Master of Education

Professional Certificate (ProCert) Mentoring Concentration

In addition to expanding expertise as a teacher-leader, the practitioner receives personalized coaching in the development of an electronic portfolio documenting qualifications for the Washington State Professional Teacher Certificate (ProCert). Courses focus on leading theories, practices and trends, performance assessments, program planning, and educational research.

Curriculum

Professional courses, electronic portfolio to document evidence of student learning, and educational research and writing.

EDMA 5063 Educational Research Methods
EDMA 5523 Educational Standards and Accountability
EDMA 5543 Current Educational Issues and Trends
EDMA 5573 Brain Research and Learning Theories
EDMA 5613 Educational Aims, Structures and Styles
EDMA 5622 School Bullying: Issues in Moral and Educational Transformation
EDMA 5683 Action Research Project Paper
EDMA 5833 Learning Strategies and Applied Technology
EDMA 5853 Curriculum Planning & Public Policy
EDMA 5702 Pre-Assessment Seminar
EDMA 5782 Culminating Seminar

Duration

Twenty to twenty-three months, starting in September

Credits

Thirty semester credits, including four credits for mentoring and portfolio development

Basic Admission Requirements

WA State Residency Teacher Certificate
One year of certified teaching experience
Current teaching position (recommended)

ProCert Mentoring – Support Only Option

ProCert Mentoring is also being offered as a stand-alone, support-only four credit option which will assist teachers in preparing for the state, outside evaluated, online ProTeach Portfolio. The program is available in the Fall (September) and Spring (January) semesters.

Requirements

EDMA 5702 Pre-Assessment Seminar
EDMA 5782 Culminating Seminar

Programs