Master of Education (MEd) - Portland, Oregon | University of Portland

Master of Education (MEd) - Portland, Oregon

Meet Ryan Alice, UP School of Education's undergraduate and Master of Education alumnus. Ryan has been teaching for over 6 years. He is currently teaching math at Union High School.

The master of education (MEd) degree program offered on the University of Portland campus is designed for practicing educators to continue building upon professional knowledge and experience. All MEd students combine a 15-hour core of professional knowledge and research courses with a 21-hour program specialty area.  Click on the specialty area options below for more information.

Our tuition rate for education graduate students is highly competitive with other programs in the area.  For the latest tuition information, please visit our graduate tuition rates and scholarships page.

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This program meets the state educational requirements for the Master of Education in Oregon.

University of Portland has not determined whether the program meets the requirements for other states, but can do so on a case by case basis. Please contact Anne Rasmussen if you have questions about a state not listed above.

Program Contact

Anne Rasmussen
Academic Specialist for Graduate Programs and Licensure
rasmusse@up.edu
503.943.8257

MEd Specialty Options

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Reading Intervention Endorsement - Offered Online Fall 2023!

The reading intervention endorsement advances teachers' abilities to provide reading instruction and to diagnose and remediate reading problems in diverse instructional settings.

Reading Intervention Endorsement

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Special Education Generalist Endorsement - Offered Online Fall 2023!

The special education generalist endorsement advances teachers' abilities to assess special needs children and develop and design appropriate instructional support for these children. 

Special Education Generalist Endorsement

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement - Offered Online Fall 2023!

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement advances teachers' abilities to provide assessment, instruction, and evaluation of English language learners. 

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement

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Principal License

The Principal License provides experience in addressing the leadership and management needs of contemporary schools and districts for individuals seeking to become first-time administrators. 

Principal License