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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.
Course Schedule
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- Summer 2010 Education Administration Grid
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Looking for an Education Elective this summer?
Two special topics courses will be offered during Summer Full Term.
TEDUC 591A Special Topics in Education
Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the middle grades (5-8)
M 4:30-7:40pm
Instructor: Julia Aguirre, Ph.D.
Examines research-based methods for teaching mathematics in grades 5-8. Emphasizes pedagogy, curriculum and assessment practices that promote equity and support active mathematics learning of diverse students. Designed to meet the needs of pre-service teacher candidates and in-service teachers seeking a Washington state middle level mathematics endorsement.
TEDUC 591B Special Topics in Education
Integrating Science and Social Studies in the Classroom
T 9:00am-12:10-pm
Instructor: Matthew Weinstein, Ph.D.
This class explores the ways that science and social studies can be integrated in K-12 classrooms. The class will provide a background in the history of science, social studies of science, and ethical issues in science and then explore their potential applications to K-12 teaching. The class will build on national standards in both subject areas that require teachers to link social studies and science, and examine literature and media that teachers can use to explore these subjects using interdisciplinary approaches.
Douglas & Belinda Louie Fellowship (Application deadline: May 1, 2010)
The University of Washington Tacoma’s Education Program offers this scholarship for a graduate student enrolled in or applying for the Teacher Certification Program (K-8, K-8 with Special Education, Secondary Science) to obtain an initial teaching certification. Students from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Henry T. Schatz Science Education Fellowship (Application deadline: May 1, 2010)
The University of Washington Tacoma’s Education Program offers this scholarship for a graduate student enrolled in or applying for the Secondary Science Teacher Certification Program to obtain an initial teaching certification.
2010 Education Career Fair
Join us for UWT's 8th Annual Education Career Fair! This event is open to South Puget Sound school districts featuring 80 of our certification students with endorsements in:
- 40 endorsements in Elementary Education
- 22 endorsements in Special Education
- Some endorsements in Middle Level Humanities, Middle Level Math, and Middle Level Science
- Endorsements in Biology, Earth and Space Science, and/or General Science
- Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
- Time: 10:00am - 12:00 pm
- Location: William Philip Hall-Assembly Room
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
If you are interested in representing your school district at this year’s career fair please register by February 12th, 2010. Catalyst Online Registration
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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