Applying to Pacific University College of Education -- Instructions


Application requirements vary for different programs. Please read carefully.

Application fees and Pacific University transcripts are waived for Pacific University graduates.

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING - FIFTH YEAR, FLEX, AND WOODBURN STEM PROGRAMS
  • Pacific University College of Education Application Form
  • TSPC Character Questions (included in the application)
  • Resume highlighting your experience with children/youth
  • Proof of passing scores on a basic skills test (NES EAS, CBEST, Praxis Core Academic Skills, or WEST-B)
  • One official transcript from each college/university attended
  • Three letters of evaluation/recommendation (forms provided) from
    • A professor/instructor who had you as a student
    • An employer/supervisor
    • Someone who has observed you with children/youth
  • Two page essay on an education topic or issue of your choice
  • $35 application fee

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
  • Pacific University College of Education Application Form
  • TSPC Character Questions (included in the application)
  • Resume highlighting your experience with children/youth
  • Proof of passing scores on a basic skills test (NES EAS, CBEST, Praxis Core Academic Skills, or WEST-B)
  • One official transcript from each college/university attended
  • Three letters of evaluation/recommendation (forms provided) from
    • A professor/instructor who had you as a student
    • An employer/supervisor
    • Someone who has observed you with children/youth
  • Two page essay on your personal and professional goals as a special educator
  • $35 application fee

ADVANCED PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS

Master of Education
  • Pacific University College of Education Application Form
  • TSPC Character Questions (included in the application)
  • Resume highlighting your professional teaching experience
  • Copy of teaching license
  • One official transcript from each college/university attended
  • Two letters of evaluation/recommendation (forms provided) from
    • Administrators/Supervisors
  • Two page essay on your professional development goals
  • $35 application fee

Special Education Endorsement
  • Pacific University College of Education Application Form
  • TSPC Character Questions (included in the application)
  • Resume highlighting your experience with children/youth
  • Copy of teaching license
  • One official transcript from each college/university attended
  • Two letters of evaluation/recommendation (forms provided) from
    • Administrators/Supervisors
  • Two page essay on your personal and professional goals as a special educator
  • $35 application fee

ESOL Endorsement for STEM Teachers (EL STEM)
  • Pacific University College of Education Application Form
  • TSPC Character Questions (included in the application)
  • Resume highlighting your experience with children/youth
  • Copy of teaching license
  • One official transcript from each college/university attended
  • One letter of evaluation/recommendation (form provided) from
    • Administrator/Supervisor
  • Application fee waived

Add-On Endorsements /Authorizations - Candidates adding an endorsement and/or authorization do not use this application. Instead, submit:
  • Add-On Endorsement/Authorization application
  • Personal Statement with professional goals
  • Current resume
  • Copy of teaching license
  • One official transcript from each college/university attended
  • One letter of evaluation/recommendation (form provided) from
    • Administrator/Supervisor
  • Application fee waived

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (non-licensure program)
  • Pacific University College of Education Application Form
  • TSPC Character Questions (included in the application)
  • Resume highlighting your experience with children/youth
  • Evaluated transcript(s) evidencing completion of the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree
  • Three letters of evaluation/recommendation (forms provided)
  • Two page essay on an education topic or issue of your choice
  • $35 application fee

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS- Eugene & Woodburn campuses

Applicants for the Forest Grove campus should email teach@pacificu.edu for application instructions.
  • Pacific University College of Education Application Form
  • TSPC Character Questions (included in the application)
  • Resume highlighting your experience with children/youth
  • Proof of passing scores on a basic skills test (NES EAS, CBEST, Praxis Core Academic Skills, or WEST-B)
  • One official transcript from each college/university attended
  • Three letters of evaluation/recommendation (forms provided)
    • A professor/instructor who had you as a student
    • Someone who as observed you with children/youth
  • Two page essay on an education topic or issue of your choice
  • $35 application fee

Submit completed applications to:
Forest Grove & Woodburn campuses: Eugene campus:
Pacific University Pacific University
College of Education Admissions College of Education Admissions
2043 College Way 40 E. Broadway, Suite 250
Forest Grove, OR Eugene, OR
97116 97401
teach@pacificu.edu teacheug@pacificu.edu
krisha@pacificu.edu



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