Understanding Loan Forgiveness, Grants and Scholarships for Future Teachers
You’ve chosen to be a teacher because you want to make real, tangible change in the lives of the next generation. Your passion for inspiring and educating others is contagious, but we realize that your financial needs could be seen as a challenge as you…
Exploring Teaching Jobs in Washington State
There’s no time like the present to invest in your teaching career and invest in the next generation of American students. An master’s degree in education prepares you to be an excellent teacher, offers you greater opportunity and flexibility long-term, and allows you to create…
What is the Demand for STEM Teachers?
There’s a critical shortage of STEM teachers. Read on to learn more about the demand for STEM teachers nationwide, but especially in Washington State. Today, there is a critical shortage of STEM teachers who have the credentials to teach the thousands of children who are…
The Advantages of Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education with a Certification
If you’re considering becoming a teacher, there is a lot to be said for getting your certification and your master’s degree at the very outset of your teaching career. Completing your master’s degree early on in your teaching career means you will spend more years…
Benefits of Choosing a Teaching Career
A Master’s in Education is a great way to help change the lives of children. Every person has a story to share about a teacher. The great teachers, the kind teachers, the disorganized teachers, the tough teachers – the impact of teachers from childhood stays…
How to Finance Your Master’s Degree in Education
While your salary expectations long-term with a master’s degree in education are strong, we know it can be tough to figure out how to finance your graduate degree. Below we discuss scholarships, grants, loans, and financial aid options, all of which may help you make…
How to Become a Teacher in Washington State — What You Need to Know
Even if you’re convinced that teaching is the career path for you, you may be wondering how to get started in the meaningful field of education — especially if you have your sights set on securing a teaching position in a sought-after location like Tacoma,…
4 Alumni Stories from the PLU Master of Arts in Education Program
If you’re thinking about securing a career in the critical field of education, then we invite you to meet four of our alumni and discover why they chose PLU’s master’s degree in education. Like many other fields, the education field is facing challenges today —…