DEGREES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED
The Graduate Department offers courses to complete Masters of Education (M.Ed.) degrees in:
- Counseling
- Educational Administration
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning, with Professional Certification
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning, with National Board-Certified Teacher Preparation
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning, Specialization in Bilingual Education
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning, Specialization in Biology
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning, Specialization in English Language and Literature
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning, Specialization in English as a Second Language
- Professional Studies in Teaching and Learning, Specialization in Reading/Literacy
- Special Education
The Graduate Department offers Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees in:
- Multicultural English Literature and Language with specializations in Multicultural Literature, Applied Linguistics, Writing, as well as a Generalist option
- Program Management
The Graduate Department offers a course of study to complete the Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) degree for a Residency Teacher Certificate in Elementary Education (K-8). Both traditional and alternative degree programs are offered in the Yakima Valley region. Application procedures for programs vary slightly. Please contact the College of Education and Psychology for specific information.
Washington State Certificates:
- Educational Administration Principal Credentials (candidate has an M.Ed.)
- Educational Administration Program Administrator Credentials (candidate has an M.Ed.)
- Professional Certification via ProTeach (for candidates issued a residency certificate from OSPI)
- Educational Staff Associate (ESA) — School Counselor Certification
Information concerning university policies and regulations applicable to graduate programs, including admissions, grading practices, tuition, and fees, can be found in various sections of the university catalog. Consult the Table of Contents or catalog index for further information.
It is the responsibility of graduate students to familiarize themselves with procedures, policies, and expectations of the program in which they are enrolled.