1. Dual Licensure Programs at Portland State University
Randall L. De Pry, Ph.D.
Dual Licensure Programs at Portland State University

2. Dual Programs
MA/MS in Early Childhood: Inclusive Ed and Curriculum & Instruction* (2015)
Inclusive Elementary Educator Program* (1997)
Secondary Dual Educator Program* (2006)
*Handouts available for each program

3. Inclusive Elementary Educator Program (IEEP)
The Inclusive Elementary Educator Program is a full-time two-year graduate program leading to a master's degree and Oregon initial leaching license with endorsements in:
Early Childhood/Elementary
Special Education 

4. Program Features
Merged graduate program with an inclusion focus at the early childhood and elementary endorsement levels
2-Year cohort model with embedded masters
98 quarter credits (65 semester credits)
Program Website

5. Secondary Dual Educator Program (SDEP)
The Secondary Dual Educator Program (SDEP) is a full-time graduate teacher preparation program that prepares middle and high school teacher candidates who earn:
Master’s degree and initial license
Endorsements in content area and Special Education

6. Program Features
Merged graduate program with an inclusion focus at the secondary level
2-Year cohort model with embedded masters
98 quarter credits (65 semester credits)
Program Website

7. What We’re Learning Teacher candidates are in high demand
Expertise for serving ALL learners
Focus on differentiated instructional and behavioral supports (MTSS) across the full continuum of learners
Universal
Targeted
Individual
Expertise in co-teaching, collaboration, and inclusion
Graduates report opportunities for role versatility

8. Sustainability Considerations
Collaboration
Coordination, Planning, and Implementation
Programming
Program Prerequisites, Length, and Costs
Partnerships
Field Experiences, Supervision, and Assessment

9. Thanks and Resources
Special thanks to Dean Randy Hitz, Tiffany Jones, Barb Ruben, Sue Bert, Christine Chaille and Ann Fullerton
Fullerton, A., Ruben, B. J., McBride, S., & Bert, S. (2011). Development and design of a merged secondary special education teacher preparation program. Teacher Education Quarterly, 38 (2),
Fullerton, A., Ruben, B. J., McBride, S., & Bert, S. (2011). Evaluation of a merged secondary and special education program. Teacher Education Quarterly, 38 (2),