A MEANINGFUL CAREERIN LESS THAN ONE YEAR MASTER IN TEACHINGWashington State Residency Teacher Certification

DON’T JUST MAKE A LIVING.MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

introduction to the MASTER IN TEACHING DEGREEMany 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY?

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-timeStudent 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.”

Website www.northwestu.edu/education Email gpse@northwestu.edu Local 425.889.7794 | Toll Free 1.877.453.5327

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