Woodring Programs

This Masters of Education program is designed for those who desire to teach, consult, or administer education programs, materials and policies targeted to diverse adult populations.

This program connects educators, students, and community advocates to support students from migrant backgrounds to graduate from high school and build pathways to higher education.

Compass 2 Campus is the mentoring program at WWU. It is designed to increase opportunities toward higher education by providing mentoring for 5th-12th grade students from traditionally underrepresented and diverse backgrounds in Whatcom and Skagit counties.

Completion of this major results in a BA in Education. Students who complete this major typically seek employment in non-school settings, such as health and human services and non-profit organizations; they do not qualify for a teaching certificate.

Certification and non-certification programs for working with young children and their families in childcare, preschool, Head Start and primary grades in schools.

Program leads to a teaching certificate with endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. These endorsements prepare you to be an early childhood general education teacher with the skills to meet the needs of all your students, including those at-risk for school failure and those with disabilities.

This program will provide students, who may or may not be seeking teacher certification, the opportunity to study about how to address equity issues in a variety of educational settings.

Preparation for teachers and ESAs to assume leadership roles as principals, vice principals, program and department leaders, or instructional technology specialists.

For certified teachers intending to add the Elementary Education Endorsement.

The programs in elementary education are designed to prepare thoughtful, knowledgeable, and effective educators for a diverse society.

This program is for teachers looking to gain endorsement in English Language Learners (ELL) or Bilingual Education (BE).

A social justice oriented bachelor's degree program emphasizing community engagement. Graduates work as case managers, advocates, grant writers, youth workers, volunteer coordinators, fundraisers, trainers, para-educators, and advocacy specialists.

Program leads to a teaching certificate with endorsements in Elementary Education and Special Education. These endorsements prepare you to be an Elementary general education teacher with the skills to meet the needs of all your students, including those at-risk for school failure and those with disabilities.

A program for Kent and Highline school employees to gain a teaching certificate with Special Education and Elementary endorsements.

This updated master’s degree is designed for educators who want to deepen their knowledge and practice in language and literacy instruction.

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).

Evening program for bachelor's degree holding students intending to gain a teaching certificate with a subject area endorsement.

The Master in Teaching (MiT) with emphasis in Multilingual Education program is designed for candidates who wish to complete a master’s degree with recommendation for Washington State Residency Certification to teach at the secondary level (middle and high school) and gain an endorsement in multilingual and/or bilingual education. This program is specific to initial certification only.

The MSN in Nursing Education empowers students to excel in educating future nurses, communities, nursing staff, and patients. The curriculum aligns with the National League of Nursing's (NLN) Nurse Educator Core Competencies.

The MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration readies students to lead in healthcare organizations and community settings. The curriculum aligns with the  American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competencies.

A graduate level hybrid program for work in Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Services for the Blind, VA Hospitals, VA Vocational Rehab & Employment offices, nonprofits focusing on employment, workers compensation agencies, and community college & university disability support services.

The Media and Digital Literacy Certificate is for teachers and educators who want to learn how to implement new literacy practices in their school community, regardless of grade level or content area.

For certified teachers or teacher candidates admitted into a Woodring teacher preparation program. Completion leads to English Language Learners or Bilingual Education additional endorsement.

Palliative care provides those with a serious or chronic illness – from the time of diagnosis throughout the course of treatment – care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing, and managing suffering.

Western's nationally accredited RN-to-BSN program is a degree completion program for nurses to obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

For certified teachers intending to add the Special Education endorsement.

Program designed for students who intend to teach in a middle/high school classroom and have unique skills in instructional methods and transitions from school to community. This program leads to teacher certification and endorsements in a subject area and Special Education.

A program for AA degree holding students, includes degree and residency teacher certificate and dual endorsements in Elementary and Special Education.

Undergraduate and Post-baccalaureate program designed for students who want to become teachers at the middle or high school level. Leads to a teaching certificate and subject area endorsement.

A program for Bilingual paraeducators in Highline Public Schools, leading to teacher certification and endorsement in Elementary Education and Bilingual education or English language learners.