College of Education

Admissions | Added Elementary

Admissions Timeline
Start TermFallWinterSpring
*Priority Application DeadlineJanuary 15----
Final Application DeadlineMay 15October 1October 1

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

Admissions Requirements

  • Have a complete BA or BS degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA: 3.0 cumulative undergraduate, 3.0 on all upper-division courses, or 3.0 cumulative graduate courses (a minimum of 12 credits)
  • Hold a current, non-provisional Oregon teaching license*
  • Minimum of one year full time teaching experience

*If you hold a provisional license, contact an admissions advisor at askcoe@pdx.edu to discuss whether this program is appropriate for your needs

Prior to program completion and licensure recommendation, a passing score from the NES Elementary Education Subtests I & II is required.

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.
  • English Language Proficiency: Automatically assessed in your application materials. Learn more about your options for proving proficiency.
  • Résumé that reflects your volunteer or work experience within the related field.
  • Statement of Purpose: Please complete a statement of purpose (prompt within the application).
  • References: Submit contact information for at least two references via the application. Portland State University will contact your references and provide them with instructions for submitting recommendation forms.

Admissions Review Process

We review your application for the following:

  • Academic Requirements: Via your transcripts, we assess whether you meet the university’s minimum admissions requirements.
  • Three References: If possible, at least one of these should come from someone who has seen you work with youth. Your references will submit a questionnaire that you send them via the application portal.

Questions? Please connect with Tatiana Nochevnaya.

Admissions instructions

  1. Review PSU Graduate School minimum admissions requirements.
  2. Create an account or sign into the Portland State University Admissions Application system.
  3. Select "Start New Application"
  4. Then select "Graduate Application"
  5. For the college, select "College of Education"
  6. For the program of study, select "Added Elementary Endorsement, Graduate Certificate"
  7. Select the term you plan to start the program