Master in Teaching, Bellingham at Western Washington University

Study Master in Teaching, Bellingham at Western Washington University, a Master degree offered on the WWU - Bellingham campus in Bellingham , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 27, 2026.

About Master in Teaching, Bellingham

The Master in Teaching (MIT) program is designed for candidates who wish to complete a Master's degree while gaining state of Washington Residency certification to teach at the secondary level (middle and high school). Our comprehensive MIT program is firmly backed by current research of effective teaching and promoting student learning. The Bellingham MIT program can be completed in five quarters, including the student teaching (internship).

See the Department of Secondary Education catalog page for additional program and teacher certification information. In particular, review the following headings: Certification, Endorsements, Requirements upon Program Admission, Character and Fitness, General Retention Requirements, Program Completion, and Internships.

Program Application

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Secondary Education department requirements below. All applicants who meet the minimum requirements and submit a completed application by the application deadline will have their application evaluated by Secondary Education faculty. The GRE is not an application requirement for this graduate program.

Prospective Master in Teaching applicants should seek advising with the Woodring Admissions Office, phone 360-650-6161, e-mail address [email protected], or wce.wwu.edu/MIT-Bellingham/Apply, to help determine your application eligibility and the best time to apply. For program questions, contact Professor Longoria at [email protected]. Further information may be obtained by contacting Janna Cecka - see wce.wwu.edu/user/janna-cecka. MIT program inquiries can be sent to professor Longoria at [email protected]. Applicants seeking the Music endorsement should contact Professor Patty Bourne for advising. The Physical Education and Health endorsement is not available with the graduate program. The Graduate School can also be contacted directly for procedural/technical application questions, phone 360-650-3170, e-mail [email protected].

Criteria for selecting the most qualified applicants for admission include academic preparation/endorsement evaluation, essay review (for content and structure), letters of recommendation, and experience with youth; also, the interview participation is rated for fitness for this program, evidence of strong oral communication, critical thinking, and group interaction. Meeting the application requirements makes the applicant eligible for admission consideration but does not guarantee admission. Enrollment restrictions apply for each quarter.

Disciplines

Woodring College of Education

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

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Master in Teaching, Bellingham 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, Bellingham at Western Washington University

Western Washington University

United States of America, Bellingham