Master in Teaching (MIT)

Secondary Major


This program provides a Master of Education as well as a residency teaching certificate in grades 5-12 in Washington State. This program is recommended for candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in an area other than education, who are interested in entering the teaching profession.
Endorsements are included in this program. If an endorsement is pursued, it is recommended that a candidate complete the associated coursework before beginning the MIT program. Endorsements are included in a teacher’s licensure to denote which subjects and grade levels they are qualified to teach.
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Preadmissions Testing

The following must be completed for certification and the majority must be finished before admission to the MIT program:
  • Prior to admission applicants must take the WEST-B (Washington Educators Skills Test-Basic) or an approved alternative (SAT or ACT).
    • If SAT or ACT was taken, based on test date, you may be required to complete one or more sections of the West-B test. To determine testing requirements, please visit the EWU Certification webpage and click on Basic Skills Testing.
If you have questions regarding pre-admission testing requirements, please contact educgrad@ewu.edu.

Secondary Coursework

The path to Secondary Certification follows a cohort model. Coursework is completed in a designated sequence. Candidates must pass the WEST-E before they can begin student teaching.
Summer Session 1Summer Session 2
EDUC 500 – MIT Foundations of Education (4 cr)EDUC 510 – Curriculum & Assessment (4 cr)
EDUC 517 – Culture of Middle School (3 cr)
EDUC 522 – Transformation of Learning & Teaching (4 cr)EDUC 596 – Literacy in the Content Area (4 cr)
Total Credits 11Total Credits 8
Fall QuarterWinter Quarter
EDUC 695 – Practicum in the Public Schools (1 cr)EDUC 520 – Methods of Educational Research (4 cr)
EDUC 309 – Classroom Management (3 cr)EDUC 596 – Secondary Strategies (4 cr)
SPED 363 – Into to Special Education (4 cr)EDUC 695 – Practicum in the Public Schools (2 cr)
EDUC 563 – Seminar in School Law (2 cr)
Total Credits 10Total Credits 10
Spring QuarterSummer Quarter
*EDUC 695 – Practicum in the Public Schools (12 cr)EDUC 507 – Phil & Org of the American School (4 cr)
EDUC 538 – Media Literacy for Teachers (4 cr)
EDUC 601 – Research Report (5 cr)
Total Credits 12Total Credits 13
*Courses Required for Certification


Application Process and Requirements

Application deadline for the Summer 2025 cohort is February 28th , 2025 at 5pm.
  • Completion of bachelor’s degree and pre-admission testing (listed above)
  • Online Application – Apply Now for the Summer 2025 Cohort!
    • Choose Education: Master’s of Teaching – MED
    • At least a 3.0 GPA in last 90 quarter or 60 semester credits
    • Payment of $75 application fee
    • One official transcript sent directly from each university and/or college you have attended to the Graduate Studies Office. For more information regarding transcripts, please contact Graduate Studies directly at (509) 359-6297 or gradprograms@ewu.edu.
  • One-page personal statement
  • Resume
  • Names and email addresses for three (3) professional references, sent to educgrad@ewu.edu.
  • Upon review of your admission materials you may be invited to an online interview for further consideration in the MIT program.
  • Upon acceptance, online orientation will begin in May.