Adult Education & College Teaching
Online Graduate Education Programs
Eastern Washington University offers two online options for teaching adults:
Master of Education
The Master of Education program is a full Master’s degree, designed for candidates who do not currently hold a master’s degree and wish to teach adults.
College Teaching Certificate
The Graduate Certificate is a shorter, graduate level program, designed for candidates who hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and wish to teach adults.
Quick Links: Program & University Resources | Candidacy Form | Internship
Portfolio | Comprehensive Exam | Applying for State Endorsement | Graduation
Sequence of Courses
The Sequence of Courses is a document that serves to outline the order in which courses are offered and can be completed.
In most cases there is a choice between full-time (two courses per session/6-weeks), or part-time (one course per session/6-weeks), or a combination of full- and part-time depending upon candidate needs. Some students choose to follow the Sequence of Courses as written, others will need a customized sequence based on personal needs, schedules, work, etc.
If you need to make changes to your Course Sequence at any time or intend to transfer in any courses, please click on “Request Custom Sequence” tab below and complete the form.
The Sequence of Courses serves to outline the order in which courses are to be completed. Please use this sequence to complete your final Program Plan using the online form. Contact the School of Education for: 1. Transfer course review and/or 2. Customized needs, such as sitting out a session.
Session 1 course sections are A01-A09. Session 2 course sections are A50-A59. Most courses are offered twice per year. If you change your sequence this may result in waiting for the course to be offered which may delay your graduation.
If applying for Financial Aid, please register for sessions 1 and 2 at the same time.
Please contact the School of Education Online Program Coordinator at 509-359-2500 or educgrad@ewu.edu with questions
Please click on a program below to view a sample sequence of courses for each session start.
| Fall 1 2022 | MEd – AE F1 22 Plan PDF |
| Fall 2 2022 | MEd – AE F2 22 Plan PDF |
| Winter 1 2023 | MEd – AE W1 23 Plan PDF |
| Winter 2 2023 | MEd – AE W2 23 Plan PDF |
| Spring 1 2023 | MEd – AE Sp1 23 Plan PDF |
| Spring 2 2023 | MEd – AE Sp2 23 Plan PDF |
| Summer 2023 | MEd – AE Su 23 Plan PDF |
Please click on a program below to view a sample sequence of courses for each session start.
| Fall 1 2022 | Cert – COIN F1 22 Plan PDF |
| Fall 2 2022 | Cert – COIN F2 22 Plan PDF |
| Winter 1 2023 | Cert – COIN W1 23 Plan PDF |
| Winter 2 2023 | Cert – COIN W2 23 Plan PDF |
| Spring 1 2023 | Cert – COIN Sp1 23 Plan PDF |
| Spring 2 2023 | Cert – COIN Sp2 23 Plan PDF |
| Summer 2023 | Cert – COIN Su 23 Plan PDF |
If you need a customized program sequence please complete the form below. Once we receive the request for a custom program sequence we will work on one and send it to your EWU email as soon as possible.
Program & University Resources
It is important for students to review the dates and deadlines for the Online Accelerated program as they are different from posted university dates and deadlines. Deadlines for the Online Accelerated program are extremely strict and exceptions are not made. Please contact the School of Education with questions.
The textbook list shows texts required for all courses in your program. This list will be updated as new book information becomes available.
An online master’s student has full access to Eastern Washington University resources. Click here for quick access to:
- Bookstore
- Library
- Financial Aid
- Writers’ Center
- Veterans Resource Center
- Disability Support Services
- and more
Candidacy Form
All graduate students are required to complete an Application for Degree Candidacy after they have completed at least 15 credits and before they have completed half of their program.
The candidacy form acts as a contract between the student and the university to ensure that the student recognizes and will meet all university requirements by graduation.
Instructions for Completing the Candidacy Form
- Fill in your contact information
- Select your degree type
- Either MEd or Certificate
- Select your program
- Some programs will be prefilled, others will need to be selected from a drop-down list
- Catalog Year
- The year in which you will complete the program (e.g., 2021-2022)
- Term and Year you will graduate (e.g., Spring 2 2021)
- Course List
- Required Courses Completed
- Select the courses you have already completed from the drop-down lists – each list is broken into 2 sections:
- Core Courses – these courses are only required for students in the full master’s degree program
- Specialization Courses – these courses are required for all students in this concentration
- Insert the number of credits for each course
- Select the courses you have already completed from the drop-down lists – each list is broken into 2 sections:
- Courses in Progress
- Select your current courses from the drop-down lists
- Insert the number of credits for each course
- Courses Remaining
- Select the courses you have not yet taken that are required for your program from the drop-down lists.
- Insert the number of credits for each course
- Approved Substitutions
- Any course substitutions must be approved by a School of Education faculty advisor or the Graduate Program Director. Contact educgrad@ewu.edu with questions
- Substituted courses should be entered and matched to an EWU class from the drop-down to the right
- Insert the number of credits for each course
- Sign and date the completed form (this can be done electronically)
- Required Courses Completed
- Email the completed candidacy form to the EWU Graduate Studies Office at gradprograms@ewu.edu
- If the Graduate Studies Office does not contact you, the form was accepted as submitted
- If the Graduate Studies Office has questions about the form, they will reach out via email
Again, if you do not hear from the Graduate Studies Office, your form is accepted and does not need any changes.
Master of Education
Candidacy Form
Internship
Internships provide an opportunity for professional growth. The internships meet the Eastern Washington University program requirements for offering opportunities for experiential learning. The hope is the internship may be a steppingstone for new opportunities and a potential revitalization of a current career.
Before Your Internship
- Internship Information – Internship location must be identified by student.
- EWU does not place students in internship locations.
- In addition to the work you complete at your internship location, there is an internship course with additional readings and assignments.
- Possible Internship Ideas:
- Observe college teaching/instruction
- Review and develop curriculum
- Program Evaluation
- Intern at non-profit
- Military curriculum creation and training
- Literature reviews
- Student Services (such as academic advising, financial aid, writing centers, running start, TRIO)
- Internship Enrollment Courses – Students will enroll in two separate internship courses in two separate six-week sessions. You must complete Internship I before Internship II. Each internship accounts for 60 hours of working with students, reading, writing/reflecting, meetings, interviews, actual work on topic, and assignments in Canvas. The internship course numbers are as follows:
COIN 621 – Internship I 2 credits
COIN 622 – Internship II 2 credits
- Internship Application Process
- Once you have decided upon your internship location, must complete the following:
EWU Education will email a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) directly to the district/facility of your choice. The MOA will be filled out and signed by a district/facility representative. The MOA is a legal document that allows EWU students to complete coursework within a district/facility.
- If your district/facility requires additional information, please have them contact educgrad@ewu.edu or 509-359-2500.
- This step does not require action by the EWU student.’
During Your Internship
- Internship Expectations: Complete course requirements noted above as outlined by instructor.
- Submit plan for internship to EWU instructor of internship course – Part of first module.
- Logging Internship Hours – Log your hours on the electronic timesheet using the link below.
Instructions for completing timesheet:
- Enter demographic and placement information
- At the end of the form – click “Save and Continue Later”
- Log your activities and hours each week of the internship
- A new link will be sent every time you update your log; each time, use the newest link sent to your email
- When the internship is complete, click the box that says the following, “I have completed my practicum, reviewed the Timesheet and am ready to submit my hours.”
- You will receive a copy of your final submission.
- Save this copy for your records.
If you have questions regarding internship requirements or placement please email Dr. Ann Van Wig, Graduate Director at avanwig@ewu.edu or 509-359-6097.
Portfolio
The Portfolio is only required for students in the full MEd program.
COIN 624 – The purpose of the Comprehensive Examination is to assess knowledge and understanding of specified core courses and evaluate whether students are academically prepared for their role in education. The Comprehensive Examination requires students to demonstrate the ability to synthesize knowledge gained from courses in the Master of Education degree program and write an academically appropriate response.
This exam consists of three (3) academic papers to be submitted during weeks 2, 3, and 4 during a 6-week session. Students will receive one question each week and have one week to complete each paper. Questions are not made available until the time of the exam.
The expectation for writing is 12-15 pages per question (not including the title and reference pages). Any writing over 15 pages will not be read. The expectation is a scholarly writing piece, using clear, concise words, with correct use of academic language, and APA citations (including a reference page).
Students will receive notification of pass/fail result via email by the Wednesday following the end of the session. This exam is pass/fail, but candidates must pass all three questions to receive a ‘Pass.’ If it is deemed that the candidate did not pass one or more questions, they will have one opportunity for a retake in a subsequent session. Each question not passed is retaken at one additional credit. In this event, the School of Education will contact the candidate with information on registration for any additional comprehensive exam sessions.
Graduation
The final step in completing the program is submitting the Graduation Application Form. All graduate students are required to complete a Graduation Application. This form is used by EWU’s Graduate Studies Office to ensure completion of all coursework necessary for the master’s degree or graduate certificate. Deadlines for Graduation Applications are as follows:
| Spring Sessions February 1 | Summer Session April 1 | Fall Sessions June 1 | Winter Sessions November 1 |
