Master in Teaching Spokane
Leading the way!
Washington State University Spokane isn’t shy about how great its Master in Teaching program is. And why should it be? It has a history of, and continues to, prepare top-notch elementary and secondary teachers! It combines teaching immersion with the latest research about teaching methods and preparation.
The priority deadline for submitting Spokane MIT Program applications is November 15. Complete applications will be considered on a space-available basis until April 1st
The cohort…
Both the one- and two-year programs are cohort-based. When you join the MIT program, you join a group of students who continue through the program together, providing a supportive learning environment. The program provides students with a practitioner-oriented teacher preparation program with opportunities to become skillful in thinking about and using research to improve education.
Courses…
The MIT program is offered through face-to-face in-person classes, video-conference classes and online classes. We have faculty on Pullman, Tri-cities and Spokane campuses supporting student learning and progress in the program. Spokane students will have a Spokane-based Program Advisor and field-supervisor for their internship in the public schools.
Our People
One-year Program for Elementary or Secondary Education
ONE YEAR! Our Master in Teaching (MIT) degree is a high quality, intensive, practitioner-oriented, teacher preparation program designed for those with non-education bachelor’s degrees. It is designed to prepare students to become effective elementary or secondary education teachers in just ONE calendar year.
The Spokane One-Year MIT program is a full-time cohort-based program beginning each June. The program is an intensive, integrated course of study and field experiences (52 graduate credits for the elementary program and 47-50 graduate credits for the secondary program) that is completed in 13 months. The priority deadline for submitting MIT program applications is November 15. Additional complete applications will be considered on a space available basis until April 1.
Elementary Education (K-8) MIT Admission Requirements
Admission to the Elementary MIT program requires that applicants have a conferred bachelor’s degree, with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.* Incoming Elementary MIT students will demonstrate mastery of the following foundational subject areas (American government, US History, economics, mathematics, life and physical science, and geography) by successful completion of Subtests 1 and 2 of the Elementary NES examination. Whereas completing college coursework in these areas is recommended, it is not required.
Secondary Education (High School) MIT Admission Requirements
Admission to the Secondary MIT program requires that applicants have a conferred bachelor’s degree with a major in the specific subject area they will be endorsed, and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher*. Additionally, Secondary MIT applicants must be eligible for endorsement in one of the areas available on the Spokane campus. Once admitted to the program, Secondary MIT students should expect to take additional methods and/or content area courses during the summer and fall terms they are enrolled in the program. Possible endorsements are listed below along with requirements for degree, content exams and additional methods and content courses.
Important note: Many endorsement courses have limited availability on the Spokane campus. Therefore, each Secondary MIT applicant will be considered on an individual case-by-case basis, depending on their previous coursework and the availability of any courses that still need to be taken to meet the requirements of their intended endorsement.
| Endorsement | Required Degree | Required Course Work |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Exam: NES 305 | BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology or Plant Biology | BIOL 430 — Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I ENGR 120 — Innovation in Design or any entry level engineering course |
| Chemistry Exam: NES 306 | BS in Chemistry | BIOL 430– Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I ENGR 120 — Innovation in Design or any entry level engineering course |
| Earth and Space Science Exam: NES 307 | BS Geology w/ Astronomy elective, introduction to biology, meteorology course, | BIOL 430– Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I ENGR 120 — Innovation in Design or any entry level engineering course |
| English Language Arts NES 301 | BA English | ENGLISH 323 – Approaches to the Teaching of English ENGLISH 324 – Rhetoric and Comp for Teaching ENGLISH 325 – Young Adult Literature ENGLISH 326 Applied Grammar for Teachers |
| French Designated World Language WEST-E 100, ACTFL (written and oral) | BA French | FOR_LANG 440 – Methods of Teaching Foreign Language FOR_LANG 441/551- Research and Methods of Technology Enhanced Foreign Language Learning |
| History WESTE 027 | BA History | HISTORY 308- North American Indian History HISTORY 380 – Methods of Teaching Social Studies HISTORY 422 – History of the Pacific Northwest |
| Mathematics NES 304 | BS Mathematic | MATH 330 – Methods of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics MATH 431 – Intersections of Culture and Mathematics MATH 432- Mathematics for College and Secondary Teachers |
| Physics NES 308 | BS Physics | BIOL 430– Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I ENGR 120 — Innovation in Design or any entry level engineering course |
| Social Studies WESTE 028 | BA Social Studies | HISTORY 308- North American Indian History HISTORY 380 – Methods of Teaching Social Studies HISTORY 422 – History of the Pacific Northwest |
| Spanish Designated World Language WEST-E 100, ACTFL (written and oral) | BA Spanish | FOR_LANG 440 – Methods of Teaching Foreign Language FOR_LANG 441/551- Research and Methods of Technology Enhanced Foreign Language Learning |
Applicants with an undergraduate major different than the subject they wish to teach will have more deficiencies and require additional prerequisite coursework prior to beginning the program. A course-by- course evaluation of their undergraduate transcript will determine these prerequisite courses. These individuals are required to submit a Self-Evaluation Worksheet and transcripts as part of their application materials.
2023-2024 MIT Handbook[coming soon]
*For individuals with a GPA lower than 3.0 for their bachelor’s degree, the program may request a calculation of their last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of study. If the evaluated GPA is calculated to be above 3.0, the applicant then meets the GPA requirement. Occasionally, program faculty will recommend provisional admission of an applicant whose GPA is below a 3.0 if the balance of their application is exceptional and they have reason to believe the applicant will be successful in the program.
Elementary MIT Degree Program for Paraeducators
The Spokane Elementary Master in Teaching Program adapted for Paraeducators (Para MIT) is a high quality, practitioner-oriented, teacher preparation program designed for those with non-education bachelor degrees. It is designed to prepare working paraeducators to become K-8 teachers with an endorsement in elementary and special education.
The Spokane Para MIT program is a cohort-based program beginning each May that is specifically structured for paraeducators to maintain their current positions. The program is an intensive, integrated course of study and field experiences that is designed to be completed in two years. The priority deadline for submitting Spokane MIT program applications is November 15. Additional complete applications will be considered on a space available basis until April 1.
Elementary Education (K-8) MIT Program Admission Requirements
Admission to the Para MIT program requires that applicants have a conferred bachelor’s degree, with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.* Incoming Para MIT students will demonstrate mastery of foundational subject areas American government, U.S. History, economics, mathematics, life and physical science, and geography, by successful completion of Subtest 1 and 2 of the Elementary NES examination. Whereas completing college coursework in these areas.
*For individuals with a GPA lower than 3.0 for their bachelor’s degree, the program may request a calculation of their last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of study. If the evaluated GPA is calculated to be above 3.0, the applicant then meets the GPA requirement. Occasionally, program faculty will recommend provisional admission of an applicant whose GPA is below a 3.0 if the balance of their application is exceptional and they have reason to believe the applicant will be successful in the program.