College of Education

Program Details | Graduate Teacher Education

Total creditsEstimated resident costEstimated Washington border costEstimated non-resident cost
1-year program - 66$36,628$40,017$54,754
2-year program - 66$40,477$44,013$57,448

Program cost estimates are based on 2025/26 PSU tuition and fees only. This chart is provided to help you estimate the minimum tuition and fees for program completion. Additional fees may apply depending on the course of study that you choose to pursue and the specific courses for which you enroll, so you may also find it useful to review detailed tuition and fee information and the full cost of attendance for PSU programs.

Financial aid and scholarship options may be available to offset program costs. Visit COE Scholarships for specific details on how to qualify and apply.

Curriculum

The Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) provides aspiring teachers with pedagogical skills, and practical experience to effectively manage classrooms, teach diverse student populations and meet Oregon licensure requirements. Through the curriculum, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to educate for equity and social justice and utilize instructional strategies that are culturally and linguistically responsive. Students will engage in courses that emphasize positive learning environments and explore ways to integrate technology into instruction. The GTEP program offers subject-specific methodology which allows our students to focus on teaching strategies and methods uniquely suited to their academic subject, preparing them for a successful and impactful student teaching experience.

Course descriptions

For full course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.

Program Format

Modality

Hybrid: This program includes in-person and online coursework.

Full-time program

Time to completion: one year

Scheduling

Daytime and Evening: This rigorous program of study includes both daytime and evening classes, with an increasing emphasis on evening coursework as student teaching responsibilities expand, eventually transitioning to full-time student teaching by spring term

Weekly Estimated Time Commitment:

The PSU Credit Hour Policy defines 1 credit hour as requiring a minimum of 3 hours of student time per week over the course of the term. PSU operates on the quarter system, and terms last 10 weeks.

Graduate school is a big commitment; please consider this information as a starting tool to help you gain a sense of the time commitment. Students learn differently and you may find that it takes you more time to complete the coursework on a weekly basis. Generally, a graduate program is more intensive and should require more time on homework than undergraduate courses; therefore, we recommend planning for more time than the minimum.

Students in the GTEP 1-year program generally take 15-18 credits per term and should expect to spend at least 30 hours per week of classroom time on homework and related activities.

As the program progresses, students engage in experiential learning through student teaching, which requires a greater time investment and provides a practical application of the coursework.

Part-time program

Time to completion: two years

Scheduling

Evening hybrid classes: This two-year program of study uses a hybrid format, blending later afternoon/evening on-campus classes with online classes. In the second year, students begin their daytime student teaching, which increases to a full-time commitment in spring term.

Weekly Estimated Time Commitment

The PSU Credit Hour Policy defines 1 credit hour as requiring a minimum of 3 hours of student time per week over the course of the term. PSU operates on the quarter system, and terms last 10 weeks.

Graduate school is a big commitment; please consider this information as a starting tool to help you gain a sense of the time commitment. Students learn differently and you may find that it takes you more time to complete the coursework on a weekly basis. Generally, a graduate program is more intensive and should require more time on homework than undergraduate courses; therefore, we recommend planning for more time than the minimum.

  • First Year: Students take approximately 6 credits per term. This includes at least 12 hours of weekly classroom time, homework, and other related activities.
  • Second Year: The focus shifts to include experiential learning through student teaching. This phase requires a greater time investment and provides a practical application of the coursework.

Program of Study

Cohort: This program operates as a cohort model, meaning that students follow a set program of study with a group of peers, learning together and providing a peer-support network. The program of study below outlines these classes term-by-term.

Full-time, one-year program

Year 1CR
Summer
ITP 512 Learning & the Learner3
ITP 514 Educating for Equity and Social Justice3
ITP 515 Foundations of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practice3
ED 519 Inclusive Secondary Classrooms3
ITP 516 or 517 Engaging Adolescent Learners (middle or high school focus)3
ITP 551 Research & Classroom Inquiry2
ITP 509 Initial Field Experience1
Fall
ITP 520 Literacies Across the Disciplines3
ITP 511 Classroom Management for Success3
ITP 513 Technology as a Tool for Learning3
ITP 521-528 Content Area Methods4
ITP 509 Initial Field Experience2
Winter
ITP 518 Assessment for Learning2
ITP 521-528 Content Area Methods4
ITP 529 Professional Seminar1
ITP 530 or 532 Student Teaching l8
Spring 
ITP 551 Research & Classroom Inquiry3
ITP 521-528 Content Area Methods2
ITP 531 or 533 Student Teaching II13
Total Program Credits66

Part-time, two-year program

Year 1CR
Fall
ITP 514 Educating for Equity and Social Justice3
ITP 512 Learning & the Learner3
Winter 
ITP 513 Technology as a Tool for Learning3
ITP 520 Literacies Across the Disciplines3
Spring
ED 519 Inclusive Secondary Classrooms3
ITP 515 Foundations of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practice3
Summer
ITP 516 or 517 Engaging Adolescent Learners (middle or high school focus)3
ITP 551 Research & Classroom Inquiry2
ITP 509 Initial Field Experience1
Year 2CR
Fall
ITP 511 Classroom Management for Success3
ITP 521-528 Content Area Methods4
ITP 509 Initial Field Experience2
Winter
ITP 518 Assessment for Learning2
ITP 521-528 Content Area Methods4
ITP 529 Professional Seminar1
ITP 530 or 532 Student Teaching I 8
Spring
ITP 551 Research & Classroom Inquiry 3
ITP 521-528 Content Area Methods2
ITP 531 or 533 Student Teaching II13
Total Program Credits66
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GTEP Field Experience

An important part of learning to teach takes place in schools and classrooms throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Teacher candidates in the one-year GTEP are involved in field experiences throughout the K-12 public school year. Teacher candidates in the two-year program are involved in field experiences in the K-12 public schools during the second year of the program.

During the GTEP program teacher candidates complete three field experiences:

  • Initial Field Experience: practicum (late Summer and Fall terms)
  • Student Teaching I: half-time student teaching (Winter term)
  • Student Teaching II: full-time student teaching (Spring term)
  • Field placements are identified and confirmed through the Field Placement Office in the College of Education. Detailed information about field placements are sent along with letters of Admission to the program.

Program completion

Once you’ve completed your program, you’ll need to apply for both your teaching license and degree (Masters of Education).