华盛顿州立大学

The MIT is intended for those who possess a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education and is designed to prepare students to become effective elementary or secondary education teachers. This program of study leads to a master’s degree and a State of Washington elementary or secondary education teaching certificate. The MIT degree is available to students the Pullman, Spokane, and Vancouver campuses; however the programs differ slightly from campus to campus. The programs at the Vancouver campus consist of 15 months of intensive study and internships, whereas the program on the Pullman/Spokane campuses consists of 13 months of intensive study and internships. All of the MIT programs are cohort-based, forming a supportive network. The program consists of a wide range of pedagogy course work. Depending on the student’s focus (elementary or secondary education), these courses may include literacy, social studies, science, math, reading, health, fitness, or fine arts methods. Students also study diversity in schools and society, educational technology, the social context of education, and research-based effective practices. When successfully completed, the MIT program results in a master’s degree and teacher certification. Therefore all MIT students complete both certification and graduate research courses. All MIT students complete a research project and present the project results at the culmination of their program. The research projects are usually aimed at examining teaching and educational issues, with the focus on understanding the positive impact of education on student learning.

Student Learning Outcomes:

All graduates will be able to:

To prepare outstanding entry-level P-12 teachers with a focus on teacher research as a paradigm for practice.

Will use deep content and pedagogical knowledge to inform their teaching.
Develop relevant, rigorous, and developmentally appropriate curricula.
Modify curriculum and instruction based on the individual needs of their students.
Use assessment of their students’ learning and their own teaching to inform future planning and teaching.
Attend to the social and civic development of their students.
Work respectfully and collaboratively with colleagues and community to ensure quality instructional programs and stewardship of public schools.

To guide students in their development as practitioner-researchers in P-12 school settings.

Locate, analyze, and synthesize research literature, and apply that synthesis to problems of practice.
Effectively communicate scholarly work through written, oral, and/or alternate formats.
Skillfully inquire into areas of program-related interest.
Develop scholarly habits of curiosity, inquiry, skepticism, and data-based decision making.

To establish itself as a highly successful program that is recognized for the quality of its graduates and its national visibility.

Attracts, secures, and retains high quality students.
Graduates students who are satisfied with the professional preparation they have received.
Graduates students who attain teaching licenses and other appropriate credentialing.
Maintains an excellent on-time graduation record.
Is delivered by a high quality graduate faculty that actively contributes to the program and that participates in scholarship that adds to the knowledge base of teacher and educator preparation.

Career Opportunities:

Elementary Education Teacher
School/Curriculum Leadership Positions
Agency Services Positions

Career Placements:

Elementary Education
Director of Preschool Programs