Elementary Education and Special Education, Master in Teaching - Washington
The Master in Teaching program prepares reflective teachers who translate educational theory into practice which makes a positive impact on student learning based on student strengths and needs. Candidates are challenged to critically examine teaching and education from historical and sociopolitical contexts for the purpose of developing culturally responsive and anti-racist teaching practices within the classroom. Candidates are given space and encouragement to reflect on their own life experiences and how those impact their presence with and response to the children and families they serve. Candidates demonstrate competence in planning, instruction, and assessment relative to state learning standards and evidence-based teaching practices. Candidates continuously improve and refine their skills as reflective practitioners through coursework and field experiences, collaboration with colleagues, families, and community stakeholders, and prepare for career-long professional development.
Graduates earn a Master in Teaching degree, initial teacher certification, and an endorsement in Elementary Education (K-8). Candidates are also provided with the opportunity to add one additional endorsement in Special Education (P-12) or English Language Learners (P-12).
Program Outcomes
Develop and apply components of effective teaching ensuring a positive impact on student learning.
Examine best practices in assessment to continually monitor and improve instruction.
Create a learning environment that enables students to engage in learning individually and collaboratively.
Collaborate with, and advocate for, students, families, and community.
Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical and professional dimensions of teaching.
Admission Requirements
In addition to City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, students in this program must also meet the requirements listed below:
- Complete a bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Complete an interview with program faculty
- Complete each section of the Washington Educators Skills Test - Basic (WEST-B) or pass the State-approved test for Math, Reading, and Writing
- Pass the following test, preferably prior to admission to the program: Elementary (NES 102 and NES 103) - All candidates must pass this test for certification
- Submit a resume
- Submit three professional reference letters
- Provide documentation of 80 hours of supervised work with children
(Procedure 2100.01.01)
Total Required Credits (75 Credits)
Elementary Education Core Requirements (5 Credits)
| ETC 585 | Special Education and Special Programs | 2 |
| ETC 595 | Classroom Management, Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
Special Education (P-12) Core Requirements (15 Credits)
| ESP 529 | Fundamentals of the IEP Process | 3 |
| ESP 540 | Teaming and Transitions | 1 |
| ESP 528 | Student Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| ESP 536 | Behavior Analysis II | 1 |
| ESP 541 | Exceptionality in Special Education | 2 |
| ESP 558 | Instructional Accommodations and Modifications for Special Ed | 3 |
| ESP 535 | Low Incidence Disabilities | 2 |
Common Requirements (32 Credits)
| ETC 501 | Human Growth And Development | 2 |
| ETC 507 | Social Justice, Equity and Diversity | 3 |
| ETC 522 | Social Studies Methods | 3 |
| ETC 515 | Assessment and Feedback | 3 |
| ETC 519 | Curriculum and Instruction Methods | 3 |
| ETC 513 | Mathematics Methods I | 3 |
| ETC 514 | Mathematics Methods II | 3 |
| ETC 680 | Teacher Research I | 1 |
| ETC 683 | Teacher Research II | 1 |
| ETC 692 | Master Project: Introduction | 1 |
| ETC 693 | Master Project: Capstone | 1 |
| ETC 553 | Public School Law | 2 |
| ETC 538 | Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Concepts | 3 |
| ESP 525 | Behavior Analysis and Management | 3 |
Literacy Block (6 Credits)
| ETC 567 | Instruction and Assessment in Literacy I | 3 |
| ETC 570 | Instruction and Assessment in Literacy II | 3 |
Internship and Student Teaching (17 Credits)