Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are many of the questions our students frequently ask. This section allows
you to get direct answers to those questions. If your question is not
listed below, you may use our search
page or contact us directly.
Is
there a listing of the courses you offer?
CEED publishes a free quarterly schedule in both print and web formats.
The Web format is available
here.
There are also specialized brochures and Web sites for many of our programs.
A list of our programs is available
here.
Call 503-725-4670 or 1-800-547-8887 ext. 4670 to request a catalog, brochure,
or to be added to our mailing list.
Do
you offer a GED or high school completion program?
Visit or call PSU's Independent Study Department
- Web
site: www.istudy.pdx.edu
- Phone:
503-725-4865 or 1-800-547-8887 ext. 4705
- Or call
your local community college
I
need to continue taking coursework due to work/professional requirements;
what does Continuing Education offer?
CEED offers a wide range of workshops, seminars, courses, and programs
for education (PreK-16), human service, and business professionals. Visit
our
online catalog for
course offerings, or our
program pages for
information on multi-course programs.
How
do I get a teaching certificate?
PSU Graduate Teacher Ed program is accredited by the National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Oregon Teacher Standards
and Practices Commission. For more information on our full-time programs,
see
www.ed.pdx.edu/forms/gtep_med_forms.html.
For more information on our part-time programs, see
www.ceed.pdx.edu/gtep.
What
classes do I take to qualify for my continuing license?
Portland State University offers the continuing license in many areas:
How
do I add a Reading, ESL or Elementary endorsement to my license?
What
is the cost of your courses/programs?
The tuition for many credit courses follows the
PSU
tuition. The cost for noncredit workshops and cooperative courses
is listed on the individual course description.
Do
you offer grants/scholarships/financial aid?
- The
School of Extended Studies has a small scholarship fund. For more
information, call 503-72-LEARN.
- The
Graduate School of Education has limited scholarships available. See
www.ed.pdx.edu/fin_aid.shtml
for more information.
- You
can get further information on financial aid available from PSU at
www.ess.pdx.edu/fao/
How
do I register for your classes?
How
do I access my grades?
Grades are available through the
PSU
Information System. You will need to enter your ID number (Social
Security #), and a PIN number (date of birth). If you have trouble logging
into the PSU information system, call 503-725-3511 option 5.
How
do I order a transcript?
Unofficial transcripts are available through the
PSU
Information System. You will need to enter your ID number (Social
Security #), and a PIN number (date of birth). If you have trouble logging
into the PSU information system, call 503-725-3511 option 5.
If you need an official transcript, please go to
www.pdx.edu/registration/transcripts.html.
How
do I go about offering a class through Continuing Education?
Contact Becky Miller at 503-725-8279 or
ramiller@pdx.edu
for an information packet which includes forms and instructions. Depending
on the focus of your course, Diane will refer you to a specific programmer.
For
Faculty: When do I need to submit grades for my class?
Email Becky Miller
ramiller@pdx.edu
for a deadline date sheet. Generally, grades are due by 5 p.m. on the
Tuesday following the end of the quarter.
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