School	Education
Academic Award	Master of Education
Credtis Required	30 semester credits
Faculty Lead	Heather Lucas
CIP Code	13.0101

Degree Requirements

The Master in Education program equips post-baccalaureate candidates with strong academic credentials to become effective educators in diverse settings. This degree provides a solid foundation in instructional design, assessment, classroom management, and curriculum development. While it does not lead to Washington state teaching certification, it serves as a valuable pathway for individuals seeking to serve in private schools, community programs, and international institutions.

The School of Education aims to develop candidates who are:

Holistic Educators

• Candidates demonstrate culturally responsive pedagogy aimed at the holistic learning of all students.

Adaptive Educators

• Candidates demonstrate differentiated teaching, adapting instruction where appropriate to meet student needs while remaining aligned with learning standards.

Learner-Focused Educators

• Candidates demonstrate reflective instruction, analyzing student work in order to further develop their own pedagogical practices.

Students who successfully complete the Master of Education will be able to:

1. Conduct research aimed at identifying and responding to contextualized problems of practice.
2. Develop a coherent philosophy of education that integrates both social and individual outcomes.
3. Interpret educational aims and practices through the lens of Christian faith.
4. Design instructional plans and practices based on a formative assessment/instructional response cycle.

Program Highlights

The three-semester, thirty-credit curriculum offers advanced coursework on learning theory, instructional design, assessment, classroom management, and family engagement. Classes meet in the evenings, on weekends,and during the summer months for cohort commencing their programs in August. 

Academic Progress

Successful applicants should have a previous cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B level) or higher; candidates holding a lower GPA may be admitted to the program conditionally and granted one semester in which to earn a satisfactory GPA. Students must earn at least a B- (2.7) in each class in order to progress to subsequent semesters.