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. A list of endorsements EWU offers can be found HERE.
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 1 | Summer 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 11 | Total Credits 8 |
| Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter |
|---|---|
| EDUC 695 – Practicum in the Public Schools (1 cr) | EDUC 520 – Methods of Educational Research (4 cr) |
| EDUC 596 – 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 10 | Total Credits 10 |
| Spring Quarter | Summer 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 12 | Total Credits 13 |
*Courses Required for Certification
Application Process and Requirements
Application deadline for the Summer 2024 cohort is April 1st, 2024 at 5pm.
- Completion of bachelor’s degree and pre-admission testing (listed above)
- Contact educgrad@ewu.edu with questions.
- Online Application – Apply Now for the Summer 2024 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.
