College of Education

We’ll help you gain the skills to improve education today for the students of tomorrow’s schools

Here you’ll enjoy small class sizes and close faculty-student interaction focused on your goals.

Our faculty offer the best of both worlds: hands-on experience as K-12 teachers/administrators coupled with cutting-edge research. Our graduates are having an impact on K-12 education in the region.

We offer programs for current as well as aspiring teachers.

Teacher certification programs

Our teacher certification programs prepare you for a career as a K-12 teacher.

• Bachelor of Arts in Education
• Master in Teaching with Elementary Certification
• Master in Teaching with Secondary Certification

Programs for certified teachers

Our programs for certified teachers help develop leaders who have a deep understanding of the issues impacting current K-12 education.

• Add-on endorsements
• Principal or Program Administrator Certificate
• Superintendent Certificate
• Master of Arts in Education, Special Education

Master's programs

• Ed.M. in Educational Leadership

Doctoral programs

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
• Ph.D. in Mathematics and Science Education
• Ph.D. in Special Education

Resources

• Handbooks
• Background clearance and fingerprinting
• Faculty and staff directory
• Teacher Preparation Financial Aid

Accreditation

The College of Education is accredited by the State of Washington.

NOTE: Degree and certification programs in Educational Leadership do not accept state of Washington tuition waivers. This includes the following graduate programs: Ed.M., M.A., Ed.D., and Ph.D., as well as these certification programs: principal, program administrator, and superintendent.