Education
Current Students
Need help connecting with an education advisor or finding information about teacher certification, field experiences, or career resources? This page curates resources specifically for CWU education majors.
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Academic Advising
Your Education Advisor is your “go-to” for questions about courses and major requirements. They will help connect you to the right people to answer your questions.
Visit the CEPS Advising page for more information or contact CEPSAdvising@cwu.edu to connect with an Education Advisor.
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Teacher Certification Program
The Teacher Certification Program (TCP) is the program that runs parallel to the major/minor courses needed for your degree and supports education students in completing the additional requirements needed to become a certified teacher in Washington. TCP requirements are in addition to your major and minor course requirements. Visit the TCP website for information on:
- TCP application and admission requirements – Being fully admitted to the Teacher Certification Program is an additional requirement beyond your major and/or minor degree requirements.
- Schedule a fingerprinting appointment to participate in courses working with K-12 students. Valid for two calendar years.
- Purchase liability insurance to participate in courses working with K-12 students. Valid for on academic year.
- Student resources and commonly asked questions.
- Final certification requirements.
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Office of Field Experiences
The Office of Field Experiences works very hard to find you opportunities to work with students in K-12 schools. Finding placements for field experience courses requires asking districts to host you up to six months in advance. Visit the Office of Field Experiences website for information on:
- Placement application deadlines and required materials for courses.
- Example teaching resumes and teaching statements.
- Field Experience Log instructions and troubleshooting.
- Placement locations and policies.
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Registrar Services
The Office of the Registrar houses many important services related to your quarterly processes as a student. Enrollment, transcripts, degree checkout, catalogs, and scheduling are all processes housed by this department. Visit the Registrar's website for information on:
- Status of a course substitution.
- Applying for graduation
- When your degree will be awarded
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Career Services
CWU’s Career Services provides many resources for future educators. Access their full site at careerservices.cwu.edu. Specific links for education majors include:
- Meet with school districts who are actively hiring at the annual Education Career Fair
- Prepare for a teaching job with a strong Education Resume
- Watch Career Services' Video Series for Future Educators
- To explore current job opportunities, be sure to check out the Wildcat Career Network. Currrent students, Click on “Wildcat Career Network” under the Applications menu on your MyCWU dashboard.
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