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- MEd Elementary Education-K-8 with K-12 English Language Learners (ELL) Certification
- MEd Elementary Education -K-8 with K-12 Special Education Certification
- MEd Secondary Education-5-12 Certification in 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 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? Select a pathway below to find your options.
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Advanced degree options for practicing teachers and aspiring leaders
About the School of Education
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...
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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.
