研究生 教育 程序 (M.Ed., M.I.T.)
Degree Specializations
The School of 教育 offers two master's degree 程序s and several areas of specialization:
Master of 教育 (M.Ed.) with concentrations in:
- 21st Century Teaching & 学习
- 教育al Leadership (May lead to NAD administrator endorsement only)
- Literacy Instruction (May lead to Washington state and/or NAD reading specialist endorsement)
- Special education track (May lead to Washington state and/or NAD special education endorsement, fully online and start any quarter with discounted tuition)
Master of Initial Teaching (MIT)
- Instruction with Certification (Elementary)
- Instruction with Certification (Secondary)
程序 highlights
- No GRE or Thesis required
- Flexibility should scheduling conflicts occur
- Discounted tuition available for teachers
- Significant reduction in hours if completing a 2nd Masters
- Individualized specialization option to tailor courses towards your area of interest
- Online classes
Application deadline
- Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis provided space is available. You may take up to 12 credits before being admitted and have those courses apply towards the master’s 程序 of study. A completed application file must be received by May 1 to avoid delays in admission review. After May 1, files are not guaranteed to finish review in time for the summer quarter start.
Quality 教育
- Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- 程序s leading to initial licensure in elementary and secondary education are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
- Low student-faculty ratio
These 程序s teach basic research skills and techniques; focus on research in emerging policy, 实践, and professional life; address contemporary issues, 需要, and trends in education and psychology; provide supervised practicums in the area of specialization; and assist students in the development and application of a philosophy of Christian service.
Credits and 程序 格式
Required credits
46 or 52为M.Ed. Special 教育 (includes WA SPED endorsement)
- 47 or 49 for M.Ed. Literacy Instruction (includes WA Reading Endorsement)
- M为48.Ed. 21st Century Teaching & 学习
- 52为M.Ed 教育al Leadership and Special 教育
- 49 or 52为M.Ed. 教育al Leadership (SDA Principal Certification)
- 61-68 for M.I.T. Secondary 教育 (earn your secondary teaching certificate)
- Must pass a basic skills and endorsement content state exam and have 45+ credits in an endorsable content area.
- 87-96 for M.I.T. Elementary 教育 (earn your elementary teaching certificate)
- Must pass basic skills state exam and have 45+ credits in an endorsable content area.
长度
Teachers can finish in two years for the SPED degree. Most concentrations for M.Ed are completed in 4 summers or less. M.I.T is 2 years full-time, on-campus or commuting, including student teaching hours.
格式
Fully online for M.Ed concentrations. Start any term depending on class availability, Summer quarter is the preferred entry term. M.I.T. certification options are on-campus for an entry term of the Summer or Fall quarter.
学费
Loan repayment as low as $209 if using financial aid.*
- Scholarships, Grants, Financial aid, 工作人员ord Loans and ‘pay-as-you-go’ plans are available.
- Teacher Loan Forgiveness of up to $5,000 or more is available for teachers who teach for five years in low-income schools and meet other requirements.
- 33% tuition discount for teachers with a current contract. If you receive discounted tuition, no other financial aid such as grants or scholarships can be offered by the institution.
- Learn more about finances for graduate students >
- Learn how current NPUC teachers can receive tuition waivers. >
*The repayment example set forth is for illustrative purposes only and was calculated based on a standard amortization federal 工作人员ord loan assuming a loan amount of $20,102, a payment term of 10 years, and a fixed interest rate equal to 4.3%. Loan amount of $20,102 is based on the total tuition price for the discounted SPED M.Ed. 程序. Your total loan amount may vary based on 程序 selection. The loan calculator used in this example is available at www.studentaid.ed.政府. It is your responsibility to verify your eligibility by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.政府. All loans are subject to federal student aid guidelines. The actual interest rate may change periodically based on federal regulations. If you elect to defer payments until graduation, loan interest may accrue during deferment.
Career outcomes
Obtaining your master’s degree in education can lead to positions such as: Teacher, Lead Teacher, Department Chair, Reading Specialist, Curriculum Director, Instructional specialist, Principal (denominational schools), Teacher on Special Assignment.