Master in Teaching Evergreen’s Master in Teaching (MiT) program will prepare you to uplift and empower the next generation.
Program Overview
• Cohort model; tight-knit community and personal relationships with faculty
Admission Requirements
• WEST-E/NES Content Area Endorsement Test Min. score of 210 for WEST-E and 190 for NES
• In-person and online classes including evening and some weekends
• WEST-B exam: Reading, Writing, and Math
• Full-year student teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and Official Transcripts
• Focus on social justice and equity in education • Earn a English Language Learner (ELL) endorsement and a content area endorsement
Field Experience
Evergreen gives teacher candidates real classroom experience from day one. • Get paired with mentor teachers skilled in relevant content areas and teaching multilingual learners • Complete 700-850 classroom hours (almost double WA’s requirement!) and enter into the first year genuinely ready, not just certified • Experience how a class learns and grows all year long • Receive supervision from MiT faculty, not outside evaluators, ensuring feedback is specific, personalized, and directly aligned with program curriculum
A passing score of this exam is not required for admission. SAT and/or ACT can be substituted based on testing date Not required for Evergreen dual degree students
• Personal Statement, Endorsement Checklist, and Essay • 40 hours Classroom Observation • Resume and Letters of Recommendation (Min. 2) • $50 non-refundable application fee
Scholarships
Over $40,000 a year available in dedicated scholarships. Visit our website for a complete list of MiT specific opportunities. Apply by the priority deadline to qualify.
Alternative Route Option
Open to district employees and conditionally licensed teachers employed by participating WA school districts; work full-time while completing your degree! May be eligible for Employee 50% Operating Fee Tuition Waiver.
Teachers with master’s degrees earn significantly more on average than their peers without graduate degrees. Evergreen graduates have a high placement rate and are respected across the region and beyond.
Learn more: evergreen.edu/mit mit@evergreen.edu • (360) 867- 6639
The Evergreen State College has been accredited continuously by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities since receiving initial accreditation in 1974.