Whitworth University
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Master in Teaching

Master in Teaching

Whitworth's Master in Teaching consistently has some of the highest placement rates in the region; our graduates are highly sought-after by school principals and are recognized for their excellent preparation.

"When I screen applications, this is one of my 'look-for' items. Whitworth MIT students receive an intentional blend of pedagogical theory and practice that prepares them for success as a first-year teacher."

-Ray Picicci
Assistant Principal, Mead High School

Come join us; you'll leave well-prepared to teach in just one year!

Earn your master's degree in teaching and your Washington state teaching certificate at the same time.
Get started in our elementary education cohort with a bachelor’s degree in any subject.
Our secondary education cohort includes students in all core content areas, including English language arts (ELA), math, science, social studies, health and fitness, languages, and the arts.

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Degree Snapshot
Credits	47 (elementary education) 44 (secondary education)
Completion Time	One year
Class Format	Majority day program with full academic year of student teaching
Cost Per Credit	$675* per credit
Scholarships & Financial Aid	Financial aid & scholarships available, including a scholarship dedicated to Whitworth alumni. MIT students are eligible to receive up to $20,500 in federal loans each academic year. The MIT program is comprised of two academic years.
Application Deadline	Priority Application Deadline: Feb. 17 Regular Application Deadline: May 1 Later applications are considered as program space allows.

*Tuition for the 2024-25 academic year

Earn More With a Master's

At Spokane Public Schools, you can earn nearly $8,000 more as a first-year teacher with a master's degree than with only a bachelor's degree. See for yourself: View the complete SPS teacher salary schedule by clicking here.

Join Us in Class

If you have questions about Whitworth's Master in Teaching, or if you would like to sit in on a class, please contact the MIT advisor at 509.777.3769 (Spokane).

Curriculum & Course Schedule

The Whitworth Master in Teaching Program lets you earn a master’s degree and your Washington state teaching certificate at the same time. Students in the elementary education program must complete 47 credits; students seeking a secondary certification must complete 44 credits.

Each MIT course is presented as a progressive model to parallel the year-long student teaching practicum. The parallel nature of these two elements allows for meaningful connections and applications between what you're learning at Whitworth and what you're experiencing in the classroom.

Summer Term #1

Cohort engagement
Classroom Management and Instructional Design
Psychology of Learning

End of June: New Student Orientation

Fall Term

Student-teaching: Mondays and Tuesdays (including prepping the classroom for the first day of school)
Content methods courses (math, science, English)
Universal Design for Learning

Spring Term

Student-teaching: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Multicultural experience
Job fairs

Summer Term #2

Research/presentations
Educational foundation courses
Job interviews
Graduation
Job placement

"Before I started the MIT program, I was a volunteer and then substitute teacher for Spokane Public Schools. Volunteering and substituting simply assured me that I belonged in the classroom. I loved that at Whitworth I could get my MIT in just 13 months; it allows you to take courses, student teach, and still be there for your family."

Maritza Cardona, ‘20, Kindergarten Teacher at Madison Elementary – Spokane Public Schools

"Student-teaching for a full year enabled me to see the entire process -- setting up the classroom, running the first day, parent-teacher conferences, field trips -- through the end of the year."

Megan Fraser Central Valley School District

"Many districts in our area hire Whitworth MIT grads because they see them as a second year teacher and are more prepared than other candidates. Compared to other programs, Whitworth’s MIT program keeps cohorts smaller, giving every candidate more support to be successful."

Nathan Clayton, ’21