M.ED. - Language and Literacy

The Woodring College M.Ed. - Language and Literacy program is for pre-K-12+ teachers from all content areas who want to deepen their literacy knowledge and practice, take on leadership roles in the profession, and commit to equity and social justice in a program that offers:

• Synchronous, online, relationship-based, cohort environments
• Combined focus on reading, writing, language, and digital literacies
• Opportunity to earn a certificate in media and digital literacy, a WA State endorsement in reading, and/or National Board certification
• Engaged, practical, and mentored scholarship in the profession
• Opportunities to develop collaborative leadership skills
• Faculty who understand your complex teaching and learning contexts

Graduates from the program go on to innovate, advocate, and lead as classroom teachers, specialists, coaches, administrators, program directors, and college instructors.

*This program does not lead to the issuance of a Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate

All applicants must complete the Graduate School's ApplyWeb application. Within the application, you will be prompted to upload an unofficial transcript from each institution attended.

The Graduate School Application Fee is $100, paid at the time of application submission.

Additional application materials are specified below. Applications will not be forwarded to the department for review until all required materials have been received by the Graduate School.

International Applicants: Please view information regarding Degree Equivalency, English Language Proficiency and student VISA requirements.

Additional Application Requirements

• Three (3) Letters of Reference
• Statement of Purpose: Please provide a brief (300-500 word) statement of personal career goals and reasons for seeking admission to the M.Ed. – Language and Literacy program.  In your statement, please indicate your interest in adding a reading endorsement to your certificate and/or your interest in developing leadership skills in reading/literacy.
• Resume
• Interview if requested

Program Sequence (45 credits)

Year 1