Programs of study
WSU College of Education programs available on the Spokane campus focus on preparing educators for professional advancement and opening the world of teaching to people seeking to change their careers. In most cases, classes are offered at times that are convenient for the working practitioner.
Degree programs available in Spokane
WSU Spokane, in collaboration with the WSU Pullman College of Education, is pleased to offer two Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees that may be completed through coursework substantially taken in Spokane.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Cohort based program designed around the theme of leadership for school improvement. Seventy-two graduate credits, available statewide on all four WSU campuses. Classes offered to meet the schedules of working practitioners, with two-week summer institutes on the Pullman campus.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Teacher Leadership
Designed for K-12 eduators with a strong desire to collaborate around the complexities of practice. Seventy-two graduate credits available on four WSU campuses. Classes offered to meet the schedules of working practitioners, with two-week summer institutes on the Pullman campus.
Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Designed for current educators who wish to extend their knowledge and skills in education. Thirty-five graduate credits with classes offered to meet the schedules of working practitioners. C&I specialization may include coursework from the WSU ProCert for Teachers program, and/or from endorsement programs including Reading, Middle Level Math, Special Education and English Language Learners.
Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Designed for current educators who wish to pursue careers in leadership positions in the educaiton setting. Thirty-five graduate credits with classes offered to meet the schedules of working practitioners. Ed Leadership speciaalization may include coursework from the principal and program administrator programs.
Master in Teaching
The MIT program is for an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree in a field other than education and who wants to become a teacher. The degree is available through a full-time, cohort-based program.
Certificate programs available in Spokane
Field-Based Superintendent's Certification Program
WSU offers a statewide two-year, field-based superintendent certification program designed to prepare currently successful school principals to meet the leadership challenges which will be faced by school superintendents in the coming decades.
Field-Based Principal's Certification Program
WSU Spokane offers a comprehensive two-year, cohort-based principal certification program designed to prepare currently successful educators to meet the leadership challenges which will be faced by school principals in the coming decades.
Field-Based Program Administrator Certificate
WSU Spokane offers a comprehensive two-year, cohort-based program administrator certification program designed to prepare currently successful educators to meet the leadership challenges which will be faced by school administrators in the coming decades.
Endorsement programs available in Spokane
ProTeach Support Program
Support program for teachers who currently hold a Residency Certificate and must complete requirements for further certification.
Middle Level Math Endorsement
The add-on endorsement program is designed for new and experienced teachers who wish to add additional endorsement or expertise in middle level mathematics to their current certification. Some coursework for the Middle Level Math Endorsement may be applied to the C&I master's degree on the Spokane campus.
Reading Endorsement
The Reading Endorsement provides the skills and strategies necessary for those who wish to increase dramatically their knowledge of the teaching of reading. Candidates must complete 13-22 credits (in addition to meeting program prerequisites) and pass the WEST-E assessment. Reading endorsement courses may be applied to the C&I master's degree on the Spokane campus.
Pathway 2 EndorsementsPathway 2 involves passing the WEST-E and a college-administered pedagogy assessment in the endorsement being added.
Contacts
Professor and
Director of Education Programs
Gail Furman, Ph.D.
gfurman@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7568
Field-based Superintendent Certification
Gene Sharratt, Ph.D.
gsharratt@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7941
Field-based Principal Certification, Program Administrator Certificate
James Howard, Ph.D.
jamesh@mail.wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7948
Master in Teaching
Leslie Hall, PhD
ldhall@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7546
Program information
Kelly LaGrutta
Academic Coordinator
lagrutta@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7942
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Mailing Address
College of Education
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
FAX (509) 358-7933
Student Services
(509) 358-7537
enroll@wsu.edu
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