College of Education

ECE Master's Admissions

Early Childhood: Inclusive Education Online

Admissions

Admittance into the MA*/MS** in Early Childhood: Inclusive Education (online) is dependent upon completion of the application materials and admittance processes as follows.

*MS (Master of Science) does not require a world language competency.
**MA (Master of Arts) indicates competency in a world language. The Department of World Languages and Literature administers the required world language verification or examination.

Admissions Criteria

To be considered for admissions in the MS/MA in Early Childhood: Inclusive Education, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with:

  • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 OR
  • A cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 (a minimum of 9 credits).

Experience working with young children and/or families is highly valued. We look for:

  • One or more years of work or volunteer experience in early childhood or related programs OR
  • Related fieldwork/practicum experience through a college program OR
  • The ability to organize and complete volunteer and/or work experience during your time in the ECE degree program

Candidates must meet Portland State University's graduate level English language proficiency requirements.

Admissions instructions

  1. Check the application deadline for your program.
  2. Make sure you have everything ready from the Application Checklist.
  3. Create an account or sign into the Portland State University Admissions Application system.
  4. 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.
  5. For the college, select "College of Education"
  6. For the program of study, select "Early Childhood: Inclusive Ed and C&I, Masters <track name>" as your program of study; e.g., Early Childhood: Inclusive Ed and C&I, Masters, ITMH Track.

To validate your admission you must take a course during the term in which you have requested to be admitted. Should you not take a course in that term, your application will be cancelled and you will need to reapply to the next cohort.

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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Statement of purpose (writing prompt provided within application)
  • Résumé (including all experience working with children)
  • Two recommendation forms (forms are provided within application)
  • 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.