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A
century
of
strong
vision
and
values
Woodring
College
of
Education
continues
the
legacy
of
excellence
begun
over a
century
ago
when
New
Whatcom
State
Normal
School
opened
to
provide
teachers
for
the
rural
areas
and
burgeoning
cities
of a
new
state.
Today,
the
college
is
recognized
throughout
Washington,
and
beyond,
as a
leader
in the development
and
implementation
of
programs
that
prepare
outstanding
teachers,
from
early
childhood
to
adult
education;
educational
administration
leaders;
and
human
services
professionals.
Its
graduates
are
sought
after
and
highly
valued.
Common
values
interwoven
throughout
the
college’s
programs
are
reflective
thinking,
the
highest
professional
skills
and
standards,
diversity,
and
respect
and
equity
for
the
people
whose
lives
we
impact.
Those
completing
programs
as
teachers
or administrators
are
thoughtful,
knowledgeable,
and
effective
educators
for a
diverse
society.
They
are
ready
to be
classroom
and
school
leaders
with a
firm
mastery
of
state
and
national
standards.
Human
Services
graduates
are
prepared
to
work
in a
variety
of
"helping
and
healing"
fields.
In all
degree
programs,
Woodring
students
attain
or
enhance
a
sound
knowledge
of
social
sciences,
humanities,
sciences,
mathematics
and
English,
strong
communication
skills,
a
highly
developed
collaborative
attitude,
and
commitment
to
diversity.
Degrees
offered
Students
can
earn
certification,
and
degrees
through
the
master’s
level,
in
educational
administration;
elementary,
secondary,
special,
continuing
&
college
education
and
rehabilitation
counseling.
The
college
also
offers
a
bachelor’s
degree
in
human
services.
Recognizing
that
some
students
must
remain
in
their
present
careers
while
seeking
professional
development,
the
college
offers
selected
courses
online
or at
outreach
locations
in
Bremerton,
Everett,
Oak
Harbor
and
Seattle.
Woodring
College
of
Education
is
accredited
by the
National
Council
for
Accreditation
of
Teacher
Education
and
approved
by the
Washington
State
Board
of
Education.
Extended
learning
and
visionary
programs
With a
young
and
energetic
faculty
eager
to
respond
to
change,
the
college
is
known
for
its
visionary
programs.
Woodring
is a
recognized
national
leader
in the
use of
technology
to
enhance
classroom
teaching.
Its
Center
for
Educational
Pluralism
is
also
a
model
as
are
programs
such
as
the
Ershig
Assistive
Technology
Resource
Center,
the
Northwest
Center
for
Holocaust,
Genocide,
and
Ethnocide
Education
and
the
Pacific
NW
Children's
Literature
Clearinghouse.
Ultimately,
it is
quality,
diversity,
and
community
"Our
students
and
graduates
are
positively
impacting
the
learning
and
well
being
of the
citizens
of
Washington,"
notes
Woodring
Dean
Stephanie
Salzman.
"All
that
we do
derives
from
our
commitment
to
quality,
diversity,
and
community."
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Stephanie
Salzman
Woodring
College
Dean
"Western
is
such a
great
place
to
teach.
The
Woodring
faculty
care
so
much
about
the
students,
and
about
each
other
as
well.
And I
love
the
close
collaboration
with
area
schools
that
is a
big
priority
for
everyone."
Suzanne
Krogh
Professor
&
Chair,
Elementary
Education
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