College of Education

Licensure in Elementary Education Program (LEEP) Graduate Admissions

Licensure in Elementary Education Program master's degree

Admissions

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

Interested in teaching elementary art, music, or physical education? Please visit the Secondary GTEP Teacher Education program for prerequisite requirements.

Admissions Instructions

  1. Check the application deadline for your program.
  2. Review PSU Graduate School Minimum Admissions Requirements.
  3. Make sure you have everything ready from the Application Checklist.
  4. Create an account or sign into the Portland State University Admissions Application system.
  5. Select "Start New Application" and then "Graduate Application." Do not select "Non-degree". You will not be able to upload the necessary documents with the non-degree application, and your application will not be considered.
  6. For the college, select "College of Education"
  7. For the program of study, select: "Graduate Teacher Education Program GTEP - Elementary, MEd"

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.

Application checklist

  • Program-specific application
  • English Language Proficiency: Applicants who are non-native English speakers and who do not hold a degree from Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, or Zimbabwe must submit valid proof of proficiency. Please visit the Graduate School to learn more about your options for proving proficiency.
  • Unofficial transcripts are accepted by the College of Education for the program application. You only need to submit transcripts from institutions that you earned a degree from and where any graduate coursework was taken. Additional unofficial transcripts may be sent in if it significantly improves your application GPA. If admitted, you must send in official transcripts from each degree-granting school and any graduate school. More information on submitting official transcripts can be found on the Graduate Admissions page.
    • Acceptable unofficial transcripts are:
      • Web-based transcripts downloaded from an institution: institution and student name must be visible on transcripts
      • Photocopies of official transcripts: these must include the front and back of all pages, including transcript key
    • Previous applicants:
      • If you’ve previously submitted official transcripts to PSU, you are still required to upload unofficial transcripts to complete your application.
  • After you are admitted, you must submit official transcripts to:
    • The Graduate School
      Portland State University
      PO Box 751
      Portland, OR 97207 - 0751
      Electronic official transcripts should be sent to graddocs@pdx.edu
  • Personal statement (writing prompt provided within application)
  • Ensure official transcripts listed above include any prerequisite courses taken
  • Résumé
  • Three recommendation forms (forms are provided within application)
  • Gather test scores or plan to take all necessary prerequisite tests
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Apply for FAFSA

Retention of Student Documents

All application documents submitted to PSU become the property of the University and may not be copied or returned to a student. Transcripts from other institutions cannot be copied. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email askcoe@pdx.edu.