create an account or sign into the Portland State University Admissions Application system.
Select "Start New Application"
Then select "Graduate Application"
For the college, select "College of Education"
For the program of study, select: "Elementary Education, MEd"
Select the term you plan to start the program

It is a University requirement that students register and pay for at least one credit in the term they are admitted. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation of your admission. If you need to change the term for which you intend to begin classes after you have submitted your application, please contact us at askcoe@pdx.edu to discuss your options.

Questions about the application process?

If you have questions about the application process, contact askcoe@pdx.edu.
Learn about available scholarships and financial aid.