Certificate of Completion Programs

Certificates of completion are granted by the College of Education, but are not accredited programs through Portland State University. You can complete the courses as either a non-degree student or apply them toward a master’s degree in special education or early childhood education.

Autism Core Concepts

Expand your skill set for working with individuals and students with autism. Enhance your graduate or undergraduate studies as you work toward a career in special education, counseling, or another health and human service profession.

Autism Advanced Concepts in Intervention

Build on our core concepts certificate and learn specific techniques, strategies, and environmental modifications to enable children and young adults to succeed in general education, at home, and in the community.

Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion

The Early Childhood Education certificate of completion develops your practice as an early childhood professional with in-depth, research-based, and innovative professional practices to expand your knowledge of children, birth to eight years.

Deepening Understanding of Mathematics Teaching, Learning, and Leading

This certificate program is for teachers, teacher leaders, and coaches who seek a deeper understanding of the mathematics they teach. Learn to help your students develop confidence, critical thinking, and to move through struggles in learning.