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Frequently Asked Questions
Whom should I contact with questions?
For questions about the Master in Teaching Program:
Brian Davenport, Assistant Director, MIT
509.777.3769 • 800.929.689
bdavenport@whitworth.edu
For questions about all other Graduate Studies in Education Programs:
Vernice Hunnicutt, Assistant Director, GSE
509.777.4398 • 800.929.6894
vhunnicutt@whitworth.edu
When does the program begin and end?
The Master in Teaching Program lasts approximately 13 months. Each year a cohort begins in June and finishes together in July of the following year.
When are applications due?
March 1, unless program capacity has been reached. If space allows, strong applications may be considered after this time. We recommend that you submit your application materials as soon as possible.
Do I need to take the GRE?
We do not require the GRE. We do require the West B and West E exams, which are required for all teachers in Washington state. To find out more about these exams, please visit: www.west.nesinc.com
What does it mean when you say the program is a "full-time day program"?
The Master in Teaching Program lasts approximately 13 months. Because you earn a master's degree and a teaching certificate in a little over a year, the courses are full time and take place during the day. Expect to be in the classroom at Whitworth or student-teaching in the public schools from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You will, however, enjoy all public school vacations and holidays.
What if I already have a teaching certificate?
The Master in Teaching Program is specifically designed for those students who hold BA degrees and desire to teach, but do not yet have a teaching certificate. If you already hold a teaching certificate and are interested in attending Whitworth to earn a master's degree in education, school administration or counseling, please see below or visit www.whitworth.edu/gse.
For questions about all other Graduate Studies in Education Programs:
Vernice Hunnicutt, Assistant Director, GSE
509.777.4398 • 800.929.6894
vhunnicutt@whitworth.edu
If you already hold a teaching certificate and are interested in attending Whitworth to earn a master's degree in gifted and talented education please see below or visit www.whitworth.edu/gifted.
For questions about the Master's in Gifted and Talented Program:
509.777.3226 • 800.929.6894
Can I take credits toward my endorsement while I'm in the program?
All Master in Teaching students have completed a bachelor's degree and completed the coursework requirements to teach in the subject area they desire. On a case-by-case basis admitted students are permitted to continue to take courses toward their endorsement. Students who are working on two endorsements must have one endorsement completed before starting the program and may continue to work toward the second endorsement only with advisor approval. Plan for completion of desired endorsements must be approved and finalized prior to beginning the MIT program.
Can I be endorsed to teach in a specialized field like ELL or special education only?
Though you can't earn an endorsement in special education or English language learners as a standalone endorsement at Whitworth, you can earn this endorsement if you complete one other, as well. Most students who are seeking ELL or special-education endorsements also earn the endorsement in elementary education.
Can Whitworth's MIT program provide an endorsement in career and technical education (mechanics, woodshop, family and consumer sciences, computers)?
Because the fields of career and technical education are highly specialized, these teachers are certified directly through the local districts. Individuals with experience and interest in these related fields who wish to teach in Eastern Washington should contact:
ESD 101 (Educational Services District 101)
General Information, 509.789.3800
sballard@esd101.net
Regal Center
4202 S. Regal Street
Spokane, WA
99223-7738
What if my BA is in a different subject than the one in which I want to teach?
It is possible to earn an endorsement in a subject area that differs from your undergraduate academic major. Because Washington State endorsement requirements are based on content coursework you may need to take extra classes in the area you are interested in. For more information about endorsements and what courses are required to earn a certificate in a specific content please visit: www.whitworth.edu/soe/certification&careerservices.
Can I transfer coursework from a different program?
The MIT program at Whitworth is currently a cohort-based model. This means that all students take each core class as a group. Additionally, MIT courses are offered only at the graduate level and are highly specialized, so it is not likely that coursework from another institution or program will match up. In the rare instance that a previously completed course is the same in content and structure, students may petition the faculty to be excused from the course at Whitworth. Petitions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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