Portland State University
Elementary Education 2008-2009
- Licensure: Elementary Education
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 211, 212 Foundations of Elem Math Students who completed MTH 211 & 212 at Portland State before summer 2008 will not need to complete MTH 213. Students who complete MTH 211 & 212 at Portland State during summer 2008 or after, will also need to complete MTH 213 |
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 | - |
Beginning in fall of 2007, students will either need to take MUS 381 or they will need to pass a MUS 381 exam in order to satisfy the requirement.
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. 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. Contact Karen DeVoll, Advisor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 503-725-3822 for additional information
- 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.
NEW!! PSU now has a minor in Elementary Education, contact Karen DeVoll, Advisor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 503-725-3822 for additional information.
In addition to the required courses listed above, the minor includes PSU’s PHE 250 Our Community, Our Health. The PCC course equivalent to PHE 250 is: HE 251 Community/Public Health Issues
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: June, 2008