One Year Track

This traditional, full-time program for candidates that want to earn their master's degree and teaching certificate in a single year.  Intensive and relevant coursework is coupled with a full year field experience preparing the candidate to immediately enter the work force as a competent professional.  Our cohort model allows candidates to work in small groups with individual attention from faculty.  The option for a thesis allows candidates to complete research and prepare themselves for doctoral work.

Course Schedule:
Classes are typically Monday-Thursday all day during the summer, in the afternoons four days a week in the fall, and one night a week during the spring.

Click here for a program outline with course descriptions.

Costs:

The Master of Arts in Education with Residency Certification One-Year Track program ranges from 36-42 credits depending on whether the candidate is elementary or secondary and if they pursue the thesis.  For a breakdown of costs please see the appropriate cost sheet here.

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

PLU provides many opportunities to candidates to help them pay for their education.  To apply for federal financial aid please fill out the FAFSA application.  PLU also offers opportunities for more aid through scholarships, fellowships and a 10% discount to all alumni!

The priority deadline for all scholarship and fellowship applications is January 15^th.  Any applications submitted after that will be considered only if funds are still available.  Click here for information about the Excellence in Education Graduate Scholarship.

Admissions:

Admission to the program is done on a rolling basis.  We have three priority deadlines that we encourage students to use: 
      November 15^th
      January 15^th *Last priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships*
      March 8^th

We will continue to accept application through May 15^th, however we will give priority to applications received by the deadlines. 

All candidates can fill out our convenient online application.  To get more information about the application process please click here.

Also please remember that any student that wants to enter a teacher preparation program in Washington State needs to pass all three sections of the Washington Educator Skills Test – Basic (WEST-B) before entering a program.  For more information on the test please click here.  If you have questions about the WEST-B please feel free to contact our office.

Endorsements

Candidates in the Master of Arts in Education One-Year program at PLU have the opportunity to pursue any of the 24 endorsements listed here. 

PLU follows a WEST-E Plus policy.  All candidates must pass the Washington Educator Skills Test – Endorsement (WEST-E) in the subject area they wish to teach.  For more information on the test please click here.

Any candidate pursuing an endorsement in foreign language must pass the ACTFL exam.  For more information please see their website.

PLU also requires candidates to have relevant experience in their endorsement area.  Once a candidate applies to the program all prior coursework will be reviewed to determine if the candidate is missing significant content.  Candidates also have the opportunity to submit life experience for these requirements.  For questions about this policy, the WEST-E, or ACTFL please feel free to contact our office.

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Two-Year Track - the two year track has been canceled until further notice

This half-time program features night, weekend and online coursework for students that want to transition into the teaching field while still having the opportunity to work while in the program.  Candidates will complete their coursework in the first year and a half, while also having a limited field experience, and will complete a full-time student teaching experience in their last semester.

Course Schedule:

Click here for a program outline with course descriptions.

Costs:

The Master of Arts in Education with Residency Certification Two-Year Track program ranges from 36-42 credits depending on whether the candidate is elementary or secondary and if they pursue the thesis.  For a breakdown of costs please see the appropriate cost sheet here.

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

PLU provides many opportunities to candidates to help them pay for their education.  To apply for federal financial aid please fill out the FAFSA application.  PLU also offers opportunities for more aid through scholarships, fellowships and a 10% discount to all alumni!

The priority deadline for all scholarship and fellowship applications is January 15^th.  Any applications submitted after that will be considered only if funds are still available.  Click here for information about the Excellence in Education Graduate Scholarship.

Admissions:

Admission to the program is done on a rolling basis.  We have three priority deadlines that we encourage students to use: 
      November 15^th
      January 15^th *Last priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships*
      March 8^th

We will continue to accept application through May 15^th, however we will give priority to applications received by the deadlines. 

All candidates can fill out our convenient online application.  To get more information about the application process please click here.

Also please remember that any student that wants to enter a teacher preparation program in Washington State needs to pass all three sections of the Washington Educator Skills Test – Basic (WEST-B) before entering a program.  For more information on the test pleaseclick here.  If you have any questions about the WEST-B please feel free to contact our office.

Endorsements

Candidates in the Master of Arts in Education Two-Year program at PLU have the opportunity to pursue any of the 24 endorsements listed here. 

PLU follows a WEST-E Plus policy.  All candidates must pass the Washington Educator Skills Test – Endorsement (WEST-E) in the subject area they wish to teach.  For more information on the test please click here.

Any candidate pursuing an endorsement in foreign language must pass the ACTFL exam.  For more information please see their website.

PLU also requires candidates to have relevant experience in their endorsement area.  Once a candidate applies to the program all prior coursework will be reviewed to determine if the candidate is missing significant content.  Candidates also have the opportunity to submit life experience for these requirements.  For any questions on this policy, the WEST-E, or ACTFL please feel free to contact our office.

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Alternative Routes to Certification Track

This program is designed to help professionals transfer into the teaching field with certification classes being completed in the first year, and the master’s coursework being completed after they begin work as a teacher.  Candidates have focused coursework and are paired with a mentor teacher and a supervisor to guide them in the field.  This program is open ended with most students completing the certification requirements between February and April.  Candidates may only pursue secondary endorsements in this program.

Course Schedule:

Classes are typically offered on Saturdays or Online

 Click here for a program outline with course descriptions.

Costs:

The Master of Arts in Education – Alternative Routes to Certification(ARC) program is 19 credits for the initial certification and 17 credits to complete the master’s degree. For a breakdown of costs please see the appropriate cost sheet here.

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

PLU provides many opportunities to candidates to help them pay for their education.  To apply for federal financial aid please fill out the FAFSA application.  PLU also offers a discount to all alumni!

Students in the ARC program may also be eligible for the State Conditional Loan (depending on availability of funds). 

Admissions:

Admission to the program is done on a rolling basis.  We have three priority deadlines that we encourage students to use: 
      November 15^th
      January 15^th *Last priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships*
      March 8^th

We will continue to accept application through May 15^th, however we will give priority to applications received by the deadlines. 

All candidates can fill out our convenient online application.  To get more information about the application process please click here.

Also please remember that any student that wants to enter a teacher preparation program in Washington State needs to pass all three sections of the Washington Educator Skills Test – Basic (WEST-B) before entering a program.  For more information on the test please click here.  If you have any questions about the WEST-B please feel free to contact our office.

Endorsements

Candidates in the Master of Arts in Education – Alternative Routes to Certification(ARC) program at PLU have the opportunity to pursue any of the 23 endorsements listed here.  Candidates can not pursue an endorsement in elementary education through the ARC program.

PLU follows a WEST-E Plus policy.  All candidates must pass the Washington Educator Skills Test – Endorsement (WEST-E) in the subject area they wish to teach.  For more information on the test please click here.

Any candidate pursuing an endorsement in foreign language must pass the ACTFL exam.  For more information please see their website.

PLU also requires candidates to have relevant experience in their endorsement area.  Once a candidate applies to the program all prior coursework will be reviewed to determine if the candidate is missing significant content.  Candidates also have the opportunity to submit life experience for these requirements.  For any questions on this policy, the WEST-E, or ACTFL please feel free to contact our office.

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