PSU’s Elementary Education bachelor’s degree offers you a direct path to become a teacher in Oregon — and gives you the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of children and their families.
In addition to being admitted to PSU, you must also apply separately to the Bachelor's in Elementary Education program. The Elementary Education program only admits students once a year for fall term. We encourage you to start planning your application to the program in your sophomore year.
If you have already earned a bachelor’s degree, your path to becoming an elementary teacher is through PSU's Master’s in Elementary Education.
| Admission Requirements | Deadlines |
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- Admitted to PSU
- Completion of 90 credits (junior standing)
- Meet the course prerequisites (see below)
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How to Apply
Submit your completed Undergraduate Elementary Education Supplemental Application June 1 preceding the fall term for which you will begin upper division courses.
Prerequisite Coursework
Prerequisite courses are expected to be completed prior to the start of the program. You may complete them after application. For example, for a winter 2025 program start, you may apply in fall and complete your remaining prerequisites in fall. In addition to the prerequisite coursework, you will need a minimum of a 2.75 GPA.
For students intending to begin the program in fall 2024 only, you may begin with at least 5 of the 6 prerequisite courses completed. Beginning winter 2025, all 6 courses must be completed prior to enrolling in upper division courses.
| Prerequisite topic areas | Required prerequisite courses offered at PSU | Equivalent prerequisite courses offered at community colleges |
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| MATH 211, 212, and 213 | MATH 211, 212, and 213 | You can substitute courses listed in Column B of the course articulation chart. |
| Intro/Foundations of Education | CI 116 Foundations of Education
(first offering at PSU will be Summer 2024 as CI 199 Special Education and Inclusion) | You can substitute courses listed in Column C of the course articulation chart. |
| Learning/Development | PSU 311U Human Development | You can substitute courses listed in Column D of the course articulation chart. |
| Special Education | CI 169 Special Education and Inclusion
(first offering at PSU will be summer 2024 as CI 199 Special Education and Inclusion) | You can substitute courses listed in Column E of the course articulation chart. |
We strongly recommend that you complete your Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement before beginning your upper division coursework. If you are a transfer student, you may take ED 259 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning OR ED 259 ED 259 Multicultural Education: Applications at Portland Community College to satisfy this requirement.
All other students should consult with an undergraduate advisor for guidance about the Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement.
Contact
If you have questions about the application process, contact askcoe@pdx.edu.