Whether you are already an educator or looking to become one, Washington State offers students seeking a Master's in Education many options. Below you will find the list of colleges and universities in The Evergreen State that offer graduate degree programs in Education. Find the program that's right for you.
Gonzaga University's School of Education offers several Master's programs to prepare educators by advancing their skills and knowledge.
The Master of Initial Teaching program prepares graduates for Elementary Education or Secondary Education teacher certification. Elementary graduates are prepared to teach grades K-8. Secondary graduates are prepared to teach a specific subject in grades 5-12. A Master of Initial Teaching in Special Education is also offered.
All of the above lead to certification in their respective areas.
They also offer a Master of Arts in Education – Alternative Routes to Certification program which allows students to earn their Master's in Secondary Education and become certified primarily by working in the field while being mentored by someone in the school district where they teach.
They also offer a Master of Arts in Teaching program, a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics and Science program, and a Master of Arts in Teaching with Alternative Routes to Certification program.
Seattle University's College of Education offers educators a choice between a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree or a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) degree. They require the same number of credit hours. The difference is that the M.A.Ed. degrees require a graduate project while the M.Ed. degrees allow students to substitute an additional elective in place of a graduate project.
Seattle University also offers a Master in Teaching program with an optional Special Education endorsement.
The Graduate School at WWU also offers a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program as well as a Master in Teaching degree in Secondary Education.
A Master of Arts degree is also available in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as School Counseling.
A Master of Arts in Teaching degree can be obtained in either the Gifted and Talented or Special Education specialization.