Re: Do I need a Masters Degree to Teach in Oregon?

Posted by Melissa. on 10/14/04

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I have taught in Oregon. Yes, you need a Masters. However,
since you have an out of state license you can apply for a
transitional license. You then have 3 or so years to get
your Masters and complete the required tests. I left Oregon
because of this and so much more. Email me if you want to
know more. Melissa.

On 9/01/04, Shelley wrote:
> Hello,
> I am freaking out. Can someone please tell me if it is
> true that I need a Masters Degree if I want to continue
> teaching in Oregon? Here is my situation. I jumped
> through many hoops in California to get an Elementary
> teaching credential. I am jobless and now in debt. I gave
> up looking for a teaching job in California, b/c there is
> none. I am planning to move to Portland, Oregon. I was
> doing some research on TSPC website, and they are saying
> that after the Initial license, I have to get a Masters
> Degree if I want a continuing license. IS THIS TRUE??? It
> will be hard enough for a beginning teacher to survive the
> first couple of years of teaching, but on top of that, they
> expect me to live on a teacher's salary, afford college
> tuition, raise two small children, and find the time and
> money to get a Masters Degree? Is there an alternate
> route to get a continuing teaching license? This just
> sounds so absurd. I would appreciate some info from you
> Oregon teachers. Thanks.
> -Shelley

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Do I need a Masters Degree to Teach in Oregon?, 9/01/04, by Shelley.
• Re: Do I need a Masters Degree to Teach in Oregon?, 9/10/04, by ressa.
• Re: Do I need a Masters Degree to Teach in Oregon?, 9/10/04, by Susan Nunes.
• Re: Do I need a Masters Degree to Teach in Oregon?, 10/14/04, by Melissa..