Secondary Education

Welcome to the Secondary Education Department Home Page

Miller Hall 400
Phone: (360) 650-3327
Fax: (360) 650-7516

Department Chair
Ray Wolpow, Miller Hall 401B

Program Manager
Patricia Roberts, Miller Hall 401C

Program Coordinator
Debbie Gramm, Miller Hall 401A

Bellingham Site: The Secondary Education Department offers two programs for those wishing to teach middle and /or high school.

1. Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Program (UG/PB)

   Complete the Teacher Education undergraduate program while finishing a bachelor's degree (UG) or after earning a bachelor's degree (PB)

2. Master in Teaching (MIT)

   Complete the Teacher Education graduate program and master's degree after earning a bachelor's degree

Candidates who successfully complete Secondary Education programs are recommended to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for residency teacher certification in the state of Washington.

These programs reflect the Woodring College conceptual framework of preparing thoughtful, knowledgeable, and effective middle and high school teachers for a diverse society. The curriculum is a carefully sequenced professional program that is firmly backed by current research on effective teaching and embraces three basic strands in education:

• Artistic
• Scientific
• Professional

Secondary Education faculty are student-centered and committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice to current and prospective students. The route to certification may be more complex than for other university programs because candidates must meet requirements

1. Academic (major endorsements) departments;
2. Secondary Education, and
3. Residency Certification

Please use this website and also feel free to contact advisors in the Secondary Education Department

Ray Wolpow, Chair

 

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