Master in Teaching at Western Washington University

The Master in Teaching at Western Washington University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the WWU - Renton campus in Bellingham , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 27, 2026.

About Master in Teaching

The Master in Teaching (MIT) program with emphasis in Multilingual Education is designed for candidates who wish to complete a Master's degree with recommendation for Washington State Residency Certification to teach at the secondary level (middle and high school) and training in dual language education (through ELL and/or Bilingual endorsements). Our comprehensive MIT with emphasis in Multilingual Education program is firmly backed by current research of effective teaching and promoting student learning. Currently the program is only offered through Western's South King County site.

The program is designed to support professionals working in multilingual settings who are employed by school districts in South King County. Classes will primarily be held on evenings and/or Saturdays at the Puget Sound ESD in Renton. Course work will integrate students' classroom experience. This MIT program can be completed in six-seven quarters, including full-time student teaching (internship).

Program Application

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Secondary Education department requirements below. The GRE and MAT are not application requirements for this graduate program.

Early advising is highly encouraged. Learn more about the South King County MIT program and get your questions answered by setting up an appointment with the Academic Program Director, Dr. Beth Dillard at [email protected], or the Program Coordinator, Angela Brown at [email protected]. View program website for additional details.

Disciplines

Woodring College of Education

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master in Teaching at Western Washington University

Entry Requirements

Transcripts

You are required to upload a scanned or electronically generated unofficial transcript from each post-secondary institution attended as part of the application. Provide a copy of your diploma if your transcript does not list the degree awarded.

If you are admitted, a final, official transcript from each institution is still required before you can enroll. If your undergraduate degree is still in progress, please upload current transcripts at the time of application. If you are admitted and choose to attend WWU, you will be required to submit a final official transcript showing the award of the bachelor's degree prior to registration.

Documents must be issued within the last two years at the time of application.
To be considered official, transcripts must be in sealed envelopes prepared by the university or college; attested / certified copies prepared by the institution may be accepted if originals cannot be provided by the institution.
All transcripts and diplomas must be translated into English by the institution, Ministry of Education (or equivalent), or an accredited agency.

Credential Evaluation

This is NOT in lieu of official transcripts, but an additional requirement.

If your degree was earned outside the US or Canada, submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation. We accept both WES evaluations (standard course-by-course or ICAP), and Educational Perspectives evaluations through the CertiFile Certified Credential Attachment service.
- Note: If you choose to submit a WES evaluation, we recommend the ICAP product, because it includes verified copies of your official transcripts and eliminates the need to provide a separate official transcript to our office if you are admitted and choose to attend WWU.
- Please see Certifile Order Process for detailed information about ordering a degree evaluation through the CertiFile service.
You must have earned, or must be in the process of earning the equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree prior to beginning the graduate program.
The degree-granting institution must be recognized by the Ministry of Education (or equivalent) in the country where the degree was earned.

Please contact the Graduate School office if you have questions or need clarification on these requirements. Applications cannot be sent to the department for admission consideration until all required documents are received.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 86

Tuition and Fee Information for Master in Teaching at Western Washington University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Master in Teaching at Western Washington University

Most materials, including unofficial transcripts, your statement of purpose, and writing samples (if required), are required to be uploaded at the time you submit your application. Preparing them in advance will expedite your process.

If you have questions about the application, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Our staff is available Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Pacific Time), at (360) 650-3170 or [email protected].

Master in Teaching at Western Washington University

Western Washington University

United States of America, Bellingham