Special Education, Master in Teaching - Washington
VISION
Teacher Certification Programs at City University of Seattle strive to recruit, retain, and support a diverse educator workforce that mirrors the diversity of the PK-12 student population in schools. We aim to cultivate learning spaces in which all community members feel connected to and rooted in relationships within themselves, each other, and the environment. Our vision is to help future teachers align their instructional practices in culturally sustaining ways that foster the development of conscious, global citizens of the world who are at home in their place, environment, and communities.
MISSION
Teacher Certification Programs at City University of Seattle provide relevant, relationship-based learning experiences rooted in culturally sustaining and identity affirming practices for future PK-12 teachers. We equip future teachers with tools, strategies, and awareness to effectively and equitably facilitate humanizing, healing-centered, and high-quality learning experiences for PK-12 students in the school setting.
The Master in Teaching program prepares reflective teachers who translate educational theory into practice. Candidates are challenged to critically examine teaching and education from historical and sociopolitical contexts for the purpose of developing antiracist and culturally sustaining teaching pedagogies. In the program, 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 learn to effectively evaluate, analyze, and create classroom learning materials and experiences relative to state learning standards and evidence-based teaching practices. By continuously improving and refining their skills as reflective practitioners, MIT candidates prepare to be lifelong learners, advocates for students and families, and collaborative colleagues in the field of education.
Graduates earn a both Master in Teaching degree and an initial teacher certification in 1-2 of the endorsement areas listed below.
- Elementary Education (K-8)
- Special Education (PK – 12)
- Multilingual – English Language Learners (PK-12)
- Reading (PK-12)
Note: Licensing and certification requirements vary by state. Students who relocate to another state during their enrollment may or may not satisfy the eligibility criteria to obtain a professional license or certification in that state. If a student is located outside of the State of Washington, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in your home state before beginning an academic program outside of your state. CityU has provided the following information about requirements for certification or licensure in other select states.
Program Outcomes
This program will prepare students to:
1. Develop and apply components of effective teaching ensuring a positive impact on student learning.
2. Examine best practices in assessment to continually monitor and improve instruction.
3. Create a learning environment that enables students to engage in learning individually and collaboratively.
4. Collaborate with, and advocate for, students, families, and community.
5. 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 Admissionsin the catalog menu, students in this program must also complete and submit the following:
- Complete a bachelor degree from an accredited institution
- Submit a resume with three references
- Provide documentation of 80 hours of supervised work with children
- 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
- Take the following test, preferably prior to admission to the program: Elementary (NES 102 and NES 103). All candidates must attempt this test for certification.
(Procedure 2100.01.01)
Total Required Credits (55 Credits)
Major in Teaching (34 Credits)
Emphasis in Special Education (21 Credits)
| ESP 541 | Exceptionality in Special Education | 2 |
| ESP 528 | Student Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| ESP 558 | Instructional Accommodations and Modifications for Special Ed | 3 |
| ESP 535 | Low Incidence Disabilities | 2 |
| ESP 529 | Fundamentals of the IEP Process | 3 |
| ESP 536 | Behavior Analysis II * | 1 |
| ESP 540 | Teaming and Transitions | 1 |
| ESP 642 | Student Teaching in Special Education | 6 |