Apply for the Special Education Endorsement
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Program Description
MAT Special Education Endorsement Program
Designed for licensed teachers seeking to add a special education endorsement to their Oregon teaching license.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- From an accredited college or university.
- GPA
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75, or 3.0 in at least eight semester hours of graduate study.
- Teaching License
- Completed GradCAS Application: Your online application will also include transcripts, two references, a résumé, an essay, and a TSPC character questionnaire.
Admissions Deadlines
Early Deadline: April 1
Final Deadline: July 1
How to Apply
Step 1: Create a GradCAS Account
Pacific University uses the GradCAS online system to process SPED Endorsement applications.
Thank you for your interest! The application for the current cycle is now closed. Please check back this fall or winter, when we'll post updated application links and information for the 2027–2028 admission cycle. We look forward to connecting with you and hope to see your application next year!
Step 2: Prepare and Upload the Following in GradCAS
- Transcripts
- Official transcripts ordered and sent to GradCAS from the college(s) or university(ies) where you earned your degree(s), including your bachelor's degree and, if applicable, your master's degree.
- For international coursework, a course-by-course evaluation is required through WES or ECE. Please allow plenty of time to avoid any application delays.
- Evaluations must be sent to GradCAS by the application deadline.
- Two References
- Contact information for two people who can speak to your ability to work with PreK–12 students. They will be emailed a form to fill out.
- Essay
- Describe why you wish to pursue an endorsement in special education.
- Résumé, which should include:
- Employment history
- Licenses or certifications
- Experience with school-age children or youth
- Education background
- TSPC Character Questionnaire
- Required for all applicants.
- English Language Proficiency
- A satisfactory command of the English language is required. Applies to all non-native English speakers, including U.S. permanent residents and citizens. See the School of Learning & Teaching English Proficiency Requirement webpage for more information.
- Application Fee: $38 (non-refundable)