Education
Career Advancement
Whether you're looking to add an administrator certificate, earn an advanced degree, or obtain additional endorsements, Central Washington University (CWU) provides flexible and comprehensive coursework to support your professional growth. Our programs are designed to fit the needs of working educators, offering online, hybrid, and in-person options to accommodate your schedule. At CWU, we offer a variety of programs designed to help educators like you stay at the forefront of the field.
Adding Endorsements
CWU's Add-On Endorsement Program provides online, flexible options for teachers looking to add a course plus test endorsement in Washington State.
School Principal, Administration, and Psychology Programs
CWU offers top-notch pathways to becoming a School Principal, School Administrator or School Psychologist.
- School Administration, MEd - Designed for teachers ready to take on leadership roles in their district. This program offers Master's and Certificate pathways to becoming a School Principal or a School Administrator, such as a Special Education Director.
- School Psychology, EdS - This nationally accredited program leads to the Education Specialist (EdS) degree in school psychology which upon completion leads to eligibility for certification as a School Psychologist in the state of Washington.
Masters Degrees
Are you looking to further your teaching career with a Masters degree or by adding endorsements? CWU offers several programs tailored to the needs of working teachers.
- Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed - An online graduate program for classroom teachers intending to improve their pedagogy or assume leadership positions. This fully online, flexible program also provides pathways to add high-need teaching endorsements.
- STEM Leadership Specialization - This specialization of the M.Ed. is designed to empower teachers to meaningfully integrate multiple STEM disciplines via project-based, culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Health and Physical Education, MS - Designed for classroom teachers looking for professional development or a pathway to add the Health and Fitness endorsement.
- Family and Consumer Science-IDEA - This flexible online program provides pathways to add the the Family and Consumer Sciences teaching endorsement, earn an initial CTE teaching certificate, or pursue a Master's degree.
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