Northwest University’s College of Education

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The College of Education at Northwest University exists to send teachers and principals of the highest quality into schools around the globe. There is a growing demand for educators in school districts across the nation, so we’ve made sure that our education degrees are accessible for a variety of future educators. From our on-campus and online education programs to our master’s degree options for teachers and principals, we are ready to prepare you for your career as an outstanding educator.

Why Study Education at Northwest University?

Our program promises to equip you with all the skills you need to become the best teacher you can be. Our primary and secondary education programs are each broken down into concentrations so that students can develop a specialization in subjects like English and mathematics. Our students learn techniques from professors who have had extensive experience in the field of education, many of which are still teaching in elementary and secondary classrooms. In addition, the curriculum of the education program is infused with real-world teaching experience so you’ll gain the confidence you need to manage a classroom. Students graduate in four years with their teaching certificate, so they can apply for teaching jobs as soon as they graduate.

What Real-World Experiences Are Provided by the Program?

In our undergraduate program, students take a two-week intensive trip to China to study the education system of a different country. During their senior year, students in the College of Education participate in student teaching. This starts with shadowing a teacher for a semester and ends with teaching and managing an entire classroom on their own.

What Jobs Can I Get with an Education Degree?

Over the years, Northwest University’s College of Education has become widely recognized and respected by school districts throughout Washington state. Though an education degree is specialized, there are still a wide variety of careers that our graduates are qualified for:

• Elementary School Teacher
• Middle School Teacher (English, math, humanities, history, and more)
• High School Teacher (English, math, humanities, history, and more)
• Vice Principal
• Principal

What Courses in the College of Education Will I Take?

Graduates from our programs will have the skills to organize curriculum and run a classroom, as well as the ability to understand and address the unique needs of their students. Here are a few examples of classes that make up the curriculum for our undergraduate and graduate students: