MAT 3+1 Pathway

Program Highlights:

The Bachelor / Master of Teaching 3+1 pathway supports exceptional undergraduate students who seek to accelerate their studies and earn both bachelors and masters degrees in only four years. This program is open to University of Portland undergraduates who are already enrolled in the 3+1 pathway program.  An admissions interview is not required by the Graduate School for MAT 3+1 candidates.

For additional program specific information, visit the School of Education.

Graduate School Application 

Admission Requirements:

• Current Resume
• Student Teaching Background Information Form
• Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Professional Year Recommendation Forms submitted in February fulfill this requirement
• Official Transcripts
  
  • University of Portland students do not need to send their transcripts to the Graduate School.
    
    • International Applicants: Transcripts from foreign institutions must be in English or be accompanied by an English translation certified as authentic and will be evaluated by International Student Services prior to an admissions decision.  
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Official Test Scores
  • Multi-Subject (Elementary):  
    • ORELA Elementary Education Subtests I and II
    • ORELA Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Test 
      • Temporarily suspended, per TSPC.
    • ORELA test scores must be received by August 15th. You may receive a conditional admission decision before these scores are submitted. 
  • Single-Subject (Secondary): 
    • ORELA Subject Area Test
    • ORELA Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Test 
      • Temporarily suspended, per TSPC.
    • ORELA test scores must be received by August 15th. You may receive a conditional admission decision before these scores are submitted
  • International Applicants: an official score from either the TOEFL (minimum score of 88) or IELTS (minimum score of 7.0) exam is required 

Application Timeline: 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the following deadline: 

• Fall Semester: July 15

Program Contact: 

• pilotsteach@up.edu

International Applicants: 

• Please note the additional application requirements listed above in the "Admission Requirements" section
• For additional information, visit International Student Services