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UW Tacoma exists to enhance your career and enrich your life through challenging, rewarding educational programs. UW Tacoma, Education Program is the perfect choice for those seeking K-8 teacher certification, secondary science certification, or for educators seeking to expand their educational background. We offer Teacher Certification with Master of Education,and for practicing educators Master of Education, Professional Certification, and an Educational Administrator Program.
Important Information: All enrolled students are required to provide proof of measles (rubeola) immunity. Students will not be allowed to register for any classes until the UW Tacoma Registrar's Office confirms that they have satisfied this requirement. Students born before 01/01/57 are considered to be immune to measles and therefore do NOT need to submit proof of immunity.
Program News
Professor Kathy Beaudoin receives Fulbright Scholar Grant
Dr. Beaudoin received a Fulbright Scholar grant to teach education students at the University of Rijeka about her subject specialty, working with children who have emotional and behavioral disorders. She also plans some side trips and workshops to give presentations to teachers in neighboring towns. Click Here to Read More!
Professional Certification Update
The Professional Educator Standards Board announced the new teacher assessment for professional certification that will officially launch in January, 2010. Read the ProTeach Portfolio press release 
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive exam is no longer required for the completion of the Masters in Education degree. Completion of the two-quarter sequence of TEDUC 593/594 practicum or TEDUC 599 project will serve as the final exam. However, students who have taken the comprehensive exam prior to June 15, 2009 and failed a portion or failed to complete the exam, are still required to pass the failed or incomplete portion(s) to complete the degree requirements.
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