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- K-8 with English Language Learners (ELL) Certification
- K-8 with K-12 Special Education Certification
- Secondary Certification in the Sciences or Mathematics
- Educational Administration Program
- Master of Education for Practicing Educators (M.Ed.)
- Education Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S.)
- Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
The University of Washington Tacoma School of Education offers graduate-level programs that help you start or advance your career in the education field. Whether you are aspiring to be a first-time teacher, looking to advance your career, or preparing for a high-level leadership role, UW Tacoma is ready to meet you where you are in life and guide you to the best path forward. Not sure where to start? Check out our most popular pathways below.
I Want to be a Teacher!
Pathway 1: Teacher Certification
For aspiring teachers starting their journey.
I Want to Advance My Career!
Pathway 2: Career Advancement
For practicing teachers and educators.
I Want to be a Leader!
Pathway 3: Leadership Preparation
For aspiring leaders and Ed professionals.
Programs of Study
For initial teacher certification
For practicing educators
Rachel Endo, Dean and Professor
Julia Aguirre, Professor
Kathy Beaudoin, Associate Professor
K. Kawena Begay, Assistant Professor
Gordon Brobbey, Assistant Professor
Laura Feuerborn, Professor
Kurt D. Hatch, Educational Administration Program Director
Chris Knaus, Professor
Belinda Louie, Professor
Robert McGregor, Professor of Practice
James McShay, Affiliate Faculty
Robin Starr Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn, Ed.D. Director & Associate Professor
José Rios, Associate Professor
Jarek Sierschynski, Assistant Professor
M. Billye Sankofa Waters, Assistant Professor
Matthew Weinstein, Professor
Diane Kinder, Professor Emeritus (Retired)
Ginger MacDonald, Professor Emeritus (Retired)
Marcy Stein, Professor Emeritus (Retired)
Keshia Korman (In Memoriam)
Welcome message from Dean Endo
"Welcome to the School of Education at the University of Washington Tacoma! Established in 1992, the Education Program has evolved into a dynamic professional and scholarly community that is now at the forefront of transforming twenty-first-century organizations and schools. We attained full-fledged school status in 2016, which positioned our new School of Education to continue an upward trajectory as a national leader in educational equity, excellence, and innovation." Keep reading...
Requa, a graduate of the School of Education's doctoral program, will provide expertise to one of the nation's leading higher education accreditation advocacy organizations.
Minthorn has received the 2022 Exemplary Contributions to Practice-Engaged Research Award.
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Why choose the UW Tacoma School of Education?
Why UW Tacoma?
Old and new come together in a downtown university that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Enjoy taking classes in our historic buildings, where turn-of-the-century architecture meets state-of-the-art technology.
What do our alumni say?
Master of Education alumnus, Claire Bowlby, talks about her student teaching experience and how UW Tacoma School of Education faculty and staff are focused on your success.
