Master of Education: Program plans and study options

Students must complete a minimum of 45 quarter credits. There are five required program components:

Core courses

The core courses provide the background, perspectives, and resources necessary for in-depth work in an area of specialization. They prepare individuals to understand the basics of theory and research in education. All students are required to complete a total of 12 quarter credits as follows:

Study options

The study option provides focused study in one specialized area of education. Students must select one study option and complete required courses:

Curriculum and Instruction
Student Academic and Social Success (SASS)
Student Academic and Social Success (SASS) Effective Summer 2012
Special Education
Teaching English Language Learners (TELL)

Education electives

The education electives provide an opportunity to explore areas of individual interest and gain depth in specific content. Courses must be selected from offerings within the Master of Education program and in consultation with an adviser. Note that there are several study options that do not include an education elective component.

Non-Education electives

Students must complete a minimum of three quarter credits (maximum 10 credits) of non-education electives outside of the Master of Education program. These credits must be at least 400 level and can be selected from other UWT academic programs. For students seeking an endorsement, these credits must be taken within their content area.

Culminating experience

Each student will participate in a culminating experience. This component of the program allows students to gain more applied knowledge of the field, and synthesize prior learning. There are two pathways for this experience as outlined below: Project Pathway and Practicum Pathway.

Project pathway

For: Curriculum and Instruction/Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) study options

The Project Pathway will provide you with the opportunity to engage in systematic, reflective inquiry within the context of your current educational setting and/or broader contemporary educational issues.

Practicum Pathway

For: Special Education/Student Academic and Social Success (SASS) study options

The Practicum Pathway is intended to provide students the opportunity to integrate and apply theory and research in working with at-risk students to an educational setting.

WEST-E examination

A passing score on the WEST-E exam is required for any student wishing to add an endorsement to their teaching certificate. For more information go to the Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST) website.

Courses are subject to change at anytime