Endorsements & Specializations
If you are a teacher candidate or already a licensed teacher, you may wish to add a specialization. The following graduate certificates and endorsements meet the requirements for the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), Oregon's education licensing board.
Added Secondary (Endorsement): Add a subject-area endorsement to your existing Oregon Teaching license if you are a graduate of a PSU College of Education teacher licensure program. Students can add subject area endorsements in: Advanced Mathematics, Art, Biology, Chemistry, English Language Arts, Foundational Mathematics, Foundational Science, Foundational Social Studies, Integrated Science, Music, PE/Health, Physics, Social Studies, World Language: Chinese, World Language: French, World Language: German, and World Language: Spanish World Language: Russian, World Language: Japanese.
Added Special Education (AddSPED) Graduate Certificate/Endorsement: Bring inclusion to your own classroom and create a space where all students can learn and thrive; blend evidence-based research with creative classroom practices; and expand your opportunities to work with students ages 3–21 who have a range of support needs. This program can culminate in a master’s degree with additional credits.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement: The 21st-century classroom is diverse, and must be inclusive and equitable. Help today’s students succeed in an ever-changing landscape. Strengthen your professional practice by adding an ESOL endorsement that will help you serve your students, their families, and their communities as a whole. This endorsement is included in the Elementary Education Master’s curriculum. This program can culminate in a master’s degree with additional credits.
ReadOregon Endorsement: This endorsement is designed for licensed PreK-12 teachers who want to develop literacy instructional practices for all learners. ReadOregon is fully online and integrates research, emerging technologies, and best practices for reading and writing across all courses. This program can culminate in a master’s degree with additional credits.
Deepening Understanding of Mathematics Teaching, Learning, and Leading Certificate of Completion: This certificate program is for teachers, teacher leaders, and coaches who seek a deeper understanding of the mathematics they teach. Learn how to implement effective and equitable practices proven to make a difference in mathematics learning.