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Applying to the Master in Teaching Program

Applicants will need to submit the following documents:

  1. Application Procedures (for your records and for additional information regarding the required documents)
  2. Reflection Paper
  3. MIT Degree Application
  4. Test Scores. Washington state requires two skills tests. Information about these tests is available at:
    http://www.west.nesinc.com
    The test code for Northwest University is 224.
    • The WEST-B (or SAT/ACT scores): Send official test scores directly to Northwest as a part of your application. The test code for Northwest University is 224. Out of state applicants can submit official scores from Praxis I or CBEST to meet the WEST-B requirement. Graduate and Professional Studies Office. The test code for Northwest University is 224.
    • The WEST-E/NES: Send official passing scores or proof of registration directly to Northwest as a part of your application.
  5. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  6. Three References: academic, professional, and personal:
    1. Academic (can be a professional reference if academic doesn’t apply)
    2. Professional (someone who has supervised or observed you working with children)
    3. Personal (someone who knows you and your character)
  7. Official Transcripts of Post-Secondary Education
  8. Primary Endorsement Verification Form:
    • Biology
    • Elementary
    • English LA
    • Health and Fitness
    • Mathematics
    • Middle Level Humanities
    • Middle Level Math
    • Middle Level Science
    • Music (Must take WEST-E Instrumental and Choral Music Tests)
    • Physics
    • Social Studies
    • Theater Arts

    MIT students can pursue dual endorsements.

  9. Secondary Endorsements:

    We also offer ELL and Special Education as Secondary Endorsements, which must be paired with a Primary Endorsement and require an additional semester of courses.

  10. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the FAFSA website. To ensure that Northwest University receives a copy of this application, please remember to include our Title IV Code: 003783.

Submit completed materials to:

College of Education
Northwest University
P.O. Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579

Applicants will be interviewed by a committee of faculty members and administrators, who will recommend admission, admission with conditions, or denial of admission for decision by the Director of the MIT Program.

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