A MEANINGFUL CAREER IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR MASTER IN TEACHING Washington State Residency Teacher Certification
DON T JUST MAKE A LIVING. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
introduction to the MASTER IN TEACHING DEGREE Many people work for a paycheck and little else. They find themselves going through the motions with little passion for their daily work. Imagine a job where you could shape the next generation knowing that your life was making a difference. Now, imagine that this could all become a reality in less than one year. Our Master in Teaching program is designed for those with an undergraduate degree who d like to get their teaching certificate. In less than one year, you ll be standing in front of your own classroom shaping minds, changing lives. And living with passion. Call our enrollment counselor at 425.889.7794 to begin your teaching career today.
WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? Prepared Learn from experienced professors, as well as master practitioners teaching in local schools. Hands-on experience in nearby public and private schools will help you build confidence. A master s degree from NU s School of Education is highly regarded in the profession and provides candidates with full Washington state teacher certification. Effective and Efficient Graduates will earn the Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate and the Master in Teaching degree simultaneously. This means you ll begin your career with a master s degree and very likely at the higher salary that accompanies your graduate degree. The Timing Is Right Due to a recent Washington court decision, the state has increased the K 16 education budget by over $1 billion. Next year, it is required to increase that budget yet again. What does this mean? There is increased funding for new teachers. This is a great time to become a teacher in Washington state! Worker-friendly The MIT program is designed for people who are working full time. All classes meet at night and on Saturdays so you can maintain your current life. Please note that student teaching will be accomplished during daytime hours. The Support of a Cohort You ll be part of a supportive cohort of students who will encourage you along the way. Typically a tight bond develops in each cohort during the 11-month program, a bond that continues even after graduation. Affordable A world-class education is more affordable than you might think. In fact, our tuition is among the most competitive you ll find. And when the year is over, you won t just have a new career. You ll have one with meaning. It s hard to put a price tag on that.
MASTER IN TEACHING Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate Our Master in Teaching (MIT) program will help you reach two goals simultaneously you will earn the Master in Teaching degree and earn the Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate. Fall Semester Curriculum Design and Instruction Safety and Legal Seminar Learning Psychology and Student Needs Educational Research: Theory Spring Semester Professional Seminar Educational Research: Data Classroom Observation and Part-time Student Teaching Teaching Methods Courses Secondary (grades 5 12) Secondary Literacy Across the Curriculum Subject Area Methods (depending on Endorsement) Elementary (grades K 8) Reading and Language Arts Methods Math and Science Methods Social Studies, Arts, and PE Methods Summer Semester Full-time Student Teaching Educational Research: Reporting Endorsements Available with the MIT English/LA Grades 5 12 Social Studies Grades 5 12 Biology Grades 5 12 Elementary Grades K 8 Theatre Arts Grades K 12 Mathematics Grades 5 12 English Language Learning Grades K 12 Middle Level Humanities Grades 4 9 Middle Level Mathematics Grades 4 9 Middle Level Science Grades 4 9 Dual MIT endorsements are also available. Visit northwestu.edu/education/mitdec for possible combinations.
THIS SCIENTIST NOT ONLY EXPERIMENTS, HE INSPIRES. Craig Day had a successful career as a molecular biologist. His research focused on developing vaccines to combat infectious diseases. But as his family began to grow, Craig discovered another passion: teaching kids. He enrolled in NU s Master in Teaching program and found himself with a full-time job teaching science in about one year. My love for science came from a middle school teacher. I want to be that same example today for my students in the Snohomish County area to use my research background to inspire in them an appreciation for science.
YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING. WE CAN HELP YOU ANSWER. Website www.northwestu.edu/education Email gpse@northwestu.edu Local 425.889.7794 Toll Free 1.877.453.5327