School of Education

School of Education Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with concentrations in:

Teacher Leadership Educational Assessment English Language Learning

Master in Teaching

Washington 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

programs. We seek to train learner-focused,

learning. The Master in Teaching (MIT) is

along information; it is also centered in

research-based approaches and data-driven

want to enter this dynamic profession. You

calling. Teaching means more than passing helping students to think and to apply.

Teaching involves more than minds; it

adaptive and holistic teachers using outcomes.

The Master of Education (MEd) is for

also means shaping character, heart and

experienced teachers, who are seeking new

Northwest University School of Education

to lead and positively impact student

citizenship. These are the hallmarks of our

professional knowledge and refined practice

for college graduates who have decided they will learn from experienced NU professors and master-practitioners who are currently teaching in both private and public P-12 schools.

Ron Jacobson, PhD Dean, School of Education

Master in Teaching (MIT)Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate Purpose

The 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.

Goal

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

Scope

Post-graduate students commit to a threesemester 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.

Scheduling

Classes 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.

Classes

Classes will be held on the campus of Northwest University.

Tuition & Fees

Please visit northwestu.edu/mit for cost information.

Admissions

Applicants 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 Curriculum Core 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 (5-12 English Language Learning (K-12) Middle Level Humanitites (4-9) Middle Level Mathematics (4-9) Middle Level Science (4-9)

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd) Purpose The 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.

Goal Candidates 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.

Scheduling Classes 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 Fees Please visit our website at northwestu.edu/education/med for cost information.

Admissions Applicants 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

Resident Faculty Our 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 Endorsements Rod Wishart MIT, 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?

Experience at Northwest

Advice

options were for schools who offered a

I like the fact that they had all worked,

students to become business leaders. So if

a teacher who had an undergraduate

mostly in secondary or elementary schools

believe in yourself, believe in your dreams,

I started looking around for what the

graduate level program that would certify background already, and essentially Northwest met all that criteria.

The teaching staff at Northwest was great.

not just in a collegiate environment, but

with elementary aged kids. I developed

relationships with professors; they took an interest in me and invested in me.

Northwest University is truly gearing

you’re ready to take a step forward, then believe in God, and just go for it.

To watch Rod’s complete interview

please visit northwestu.edu/video.

Brittani Brown MIT, 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 Northwest I 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 Northwest University was founded in

1934. It grew from a three-year to a fouryear 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).

Our Location

Our Programs

Northwest University is located on 56

In addition to the graduate programs

We’re just a few blocks from Lake

Northwest offers master’s degrees in

beautiful acres in Kirkland, Washington.

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,

offered in the School of Education,

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

Starbucks, and Boeing.

60 bachelor’s programs including ministry,

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business, biology (pre-med), and nursing.

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