Teacher Education Programs & Endorsements

We prepare teachers to make learning come alive for all students. Each of our pathways to teaching includes extensive experience in economically marginalized schools, mentoring from master teachers, and the latest research-informed teaching practices. If you have questions about the teacher certification programs below please e-mail uwteach@uw.edu .

Degree Programs Endorsements

Our Programs

Bilingual Educator Capacity Program

Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)

Field-based Hybrid On-campus

A specialized program for those interested in becoming dual language teachers in K-12 settings.

Early Childhood Special Education ( SPED-TEP )

Certification

Endorsement

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Field-based Hybrid

Early childhood special education (ECSE) is a career path for educators interested in working with children from Birth through the 3rd grade. The ECSE pathway prepares you to collaborate with families, colleagues, and community members in while working with young children. You can complete this Masters program for initial teacher certification, to add a special education endorsement or for a Masters only.

Elementary Teacher Education Program (ELTEP)

Certification

Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)

Field-based Hybrid

Become an elementary school teacher and earn your Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) degree through our intensive one-year program.

High-incidence Disabilities Teacher Education ( SPED-TEP )

Certification

Endorsement

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Field-based Hybrid

Become a leader in support of students with disabilities. Graduates are ready to make a difference for inclusive education after earning their master's degree, certification and/or endorsement.

Seattle Teacher Residency (STR)

Certification

Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)

Field-based

Earn an elementary or special education teaching certificate and Master in Teacher (M.I.T.) degree through an immersive and unique collaboration with Seattle Public Schools.

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)

Certification

Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)

Field-based On-campus

Become a middle or high school teacher and earn your Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) degree through our intensive one-year program.

UW Accelerated Certification for Teachers (U-ACT)

Certification

Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)

Online

Designed for full-time educators-of-record in Washington state who are looking for a pathway to earn their residency teaching certificate, initial endorsement and Master in Teaching (M.I.T) degree.

Our Endorsements

Bilingual Endorsement

Endorsement

Hybrid

The Bilingual Endorsement program is designed for educators seeking to enhance their ability to better serve and advocate for multilingual learners in their classes, as well as for those who plan to teach in a Dual Language classroom.

English Language/Multilingual Learners (ELL/MLL) Endorsement

Endorsement

Field-based Hybrid

The ELL/ML Endorsement program is designed for any certified educators seeking to enhance their ability to better serve and advocate for multilingual learners in their classes.

Reading Endorsement

Endorsement

Hybrid

This endorsement requires courses and practicum, along with the WEST-E test.

License disclosure

Federal regulations require that programs offering educational credentials that lead to licensure and/or certification communicate the jurisdictions that our credentials prepare its graduates. View the UW College of Education license disclosure.