Portland State University
Elementary Education 2010-2012
- Licensure: Elementary Education
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 211, 212 Foundations of Elem Math |
MTH 211, 212, & 213 Foundations of Elem Math | 12 |
| PSY 311 Human Development | PSY 215 Human Development | 4 |
| LIB 248 Children's Literature | ED 112 Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUS 381 Music Fundamentals | No PCC equivalent | - |
| ART 321 Art in the Elementary Schools | No PCC equivalent | - |
Notes
This is a graduate program. A bachelor's degree is required for application to this program. Students who don't have a degree yet normally select their major from within the college of liberal arts and sciences. Contact Karen DeVoll, Advisor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 503-725-3822 or www.pdx.edu/clas for additional information.
The following list represents the breadth of subjects which are important for teaching. While students are not necessarily expected to take all these courses, a solid foundation in these areas is essential teacher preparation. Students with good preparation in mathematics and in the sciences are highly competitive in the admission process. This is just a sample of the range of course work:
- BI 101, 102, 103 - Intro to General Biology
- EC 200 - Principles of Economics: Intro, Inst & Phil
- PS 201 - US Government: Foundation/Principles
- PSY 201 - General Psychology
- G 201, 202, 203 - Geology
- HST 201, 202, 203 - U.S. History
- SOC 204 - General Sociology: Sociology in Everyday Life
- Literature
- GEO 105, 106, 107, 210 - two courses
- WS 101 - Women's Studies
- WR 121, 122, 123 - English Composition - a strong preparation in writing is invaluable in teacher preparation.
Portland State also has a dual licensure in Elementary and Special Education. The admission deadline is April 1st of odd-numbered years. Contact Kris Smith 503-725-4632 in the Special Education Admissions Office.
PSU has a minor in Elementary Education, contact Karen DeVoll, Advisor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 503-725-3822 for additional information.
Additional Requirements
To see how you will transfer into PSU's University Studies program, refer to General Education. We highly encourage you to talk with a PCC Academic Advisor to learn more about meeting PSU's general education and bachelor degree requirements.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: August 2011