Professional Development

Expand your career potential with a certificate or degree in your area of expertise. Whether for continuing education credits or to enhance your knowledge and skills, our programs offer you a rich education taught by faculty with experience in your field. For those with a master’s degree, fulfill your dream of earning your doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Individual Course Offerings

PSU has partnered with Virtual Education Software (VESi) to offer various professional development self-paced fully online courses for education, early childhood, and special education for graduate credit. Courses may count toward academic programs, at the discretion of the programs.

Programs

Graduate Certificates

PSU offers graduate certificates across a variety of subjects that allow you to broaden your skills and career prospects. You’ll get experience in a specific area of education and gain knowledge and skills to advance in your career. These shorter degree programs are a great way to hone your skills and focus on your interests.

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Licensure Programs

Licensure is required to work in our K-12 school system. At PSU, we offer many pathways for you to get your license at the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree levels. Our programs provide you with the knowledge, experience, and practice to start your career as a licensed professional in a school. We offer teaching, counseling, and administration pathways.

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Endorsements & Specializations

Endorsements and specializations can be added to your existing Oregon Teaching license as a way to enhance your practice, provide career options, and advance your career. We offer endorsements in special education, secondary, elementary, reading, early intervention, and more.