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.
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 510 – Curriculum & Assessment (4) | EDUC 500 Foundation (4) |
| EDUC 517 – Culture of Middle School (3) | EDUC 522 – Transformation of Learning & Teaching (4) |
| EDUC 413 Content Area Literacy (3) | SOST 500 Peoples and Governance of the Pacific Northwest (3) |
| SPED 363 (4) | |
| Total Credits 10 | Total Credits 15 |
| Fall Quarter | Winter Quarter |
|---|---|
| EDUC 507 Philosophy (4) | EDUC 563 School Law (2) |
| EDUC 309 Secondary Classroom Management (3) | EDUC 520 Research (4) |
| EDUC 341 – Secondary Strategies (3) | EDUC 691 – Practicum in the Public Schools (2) |
| EDUC 690 – Practicum in the Public Schools (1) | |
| Total Credits 11 | Total Credits 8 |
| Spring Quarter | Summer Quarter |
|---|---|
| *EDUC 692 – Practicum in the Public Schools (12) | EDUC 538 Media Literacy(4) |
| EDUC 601 (5) | |
| Total Credits 12 | Total Credits 9 |
*Courses Required for Certification
Application Process and Requirements
Application deadline for the Summer 2026 cohort is March 2nd , 2026 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 2026 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.
