The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies focuses on critical issues in education with particular emphasis placed on inquiry, teaching and learning, diversity, and social justice. The course of study is structured to nurture multiple perspectives, understanding of diverse learners, and inquiry to teaching and learning while also building professional skills to address challenges in educating diverse students in the 21st century. Educational Studies provides foundational knowledge for career paths that include adult education, educational nonprofit and support programs, business consulting and professional development, and policy study.

Elementary Education is an option within the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies that prepares students to become certified as teachers in K-8 schools in the Washington State. Upon completion of this highly structured, cohorted course of study, students meet all the requirements to be recommended for Washington State Residency teacher certification and earn the B.A. in Educational Studies. As teacher certification candidates, students will participate in two quarters of student teaching, arranged by the School of Educational Studies. Regular seminars and individual meetings with field instructors will support student teaching both quarters. A highlight of the program is that students will also become dual endorsed in either English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Special Education (SPED) along with their K-8 certification.

The Education and Society Minor is designed for students interested in developing broad perspectives on the purposes and forms of education and schooling. Education courses examine educational problems, policy and practice from interdisciplinary perspectives. They also explore tensions between education value and goals through the history of public schooling in the United States. Students are encouraged to develop critical perspectives through which to evaluate current proposals for school reform. The Education and Society minor will challenge student thinking in areas of: relating to other people, education’s role in society, and learning, growing and building one’s career field.

The Teaching and Learning Minor provides a strong foundation for future educators in formal school and informal community settings. Coursework develops a deeper understanding of topics that impact teachers and educators at all levels, such as human development and learning, pedagogy, and diversity in the classroom. The Teaching and Learning Minor goes beyond the purpose of education to focus on classroom interactions, teachers as change agents, and opportunities to interact with youth in a classroom setting. Students from any major may choose the Teaching and Learning Minor in order to strengthen their knowledge of teaching. • K-12 Schools • Recreation Centers • Museums • Health Clinics • Professional Training

A Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree at UW Bothell will prepare students to expand their professional practice by deeply exploring the complex nature of education. By providing an academic foundation rooted in relevant concepts of learning theory, social justice, equity, and leadership, students gain expertise to enhance all learning environments in addition to growing skills in writing, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. Students will choose one concentration to focus on during the course of their study: Critical Educational Change and Leadership or English to Speakers of Other Languages. Critical Educational Change and Leadership This concentration will prepare students to engage in theories of equity, learning, assessment and leadership within broadly defined educational contexts. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to create social justice and change in a variety of educational settings. This pathway serves educators working in many settings, such as nonprofits, higher education, youth and family organizations, and K-12 classrooms. English to Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) Endorsement This concentration is designed for currently-certificated teachers who wish to add the ELL (English Language Learner) Endorsement. In these courses, students will engage in critical inquiry into second language acquisition and bilingual education. Topics include curriculum, instruction and assessment for teaching English to speakers of other languages.

The Leadership Development for Educators (LEDE) program is designed to build on an existing foundation of instructional leadership while supporting current teachers as they transition to administrative positions in schools and districts. LEDE focuses on performance tasks completed by participants on-the-job in their school or district, a mentored internship, and intensive seminars on Saturdays and during a 3-day summer workshop. The LEDE program culminates with a Master of Education degree and Washington State Residency Principal Certification. LEDE Program Philosophy Many of the instructional leadership skills that are central to principal success are developed over time as teachers take on challenging responsibilities in their schools. This understanding is the foundation for the principal preparation program that UW Bothell offers in partnership with several school districts, the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession, and the Center for Educational Leadership. With new thinking about how to coordinate teachers’ on-the-job learning and university classes, the program supports teacher instructional leaders and helps them document their learning so that it contributes to requirements for a Master of Education degree and Washington State Residency Principal Certification. A Two-Part Program Structured for Working Teachers Coursework, performance tasks, and on-campus classes are built around e-learning and commuter-friendly Saturday Seminars. Part 1 launches with two seminars on instructional and personal leadership. Teachers then join a network of teacher instructional leaders and work at their own pace with a set of performance tasks that relate directly to the work of instructional and personal leadership in schools. Part 1 includes the first of two 400-hour internships. Saturday seminars and quarterly progress reviews provide feedback and assistance. Part 2 continues the cohort-based program, with an intensive 3-day Summer Institute, followed by yearlong Saturday seminars and a simultaneous 400-hour internship. Like Part 1, Part 2 features a balance of elearning, face-to-face seminars, and clinical practice. A Performance-Based Program A series of structured and practical performance tasks integrate learning from seminars, e-learning, and clinical practice. Through these tasks, candidates document both practical experience and conceptual understandings related to all certification standards and UW Bothell M.Ed. degree requirements.