Certificate in Teaching
Location: AU Seattle
Credits for Degree: 35 quarter credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: In person and distance
Standard time to completion: 12 months
This program is designed to lead to state licensure.
Please note: This certificate is not eligible to use Title IV financial aid at this time.
Program Overview
The Teacher Education Program (TEP) prepares teacher candidates to become reflective, community-oriented teachers. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are recommended for a Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education Endorsement. TEP coursework includes a focus on multilingual students, and candidates may choose to take two additional courses focusing on multilingual students. Upon successful completion of these additional courses, candidates are recommended for a Washington State English Language Learner Endorsement.
TEP emphasizes justice-oriented pedagogy, student-centered learning, and innovative program design. Candidates learn to:
- Plan and implement curriculum that meets the needs of a variety of learners
- Teach in diverse classroom settings
- Manage the material and human dynamics of the classroom
- Nurture the holistic development of all students
- Reflect on one’s role as a teacher
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
- Assume leadership roles to advocate for children
The TEP begins with a summer intensive during the first quarter of the program. Candidates complete their student teaching and continue their coursework during the second, third and fourth quarters of the program. After the first quarter, the program is designed to offer different timeline options. Candidates may complete all requirements for the Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate and optional Washington State ELL Endorsement in four quarters. Alternatively, candidates may complete program requirements in phases. In a phased approach, candidates complete their certification requirements first. These can be completed on a one- or two-year timeline. Candidates may then return at a later time to complete the optional ELL Endorsement at their own pace.
Extended-Timeline Program
Certificate in Teaching - extended timeline
Location: AU Seattle
Credits for Degree: 35 quarter credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: In person and distance
Standard time to completion: 24 months
The extended timeline program is designed for students with jobs or other obligations that make full time graduate school challenging. In the extended timeline program, you can take up to two years to complete the program. However, you may complete the program sooner if you are able. In contrast, the one-year program cannot be completed in a shorter timeline and, if needed, may only be extended for two quarters. If you are not sure which route is right for you, please make an appointment with the Director, who can advise you.
In rare cases, students may change programs once they are admitted and have started the program. This change is typically honored when there are extenuating circumstances, such as a change in work demands or illness of a student or family member. A program change can only be made if the student is in satisfactory academic standing.
Completion Requirements for Certification and Degree
This program does not culminate in a degree. After satisfactory completion of the requirements below, Antioch University will recommend the candidate for a Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education Endorsement and, if applicable, the Washington State English Language Learner Endorsement.
- Completion of all course requirements and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress
- English Language Learner coursework is incorporated into the program and will require candidates to pass the appropriate content exam by the end of the fourth quarter of the program.
- For the Washington State English Language Learner Endorsement: Pass the WEST-E English Language Learners (051) exam
Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the general admission requirements of Antioch University Seattle, TEP applicants must have:
- A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
- Structured admissions interview
- The following admissions exams are required by June 2024 for the summer 2024 cohort:
o Submitted WEST-B score
o Passing score on the NES Elementary Education exam (NES 102 and 103)
Current Tuition and Fees
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