Overview
Candidates receive a master’s degree and/or are recommended for principal certification after completion of a year-long internship.
The Educational Administration, With Comprehensive Assessment (Non-Thesis) program at Western Washington University is offered at six sites — Bellingham, Bremerton, Burien, Seattle, Tacoma and British Columbia.
Students admitted to programs in the Woodring College of Education are required to possess competence in the use of instructional technology in education prior to completion of their program and, when applicable, prior to being recommended for certification.
Student Responsibility
As a degree-seeking student at Western, you are responsible for knowing the requirements of your graduate program and making sure that you are taking the courses and completing the milestones your program requires for graduation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Educational Research and Evaluation
- Policy Studies in Educational Administration
- Theory in Educational Administration
- Supervision in the Public Schools
- Planning for Curriculum Administration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Public Administration View 3090 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Course background appropriate to level of specialization
- Three years of documented successful school-based instructional experience with students (e.g., teaching or ESA employment)
- A current résumé outlining your education and professional history
- Professional Reference forms (3): one each from two building-level administrators, and one from a district-level administrator
- Official transcript(s) showing all previous course work
- Letter of application stating (a) why you want to become a school administrator and (b) how your understanding of diversity relates to improving learning for all students, and (c) defining your goals and objectives as an education leader
- An interview with a program advisor may be required
Tuition Fee
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International
23432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23432 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
22927 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22927 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
10680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10680 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Bellingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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