School of EducationMaster of education incurriculuM & instructionwith concentrations in:Teacher LeadershipEducational AssessmentEnglish Language Learning

Master in teachingWashington State Residency Teacher Certification

Introduction from the Dean“Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.” (John Dewey)

Teaching is more than a job, it’s also a calling. Teaching means more than passing along information; it is also centered in helping students to think and to apply. Teaching involves more than minds; it also means shaping character, heart and citizenship. These are the hallmarks of our Northwest University School of Education

programs. We seek to train learner-focused, adaptive and holistic teachers using research-based approaches and data-driven outcomes.

The Master of Education (MEd) is for experienced teachers, who are seeking new professional knowledge and refined practice to lead and positively impact student

learning. The Master in Teaching (MIT) is for college graduates who have decided they want to enter this dynamic profession. You will learn from experienced NU professors and master-practitioners who are currently teaching in both private and public P-12 schools.

Ron Jacobson, PhDDean, School of Education

Master in Teaching (MIT)Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate

PurposeThe Master in Teaching (MIT) program prepares post-baccalaureate students with strong academic credentials who seek the first level of teacher certification and who demonstrate a high aptitude for scholarship and teaching at the elementary and secondary levels.

GoalCandidates will earn the Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate and the Master in Teaching degree simultaneously.

ScopePost-graduate students commit to a three-semester learning experience: fall, spring, and summer terms, in order to earn 30 credits for the MIT degree. The credit requirements include student teaching, academic coaching in the Bellevue School District, plus graduate level coursework not duplicated in the undergraduate program.

SchedulingClasses meet in the evenings, on Saturdays, and during the summer months for cohorts commencing their programs in September. Student teaching will be accomplished during daytime hours.

ClassesClasses will be held on the campus of Northwest University.

Tuition & FeesPlease visit northwestu.edu/mit for cost information.

AdmissionsApplicants will need to submit the following documents:• Autobiographical letter of interest

in teaching• MIT degree application form• Resume or curriculum vitae• Three references: personal, professional,

and academic• Washington OSPI Character and

Fitness Supplement• Scores – Washington State tests West B & E• Official transcripts of post-secondary

education. GPA minimum: 3.3• Endoresement verification form

demonstrating completion of subject area coursework

Applicants will be interviewed by a committee of faculty members and administrators, who will recommend admission, admission with conditions, or denial of admission.

Master in Teaching (MIT) Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate

Our MIT program will help you reach two goals simultaneously - you will earn the Master in Teaching Degreee and at the same time earn the Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate.

MIT CurriculumCore Curriculum (16 credits) Curriculum Design and Instruction (3) Safety and Legal Seminar (1) Learning Psychology and Student Needs (3) Educational Research: Theory (2) Professional Seminar (1) Classroom Management (2) Educational Research: Data (1) Educational Research: Reporting (3)

Elementary Endorsement Methods with tech lab (6 credits) Elementary Reading and Language Arts Methods (2) Math and Science Methods (2) Elementary Social Studies and Arts Methods (2)

OR

Secondary Methods with tech lab (6 credits) General Secondary Curriculum (3) Secondary Subject Area Methods (3)

Practica (8 credits) Part-time Practicum (2) Full-day Student Teaching (6)

TOTAL CREDITS: 30

Endorsements Available with the MIT:English/LA (5-12)Social Studies (5-12)Biology (5-12)Elementary (K-8)Theatre Arts (K-12)Mathematics (5-12English Language Learning (K-12)Middle Level Humanitites (4-9)Middle Level Mathematics (4-9)Middle Level Science (4-9)

Master in Teaching (MIT) Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)

PurposeThe Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to help practicing teachers and educational professionals take the next step in their professional development. M.Ed. candidates will be prepared to take on greater leadership in their classrooms, schools and districts, growing in their ability to make a positive impact on their schools and students.

GoalCandidates will earn the Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction, choosing from three concentrations: Teacher Leadership – preparing candidates to be curriculum

coaches, induction mentors, etc.; Educational Assessment – preparing candidates to lead in data-driven assessment work to impact student learning; or English Language Learner – preparing candidates with research-based learning strategies for English language learners.

SchedulingClasses meet evenings, Saturdays, and during the summer months, on the NU campus as well as in online formats. Cohorts begin each May and progress through four semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer).

Tuition and FeesPlease visit our website at northwestu.edu/education/medfor cost information.

AdmissionsApplicants will need to submit the following documents:• Letter of interest in the program• MEd degree application form• Resume or curriculum vitae• Three references: personal, professional, and

academic• Official transcripts of post-secondary

education. GPA minimum: 3.3

Applicants will be interviewed by a committee of faculty members and administrators prior to admission.

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)

Master of Education Curriculum

Core Curriculum (20 credits) Ed Research: Theory (3)Standards & Accountability (3)The Integrated Teacher (3)Bullying & Moral Ed (3)Learning Strategies & Tech (3)Ed Research: Data (1)Ed Research: Reporting (2)Advanced Instructional Design (2)

Teacher Leadership Concentration (10 cr.) Co-Teaching Strategies (2)Current Ed Issues (2)Teacher Leadership (2)Community Engagement (2)Elective or Field Project (2)

Ed Assessment Concentration (10 cr.) Current Ed Issues (2)Reflective Assessment (2)Community Engagement (2)Data Analysis (2)Assessment & Exceptionality (2)

English Language Learning Concentration (10 cr.) Introduction to ELL (2) Methods and Materials for ELL (2)Grammar for ELL (2) Testing in ELL (2) Teaching ELL Literacy (2)

TOTAL CREDITS: 30

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)

Resident FacultyOur faculty have the expertise and experience to prepare our next generation of effective teachers.

Resident faculty members serving at Northwest University teach, supervise and mentor our graduate students. We supplement instruction with current P-12 master teachers from public and private schools for specialized courses.

Ron Jacobson, PhD University of Washington Jeremy Delamarter, EdD Seattle Pacific University Lucinda Garrett, MS University of Washington Suzan Kobashigawa, PhD Indiana University of Pennsylvania Paul Kress, EdD University of San Francisco Sheron Mohan, MS Western Washington University Carol Prettyman, MS Northern State University

Alumni EndorsementsRod WishartMIT, Class of 2009

“I was shooting for a program that could get me done in a year, really. I was eager to get into the classroom.”

Why Northwest?I started looking around for what the options were for schools who offered a graduate level program that would certify a teacher who had an undergraduate background already, and essentially Northwest met all that criteria.

Experience at NorthwestThe teaching staff at Northwest was great.

I like the fact that they had all worked, not just in a collegiate environment, but mostly in secondary or elementary schools with elementary aged kids. I developed relationships with professors; they took an interest in me and invested in me.

AdviceNorthwest University is truly gearing

students to become business leaders. So if you’re ready to take a step forward, then believe in yourself, believe in your dreams, believe in God, and just go for it. To watch Rod’s complete interview please visit northwestu.edu/video.

Brittani BrownMIT, Class of 2010

“They really backed me on my passion... and I really

appreciated that.”

Why Northwest?A mentor told me to go to the university

that would challenge me the most spiritually and academically and I thought Northwest would be able to do that, so that’s why I chose it for my undergrad degree. While in my undergrad degree, I learned more about the Masters in Teaching program and decided to pursue it.

Experience at NorthwestI always felt that my professors supported

me personally as well as academically. In the teaching arena, I felt like they really backed me on my passion with TESL (Teaching English in a Second Language), and I really appreciated that. Advice

To someone who is thinking about doing the program I would ask them to really

think about their investment. The MIT program, the eleven-month program, is a great investment, but you do have to put your whole self into it and be okay with that. I think it’s totally worth it, and I would tell them to do it.

To watch Brittani’s complete interview please visit northwestu.edu/video.

Our History Our Location Our ProgramsNorthwest University was founded in

1934. It grew from a three-year to a four-year academic curriculum in 1948, and a Liberal Arts division was added in 1955. In 1973 Northwest gained regional academic accreditation and on January 1, 2005 we attained university status. Though we’ve changed over the years, our mission has remained constant: to create a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality and academic excellence.

The 45,000-square-foot Donald H. Argue Health and Sciences Center is the latest addition to the campus (below).

Northwest University is located on 56 beautiful acres in Kirkland, Washington. We’re just a few blocks from Lake Washington and a few miles from the shops, galleries, and restaurants of downtown Seattle. Snowboarding, hiking, biking, and other recreational opportunities surround us. We’re also close to some of the world’s finest potential employers, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Nordstrom, Starbucks, and Boeing.

For more information, including photographs, maps and directions, visit www.northwestu.edu.

In addition to the graduate programs offered in the School of Education, Northwest offers master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology, International Care and Community Development, Business and Management, Ministry, Missional Leadership, and Theology and Culture. Northwest also offers a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.

Northwest University offers more than 60 bachelor’s programs including ministry, contemporary music industry, education, business, biology (pre-med), and nursing.

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