Master in Teaching (MIT) Program - Everett

This Masters in Teaching program has attracted adult students from many different fields and professions, who have decided that high school, middle school, or junior high school teaching offers an exciting career alternative. The students' professional preparation consists of 70-75 quarter credit hours that are completed over 5 quarters of part-time academic study, and 2 quarters of full-time student teaching in local public Secondary classrooms. 

The program is designed to accommodate the needs of students who need or wish to continue working during the course of program completion.  Students generally take two to three classes during an academic quarter, thus requiring classroom attendance two to three nights per week between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.  Our program seeks to admit 15 students each year.
 

Time Limits:
All requirements for the degree must be completed within five years of the initial quarter of registration.  Normally, full time graduate students complete the MIT in approximately two years.  This timeline may be extended if additional academic major coursework is required beyond the degree to meet State or department requirements.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Credits

  Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an endorsable major (see list below)

• Grade Point Average

  A 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) determined on the basis of the student's most recent 90 quarter hour or 60 semester hour credits including post-baccalaureate credits if they are upper division.

• Entrance Tests

  Minimum test scores on the GRE or the MAT. Scores are established by the department.  GRE General Test with average scores of 500 on the Verbal and Quantitative and 4.5 on the Analytical*, MAT score of 395. Applicants who hold advanced degrees (JD, MA, PhD, etc.) are exempt.

  Take and pass the Washington Educator Skills Test - Basic (WEST-B), all three sections (reading, mathematics, and writing).  This test is offered only six times per year, therefore applicants need to plan ahead to meet deadlines.  For information on test dates and location, registration, and fees, check the WEST-B website at www.west.nesinc.com.
   

• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation

  Three letters of recommendation which address: 1) your educational potential to do graduate level coursework; 2) your successful experience with adolescents, and your experience with diverse populations; and 3) character and maturity.

• English Competency

  Completion of an approved English composition course, with a grade of B or higher. English 101, 201, 202 and 301 at Western or equivalent courses fulfill this requirement.

• Statement of Purpose/Essay
  Please describe your experience (s) with adolescents and background as it applies to the teaching profession.  The secondary Education faculty believes experience with diverse, multi-cultural populations benefit prospective teachers.  How have your previous experiences developed your potential as an educator?  What were the challenges you faced?  Be sure to include any and all background or experience (s) you have had with diverse populations.
   
• An interview by Secondary Education faculty.  Details will be provided once applications are received.
   
• Student Conduct

  The Student Conduct Requirements portion of the Supplemental WCE Application  must be completed and submitted. 

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

Students who wish to pursue a Master in Teaching degree in Secondary Education and certification concurrently must apply to the Graduate School and the Everett site.  Please contact Bobbie Rogers for Everett application materials.

• Deadline:  March 1st - Summer admission only

 Program - 74 credits

Secondary Research and Foundations Core (12 credits)

• Sec 501 Introduction to Educational Inquiry for Secondary Teachers (4)
• Sec 512 Seminar in Educational Philosophy (4)
• Sec 513 Seminar in Socio-Cultural and Legal Issues in Education (4)

Secondary Program and Certification Core (38 credits)

• Sec  510 Teacher as Communicator (3)
• Sec  435 Middle Level Practicum (1)
• Sec  436 Secondary School Practicum (1)
• Sec  433 Peer Teaching Laboratory (1)
• Sec  525 Content Reading, Writing and Communication Secondary Schools (4)
• Sec  531 Teaching Adolescents (4)
• Sec  532 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Schools (4)
• Sec  533 Assessment and Professional Development in Secondary Schools (4)
• Sec  534 Management, Motivation and Discipline in Secondary Schools (4)
• Sec  691 Research Seminar - Secondary (4)
• SpEd 510 Middle and Secondary Level Learning Problems (4) 
• IT 544 Instructional Technology in Education (4)

  Internship (24 credits)

• Sec 595 Graduate Internship (24)

ACADEMIC MAJOR

Students must have a State-approved endorsable major in order to receive a recommendation to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for certification.  While students in the MIT program have completed an academic major as part of their undergraduate degree, it is necessary to have transcripts evaluated to determine whether additional coursework is required to meet State or department requirements.  Applicants are encouraged to contact the academic program director at Everett to arrange this evaluation prior to accepting admission to this program.  Listed below are the Western Washington University endorsable majors accepted at the Everett site.

• Applications will be considered from candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in:
  
  English Language Arts
  Mathematics
  Science
  Social Studies

Preparing Thoughtful, Knowledgeable, and Effective Educators
for a Diverse Society