MIT Secondary Teaching (5–12) M.Ed. earn certification + M.Ed - program designed for those candidates who desire an M.Ed. degree and a Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate for middle school, junior high, and high school.

This program is available to candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree and did not previously take teaching certification coursework and are interested in receiving both an M.Ed. degree and a Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate for teaching in middle school, junior high, and high school. This program requires that candidates complete the equivalent of an approved EWU content major prior to admission.

Additional Program Requirements

• Prior to admission applicants must submit scores for the WEST-B (Washington Educators Skills Test-Basic) or an approved alternative (SAT or ACT).
• Applicants go through a pre-approval interview process.
• EDUC 691 prerequisite: Attempted WEST-E or NES in relevant subject matter test by November 30; passing ACTFL ratings specific to World Language and Bilingual Education endorsements by November 30. 
• EDUC 692 prerequisite: Passing score on WEST-E or NES in relevant subject matter test or approved case-by-case exception by March 1.
• Candidates will participate in a year-long clinical experience in a school.
• All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.

Required Common Core
SOST 500	PACIFIC NORTHWEST HISTORIES FOR TEACHERS	3
Psychological Foundations
EDUC 522	TRANSFORMATION OF LEARNING AND TEACHING	4
Historical, Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education (choose two)
EDUC 502	HISTORY OF AMERICAN EDUCATION	4
or EDUC 507	PHILOSOPHY AND ORGANIZATION OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL
EDUC 505	CURRENT ISSUES IN EDUCATION	4
or EDUC 506	EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY
or EDUC 500	FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION/MIT
Research and Applied Experience
EDUC 520	METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH	4
EDUC 600	THESIS (both are variable credit–5 credit minimum)	5
or EDUC 601	RESEARCH REPORT
Secondary Teaching Area Specialization
EDUC 510	CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT	4
EDUC 517	THE CULTURE OF MIDDLE LEVEL SCHOOL (may be stacked with EDUC 417)	3
EDUC 538	MEDIA LITERACY FOR TEACHERS	4
EDUC 563	SCHOOL LAW (MIT)	2
EDUC 695	INTERNSHIP	15
Total Credits		52

Additional courses for secondary certification
EDUC 309	FOUNDATIONS OF SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT	3
EDUC 341	SECONDARY STRATEGIES, MANAGEMENT, ASSESSMENT	3
EDUC 413	CONTENT AREA LITERACY: MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION CANDIDATES	3
SPED 363	INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION	4
Secondary Methods Class from major department		3-5
Total Credits		16-18

Students who earn an M.Ed. in Secondary Teaching (5-12) from EWU should be able to:  

• Demonstrate understanding of adolescent learning and development (grades 5–12) - Graduates will understand the developmental characteristics, learning needs, and cultural contexts of pre‑adolescent and adolescent learners and apply this knowledge to instructional decision‑making;
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge in their teaching discipline - Graduates will demonstrate mastery of the content, skills, and practices associated with their endorsement area (e.g., English, mathematics, science, social studies) at a level equivalent to a relevant undergraduate major;
• Plan, design, and deliver effective standards‑aligned instruction for diverse learners - Graduates will use evidence‑based pedagogy to design and implement instruction that aligns with grade‑level standards and meets the needs of diverse student populations in middle and high school settings;
• Integrate literacy skills across secondary content areas - Graduates will incorporate reading, writing, and disciplinary literacy strategies that strengthen students’ comprehension and communication across academic subjects;
• Assess student learning using valid, reliable, and equitable assessment practices - Graduates will apply formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate student learning, provide feedback, and inform future instruction;
• Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environments - Graduates will demonstrate the ability to manage learning environments that promote engagement, equity, belonging, and positive behavior for all learners;
• Use digital tools and instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning - Graduates will apply digital-age teaching methods and technologies to increase student access, participation, and achievement;
• Collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, and school communities - Graduates will engage families, professional colleagues, and community partners to support student learning and school improvement;
• Demonstrate understanding of special education law, inclusive practices, and student support systems - Graduates will apply legal and ethical principles, collaborate with special educators, and implement accommodations and modifications to support students with disabilities;
• Reflect on practice to improve instructional effectiveness and professional growth - Graduates will engage in continuous reflection and data-informed decision-making to enhance their teaching practice and effectiveness;
• Exhibit professionalism, ethical behavior, and readiness for teacher licensure - Graduates will meet state certification requirements, demonstrate professionalism, and complete all required fieldwork, including supervised student teaching in grades 5–12.