Master of Education

Note: We are not accepting new candidates for the Master of Education for the 2024–25 academic year.

For questions about earning a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies or minoring in Educational Studies—both of which can lead to the Master in Teaching program and Washington State teacher certification—please contact our Admissions team at admissions@northwestu.edu. 

For questions about our graduate programs, including our Master in Teaching with Washington state teacher certification, please contact our Graduage Enrollment Counselor, Morgan Nickson.

Why Choose Northwest University

Flexible and Worker-Friendly

Designed for educators who are working full time, the on-campus classes meet during the evenings, on Saturdays, and over the summer months. Most of our M.Ed. courses are also hybrid classes. This means you’ll only meet at NU once or twice a month, with other learning taking place online. It’s the best of both worlds: face-to-face interaction with professors and colleagues, without fighting traffic every week.

Career Advancement

Increasingly, advanced degrees are common, if not necessary, in private and public school settings. Our M.Ed. offers you increased expertise, which often leads to increased leadership opportunities in schools and at the district level.

Affordable

An education that will advance your career is more affordable than you might think. In fact, our tuition is among the most competitive you’ll find. And, once you’ve graduated, there’s a good chance that a pay raise will accompany your accomplishment.

Quality Education

You’ll learn from experienced professors, as well as master practitioners teaching in local schools. A master’s degree from NU’s School of Education is highly regarded in the profession and will give you the practical tools you’re looking for.