Master in Teaching

Admission Requirements

Students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and should have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recent sixty semester hours (or ninety quarter hours) of course work. In addition, students need to complete and submit an MIT application in accordance with departmental deadlines. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge in relevant subject areas. Applicants’ transcripts are evaluated to determine if prerequisite courses are needed. Applicants are required to take the WEST-B examination in reading, writing, and mathematics and obtain a passing score of 240 or higher on each section. Admission to the program is competitive, and the most highly qualified candidates will be selected.

Program Description

The MIT is intended for those who possess a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education and is designed to prepare students to become effective elementary or secondary education teachers. This program of study leads to a master’s degree and a State of Washington elementary or secondary education teaching certificate. The MIT degree is available to students on all campuses; however the programs differ slightly from campus to campus. The programs at the Vancouver campus and at the Pullman/Spokane campuses consist of 15 months of intensive study and internships. The Tri-Cities program is based on a two-year schedule, with courses and internships that enable students to work while simultaneously attending the Washington State University. All of the MIT programs are cohort-based, forming a supportive network. The program consists of a wide range of pedagogy courses work. Depending on the student’s focus (elementary or secondary education), these courses may include literacy, social studies, science, math, reading, health, fitness, or fine arts methods. Students also study diversity in schools and society, educational technology, the history of education, and research-based effective practices. When successfully completed, the MIT program results in a master’s degree and teacher certification. Therefore all MIT students complete both certification and graduate research courses. All MIT students complete a research project and present the project results at the culmination of their program. The research projects are usually aimed at examining teaching and educational issues, with the focus on understanding the positive impact of education on student learning.

For more information contact:
Pullman and Spokane Campuses
Graduate Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
Cleveland Hall, Room 252
PO Box 642114, Pullman, WA 99164-2114
Telephone: 509-335-9195/335-7016
Fax: 509-335-2097
E-mail: gradstudies@wsu.edu

Tri-Cities Campus
MIT Program Coordinator
WSU Tri-Cities
2710 University Drive
Richland, WA 99354-1671
(509) 372-7366
e-mail: llightner@tricity.wsu.edu

Vancouver Campus
MIT Program Coordinator
WSU Vancouver
Master in Teaching ELementary Program
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver WA 98686
360/546-9673 or millerj@vancouver.wsu.edu.