The School of Education offers post master's certificate programs leading to endorsements or administrator licensure for educators who are licensed to teach. If you are interested in furthering your education in order to support your own students more fully, the University of Portland has a post master's education certificate program for you. In addition, post master's certificates for professionals interested in neuroeducation or a career in higher education and student affairs are offered. Click on the links below to learn more about each certificate option.
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This program meets the state educational requirements for the post master's certificate program 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
The reading intervention endorsement advances teachers' abilities to provide reading instruction and to diagnose and remediate reading problems in diverse instructional settings.
The special education generalist endorsement advances teachers' abilities to assess children with special educational needs and develop and design appropriate instructional support for these children.
The Principal License provides coursework and experience in addressing the leadership and management needs of contemporary schools and districts for individuals seeking to become first-time administrators.
The Pro-AL provides the coursework and experience necessary for master’s-prepared and licensed teachers who already hold their Preliminary Administrator License to continue their administrative licensure.
The HESA certificate provides professionals an opportunity to advance their career goals as an effective administrator, educator, and leader in higher education.
*This program is not currently accepting applications.
The ESOL endorsement advances teachers' abilities to provide assessment, instruction, and evaluation of English language learners. If you are interested in a post master's education certificate geared toward providing additional assistance to speakers of other languages and international students, learn more about our ESOL program.
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