Overview

At some point in their lives, many people decide they want to do more than just make a living, they want to make a contribution to improving the world around them. Often they decide to become teachers – and there is no better way to invest in the future. The Masters in Teaching at Northwest University builds on many years of professional experience and knowledge of best practices. You will learn from experienced professors, and, even more, you will learn from a Christian perspective.

– Gary Newbill, Ed.D., J.D.
Dean, School of Education

Purpose

The Masters in Teaching (MIT) program prepares post-baccalaureate students with strong academic credentials who seek the first level of teacher certification and who demonstrate a high aptitude for scholarship and teaching at the elementary and secondary levels.

Goal

Candidates will earn the Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate and the Masters in Teaching Degree simultaneously.

Scope

Post-graduate students commit to a three-to-five semester learning experience: fall, spring, and summer terms, in order to earn 30 credits for the MIT degree. The credit requirements include student teaching (9 to 14 credits) plus graduate level coursework (16 to 21 credits) not duplicated in the undergraduate program.

Scheduling

Classes meet in the evenings, on weekends, and during the summer months for cohorts commencing their programs in August or January. Student teaching will be accomplished during daytime hours.

Classes

Classes will be held on the campus of Northwest University.

Faculty

Full-time professors will teach, advise, and supervise MIT students, augmented by current practitioners and Northwest University faculty members teaching specialized courses.