Apply — Master in Teaching (MIT)

01. Know

Here’s a “checklist” of information you’ll need when you apply.

• WSU Graduate School general application requirements (including application fee).
  once in GradCAS search for Washington State University (program name)
• Choose your Endorsement Area. Enter this information with your application.
• Download the Professional and/or Volunteer Experiences form. List any experiences relevant to teaching and learning, once complete upload with your application. (Word or PDF)
• Current resume.
• Application Essays. The essays below are an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to the faculty who will review your application. If you have demonstrated special leadership or initiative, be sure to mention that in your responses.

If applying to the Pullman, Spokane and TriCities campuses MIT (Elementary or Secondary) – Statements:

• Why do you want to be a teacher? Describe your commitment to the teaching profession and/or children. Recommended length: 250 words.
• How have you contributed to the learning or development of others? This might include formal or informal learning, along with social and community organizations. Recommended length: 250 words.
• Describe an experience with an individual (or community) that was different from you. How did this experience change or alter your perceptions? Recommended length: 250 words.

If applying to the Vancouver Campus – MIT (Elementary or Secondary) – Statements:

• Personal commitment to teaching. Describe your personal commitment to children and the teaching profession. Include in your response details about your experiences with children and your personal qualities that demonstrate your ability to make a significant contribution to the teaching profession with an emphasis on social justice.
• Experiences with educational systems, social service agencies, and/or community agencies. Describe one significant experience that you have had with individuals who are different than yourself; describe this difference and why you felt it to be important.
• Communication and Leadership skills. Describe experiences that have influenced or enhanced your communication skills, leadership skills, and initiative.  

Three letters of recommendations. The three letters of recommendation, submitted through GradCAS:

Contact your references and ask them to write a letter that discusses your interpersonal skills, experience working with youth/adolescents, facility with written and oral communication, and ability to do graduate-level work.

It is preferred that letters come from people who have directly observed or worked with you in the experiences you listed on the Documentation of Professional / Volunteer Experience Form (see documents). Letters from faculty who can address your ability to succeed in graduate school are also appropriate. Letters from family members or friends will not be accepted.

Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:

• Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
• That show any graded bachelor’s work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree.
• Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.

Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.

Collect evidence of meeting basic academic skills:

• If you have taken the SAT, ACT, or West-B in all three subject areas (reading, math, and writing), gather your official test results.
• If you took the SAT or ACT before writing subject tests, take the West-B writing test and include your results.
• If you went to WSU for undergrad, WSU may have a copy of your official SAT or ACT.

International Students must meet the university’s English proficiency and funding requirements in addition to all of the above requirements. Please view the current requirements.

02. Go!

Apply

*Once in GradCAS, search for Washington State University (program name and Campus Name)