Master’s Programs
Master’s Degrees
Athletic Training
Our five-year program just makes sense! Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 22.8 percent. These practitioners work in a variety of settings. And whether it’s on the field, pitch, or court, or somewhere like a hospital or physical therapy setting, our students are well prepared to fill these roles.
All questions about the program should be addressed to: Katy Pietz, Clinical Coordinator, at katy.pietz@wsu.edu.
Curriculum and Instruction
M.A. and Ed.M.
The curriculum and instruction specialization offers graduate study at the master’s degree level. The specialization offers students rigorous and individually tailored programs of study. The M.A. and Ed.M. degree programs are designed for students with bachelor degrees who have an interest in deepening their knowledge in a specific content area (in or outside the College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences) as well as educational research in curriculum and instruction. The specialization emphasizes applying research, theory, and evidence-based practices to improve education and is designed especially for secondary teachers who wish to take courses in their teaching field as well as advanced coursework in teaching and learning including two research courses.
Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Educational Leadership
The Ed.M. is a non-thesis program designed for those preparing for K-12 leadership positions.
Locations
While we are one college across multiple campuses, each campus may have slight variances in the delivery of the program. Please visit the page of the campus closest to where you live and work.
WSU Pullman
WSU Spokane
WSU Tri-Cities
WSU Vancouver
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Master’s in Educational Leadership
Master’s degree options in educational leadership include the Master in Education (Ed.M.), a non-thesis degree designed for professional educators preparing for leadership positions in K-12 schools, and the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.), a thesis degree designed for professional educators who plan to subsequently pursue a research-based doctoral program.
Educational Psychology – Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Psychology
Research. Evaluation. Measurement. Learning & Cognition
We train students within educational psychology to develop strong methodological skills and a deep understanding of learning theory to work on challenging educational problems.
Recipients in this program are well prepared to continue doctoral level training if so desired. However, this degree also enables the recipient access to entry-level positions in this intriguing field that presents an ever-changing, challenging, and rewarding work environment. The work in such areas may be rewarded, for example, by the ability to make contributions to the improvement of educational settings (e.g., schools, universities), to have a direct influence on individuals through the development of programs, methods, and tools to meet their needs, or to provide information to individuals who shape policy. Thus, we seek individuals who will first meet challenging academic standards for entrance and show promise for success in the exciting field of educational psychology.
For more information, you can email us at edpsych.coe@wsu.edu.
Kinesiology Masters Programs
Students may earn a Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology by pursuing either a thesis or a non-thesis program of study. Both options generally take two years to complete. Entering students should possess sufficient (for their program of study) fundamental knowledge in core curricular areas (e.g., biology, physiology, health). Ideally, applicants will have a strong background in kinesiology areas of study (e.g., biomechanics, sport psychology, exercise prescription, motor control), however, we consider students from a broad range of educational backgrounds. Students admitted with identified background deficiencies may be required to complete undergraduate coursework prior to enrolling in graduate coursework in the identified areas.
Language, Literacy, and Technology (LLT) – Master’s Program Overview
The Language, Literacy, and Technology graduate program prepares graduates for academic and leadership positions in teaching, research, and service with a focus on equity and social justice. The graduate program in Language, Literacy, and Technology includes a broad curriculum of study, including foundational courses in: literacy within the disciplines, the study of computer-assisted language and literacy development, and communicating in a multilingual and multiliterate society.
Students may earn a non-thesis practitioners degree in Master of Education (Ed.M.), available on all four campuses; or the thesis research degree in Master of Arts (M.A.), offered on Pullman or Spokane campuses.
Master in Teaching
Finish your Master’s degree in 13 months.
Our Master in Teaching (MIT) degree is a high quality, intensive, practitioner-oriented, teacher preparation program designed for those with non-education bachelor degrees. It is designed to prepare students to become effective elementary or secondary education teachers in just ONE calendar year.
Special Education Master’s Degrees
Master’s Degree Programs
The program offers two master’s degrees: The Master of Education (EdM) in Special Education and the Master of Arts in Special Education (MA). The EdM degree program is offered online and on the Pullman and Vancouver WSU campuses. The MA degree is offered on the Pullman and Vancouver WSU campuses.
Master of Education degree (Ed.M.)
The Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership is a non-thesis degree program designed for professional educators preparing for leadership positions in K-12 schools. For the Ed.M. degree, the Program of Study requires a minimum of 35 semester hours, including at least 33 hours of graded coursework and 2 hours of EdAd 702 for completion of a master’s comprehensive examination.
Master of Arts degree (M.A.)
The Master of Arts Degree in Education is a thesis degree program designed for professional educators who plan to subsequently pursue a research-based doctoral program (Ph.D.). For the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree, the Program of Study requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, including at least 20 hours of graded coursework and 4 hours of EdAd 700 for completion and defense of the master’s thesis. The application process for the MA degree requires an interview to explore research interests with program faculty.
Master of Education (EdM)
On Campus/Online
The Master of Education (EdM) degree is designed for students wishing to extend their knowledge and skills in education, expand their content knowledge, and/or pursue leadership roles in schools and organizations/agencies. The EdM degree program consists of 35-37 credits, 33 of which must be graded course work on a passing A-F grading scale. A minimum of one, three credit research course and one, three credit foundations course must be included in the 33 graded credits. A minimum of 2 credits of Spec_Ed 702 are required and usually involve research/scholarship activities associated with the special project and final examination.
The performance criteria in Spec_Ed 702 are based on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory scale, as opposed to a letter grade (A-F scale).
Master of Arts in Special Education (MA)
The Master of Arts (MA) degree is designed for students who desire to study and explore educational research. The MA degree is well suited for those students wishing to eventually pursue a doctoral degree or a research/leadership role in schools or organizations/agencies. The MA degree program consists of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours, 21 of which must be graded course work on a passing A-F grading scale. Three research courses, three credits each, and one foundation course (3 credits) are included in the 21 graded credits. A minimum of nine additional credits of Spec_Ed 700 (independent research work) are required and usually involve research/scholarship activities associated with the thesis and final oral examination. The performance criteria in Spec_Ed 700 are based on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory scale, as opposed to a letter grade (A-F scale).