Education for Inclusive Environments at WWU on the Peninsulas
This two-year, compacted program offers a facilitated sequence of courses combined with significant practical experience, including a year-long internship/residency with highly skilled mentor teachers. The curriculum has been co-designed by experts in the field and master teachers. Graduates from our program are highly sought-after teachers in both general and special education classrooms and are frequently at the top of the candidate pool for teaching jobs.
Upon completion, candidates are eligible for Washington State residency teaching certificates in P-12 Special Education and K-8 Elementary Education OR they can seek to be certified in Special Education only.
Education for Inclusive Environments Residency, (Dual Endorsement Outreach Program) , BAE
The Education for Inclusive Environments (Dual Endorsement Outreach) program at Western Washington University on the Peninsulas is a 2+2 degree designed for students who have completed an associate's degree or WWU's transfer requirements. This program provides students with the skills and experiences to be an instrument of change in their chosen teaching path by combining studies in Special Education and Elementary Education and leads to residency teaching certification with endorsements in Special Education (P-12) and Elementary Education (K-8).
Offered in Bremerton
Special Education Residency (Outreach Program), BAE
The Special Education Residency (Outreach Program) at Western Washington University on the Peninsulas is a 2+2 degree designed for students who have completed an associate's degree or WWU's transfer requirements. This compacted program offers a combination of coursework and practical experience, including a year-long internship/residency with highly skilled mentor teachers. Upon completion candidates and are eligible for a Washington State residency teaching certificate in P-12 Special Education.
Offered in Bremerton
What Can I Do With An Education Degree?
Graduates of an Education in Inclusive Environments program often find career opportunities in teaching roles focused on inclusivity and specialized support. They may work as elementary teachers (K-8), creating classrooms where students of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive. Another common path is becoming a special education teacher (P-12), where they work with students who have disabilities or special needs, providing individualized instruction. Additionally, graduates might become behavior interventions specialists, who focus on developing and implementing strategies to address challenging behaviors in the classroom, promoting positive outcomes for students with behavioral needs.
Careers
- Elementary Teacher (K-8)
- Special Education Teacher (P-12)
- Behavior Interventions Specialist
Admission Requirements
Enrollment restrictions apply in all teacher education programs. Meeting the criteria below makes the applicant eligible for admission, but does not guarantee admission. Candidates who meet all criteria are further evaluated by the department to determine the most qualified applicants.
- Complete WWU GURs, a Direct Transfer AA, or a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum grade point average of 2.75 (overall or last 45 credits).
- English composition course with a grade of B- or higher.
- Official transcripts for all community colleges or universities previously attended.
- Reflective essays (prompts are noted in the online application).
- Three academic or professional references (prompts to identify/contact references are noted in the online application).
- Satisfaction of Basic Skills Requirement.
- Applicants to teacher education programs in the State of Washington are required to take a basic skills assessment for admission, but candidates will no longer need to achieve a specific passing score. This may be met by: a) Taking the West-B exam, b) SAT scores, c) ACT scores. See our WEST-B website for details and test registration information.
- Satisfaction of math pre-requisite*
- Students are required to take Math 381, Math 382, and Math 383 to satisfy requirements for teacher certification. Math 381 is offered during the first quarter of enrollment and the pre-req must be met prior to beginning the program. The pre-req can be met in one of the following ways:
- Obtain a grade of C or better in an Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, or Pre-Calculus course at a regionally accredited college or university within the last five years. (Note: Completion of MATH& 107 from a WA State CC does NOT satisfy Western's math pre-req.)
- Obtain a grade of C or better in Western’s MATH 111 or 112 within the last five years.
- Obtain a passing score on Western’s ALEKS Math Placement Assessment (MPA). Placement test is available upon offer of admission.
- Students are required to take Math 381, Math 382, and Math 383 to satisfy requirements for teacher certification. Math 381 is offered during the first quarter of enrollment and the pre-req must be met prior to beginning the program. The pre-req can be met in one of the following ways:
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