The College of Education is dedicated to equity and excellence in education through the preparation and on-going renewal of education professionals, the promotion of social justice, the advancement of knowledge through research, and the connection of research to inform policy and improve practice. Pathways are offered to obtain a bachelor of arts (BA), master of education (MEd) or teaching (MIT), educational specialist (EdS), or a doctor of philosophy (PhD) or education (EdD). Undergraduate offerings: a BA in Early Childhood Family Studies, a BA in Education, Communities & Organizations, or a minor in Education, Learning and Society. Graduate studies areas: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Policy & Organizations, Educational Psychology, Special Education and Education, Equity & Society. Certifications: teaching (elementary, secondary, and special education), school administration (principals, program administrators, and superintendents), and school psychology.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Early Care and Education (ECE) program supports the belief that all young children, across diverse families and communities, should have equitable opportunities to learn and develop in a just and culturally-thriving society. This program seeks to transform inequitable systems that are barriers to this reality. Focusing on young children from birth through age 8, students will be prepared to advance this mission through interdisciplinary coursework that brings together equity, child development, teaching interactions, research, advocacy, leadership, practice-based application of learning, and community-based learning with community partners. The program addresses common barriers to higher education, including affordability, access, relevance, and effectiveness. A flexible online model, real-world opportunities for applying learning, and a student-centered teaching and advising model support student success.
Students accepted into the major typically have a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA and a minimum grade of 2.0 for any prior college coursework that may be applied toward the major.
Information sessions are offered to learn more about the major and how to apply.
For more information, refer to College of Education website or inquire at 206 Miller.
General Education Requirements
Maximum 15 credits in ECFS-prefix courses from the University Areas of Inquiry list may be counted toward the UW Areas of Inquiry requirements.
Of Special Note:
The University of Washington formerly referred to Areas of Inquiry as Areas of Knowledge; Arts and Humanities (A&H) as Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA); Natural Sciences (NSc) as Natural World (NW); Social Sciences (SSc) as Individuals and Societies (I&S); and Reasoning (RSN) as Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR).
Major Requirements
87 credits
Student Outcomes and Opportunities
Formerly the College of Education offered two major options: (1) General Core and (2) Teaching and Learning. As of autumn quarter, 2020, however, those two options have been replaced by a single major. Please refer to the UW Seattle General Catalog Archive for information about the options.
The Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS) major provides the opportunity to study early childhood development, early learning, and family studies from a variety of perspectives across a range of disciplines. The degree prepares students for careers in early learning, childcare, policy, family support and education, and social/mental health services. It is also a pathway to graduate studies in a number of fields related to early learning and development, including teaching certification.
Students accepted typically have a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA and a minimum grade of 2.0 for any prior college coursework that can be applied toward the major.
Information sessions are offered to learn more about the major and how to apply.
For more information, refer to College of Education website or inquire at 206 Miller.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Early Childhood and Family Studies, Teaching and Learning on-campus pathway is intended for students who are interested in working in early learning settings, or for those who plan to apply to a master's in teaching or other teaching certification programs. Current city, state, and national policy efforts are focused on equitable access to high quality early learning programs. Part of the measure of quality is having professionals prepared in content areas and pedagogical approaches to early childhood education. Courses include Language & Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Positive Behavioral Support, Engaging Interactions & Environments, and Individualized Instruction. You will also participate in service learning alongside teachers in preschool classrooms or childcare centers each quarter during your junior and senior years.
General Education Requirements
Maximum 15 credits in ECFS-prefix courses from the University Areas of Inquiry list may be counted toward the UW Areas of Inquiry requirements.
Of Special Note:
The University of Washington formerly referred to Areas of Inquiry as Areas of Knowledge; Arts and Humanities (A&H) as Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA); Natural Sciences (NSc) as Natural World (NW); Social Sciences (SSc) as Individuals and Societies (I&S); and Reasoning (RSN) as Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR).
Major Requirements
74-86 credits
Option specific credits (45-47 credits):
Formerly the College of Education offered two credentials: (1) Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies; and (2) Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies: Teaching and Learning. As of spring quarter 2023, however, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies is no longer offered. Please refer to the UW Seattle General Catalog Archive for information about the Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies.
Student Outcomes and Opportunities
The Education Studies program is designed for students who are interested in working with children, youth, families, and communities and the variety of ways that we all teach and learn, both in and beyond traditional classroom settings.
The Education Research and Policy option is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in a number of organizations or government agencies that conduct research about education or develop education policy, and is a good choice for students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in education, education policy, or school psychology.
General Education Requirements
Of Special Note:
The University of Washington formerly referred to Areas of Inquiry as Areas of Knowledge; Arts and Humanities (A&H) as Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA); Natural Sciences (NSc) as Natural World (NW); Social Sciences (SSc) as Individuals and Societies (I&S); and Reasoning (RSN) as Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR).
Major Requirements
50-52 credits
Option specific credits (20 credits): EDLPS 302; EDUC 315 (5 credits), EDUC 400 (2 credits), EDUC 473; EDPSY 490
The Foundations of Teaching option is designed for students who are interested in learning more about the field of teaching as a profession and is a good choice for those who plan to pursue a graduate degree in teacher certification or teach in higher education.
General Education Requirements
Of Special Note:
The University of Washington formerly referred to Areas of Inquiry as Areas of Knowledge; Arts and Humanities (A&H) as Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA); Natural Sciences (NSc) as Natural World (NW); Social Sciences (SSc) as Individuals and Societies (I&S); and Reasoning (RSN) as Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR).
Major Requirements
50-52 credits
Option specific credits (20 credits): EDC&I 351; EDSPE 304; EDPSY 406; EDUC 225, EDUC 400 (2 credits)
The Multilingual/Language option is designed for students who are interested in second-language learning and bilingual education and is a good choice for those who plan to pursue a graduate degree in teacher certification.
General Education Requirements
Of Special Note:
The University of Washington formerly referred to Areas of Inquiry as Areas of Knowledge; Arts and Humanities (A&H) as Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA); Natural Sciences (NSc) as Natural World (NW); Social Sciences (SSc) as Individuals and Societies (I&S); and Reasoning (RSN) as Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR).
Major Requirements
50-52 credits
Option specific credits (22 credits): EDUC 225; EDC&I 359, EDC&I 453, EDC&I 345; EDUC 400 (2 credits)
The Sports and Education option is designed for students interested in pursuing careers related to sports with a focus on the educational impact of sports participation and sports leaders as educators, and is a good choice for students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in coaching or sports administration.
General Education Requirements
Of Special Note:
The University of Washington formerly referred to Areas of Inquiry as Areas of Knowledge; Arts and Humanities (A&H) as Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA); Natural Sciences (NSc) as Natural World (NW); Social Sciences (SSc) as Individuals and Societies (I&S); and Reasoning (RSN) as Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR).
Major Requirements
50-52 credits
Option specific credits (20 credits): EDUC 221, EDUC 231, EDUC 300 (3 credits), EDUC 400 (4 credits), EDUC 451
The Bachelor of Arts in Education, Communities and Organizations major provides students with a solid foundation in learning theory, human development, equity studies, organizational theory and community-based research and practice. Through elective courses, students will build on this knowledge to explore diverse areas of study. All students complete a community-based capstone internship.
Admission is capacity constrained. Completion of requirements does not guarantee admission.
Information sessions are offered to learn more about the major and how to apply.
Refer to College of Education website for more information.
The Bachelor of Arts in Education, Communities and Organizations major provides students with a solid foundation in learning theory, human development, equity studies, organizational theory and community-based research and practice. Through elective courses, students will build on this knowledge to explore diverse areas of study. All students complete a community-based capstone internship.
General Education Requirements
Of Special Note:
The University of Washington formerly referred to Areas of Inquiry as Areas of Knowledge; Arts and Humanities (A&H) as Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA); Natural Sciences (NSc) as Natural World (NW); Social Sciences (SSc) as Individuals and Societies (I&S); and Reasoning (RSN) as Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR).
Major Requirements
68 credits
Student Outcomes and Opportunities
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This program is intended to equip graduate students at the University of Washington with training in, and transcriptable evidence of, successfully completing an intensive series of quantitative methods courses in psychometrics and applied analytics. The certificate requires 15 credits of Measurement and Statistics coursework focused on latent variable measurement and analysis within an equity-oriented framework, along with a presentation on a final project featuring advanced quantitative methodology. Certificate holders will be prepared for future work involving critical evaluation of measurement instruments (e.g., surveys and assessments) as well as conducting regression-oriented analyses using open-source statistical software (e.g., R).
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15 credits
grade of 3.3 or higher required in each course
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Explore the interaction of teaching, learning and curriculum through the UW’s nationally-ranked graduate programs in education. With a shared commitment to equity, democracy and justice in education and society, we employ diverse disciplinary, theoretical and methodological approaches to the teaching and learning of powerful knowledge. Students and faculty partner with communities, educators and youth to engage in research throughout the Puget Sound and beyond. Together, we reimagine, implement and study approaches to curriculum and instruction, moving the field toward more equitable outcomes for youth and their communities. Our graduates pursue work in a range of public and private settings as educators, instructional leaders, curriculum developers and researchers.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: this credential requires a total of 45 credits.
This unique masters degree prepares teachers for emerging and critical leadership positions in school and district settings. The degree serves teachers and coaches who want advanced knowledge of leadership and classroom practice, but do not currently aspire to become principals or administrators. Exercising equity-driven leadership, our graduates support and foster the professional development for teachers that can lead to improved student outcomes.
See this program's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Curriculum and Instruction program range between 45-48 credits. All credentials feature coursework in Foundations of Education, an area of specialization, a supporting area of study, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: This credential requires a total of 45 credits.
Programs in the area of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Policy inform and promote the transformation of education both within and beyond P-12 schools and postsecondary institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating powerful and equitable learning for all. We bring multiple disciplines, analytical tools, and bodies of knowledge to our work, including history, political science, economics, organizational studies, philosophy, and sociology; as well as the wisdom of applied practice in the fields of community organization, public/nonprofit leadership, and education, policy design, implementation, and evaluation.
Each credential in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy studies program has its own admissions. Please see additional admission requirements section below.
A cohort-based program that prepares future leaders for initial principal and program administrator certification.
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Credentials in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program range between 44-48 credits. All contain core coursework in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, elective coursework determined in consultation with an adviser, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
45 credits
Learn about and improve the research and practice of education policy, organizations and leadership. Students learn to use rigorous and innovative research methods and develop strategic partnerships with educational practitioners and policymakers at multiple systems levels to realize systemic and continuous improvement of equity and excellence in education.
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Credentials in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program range between 44-48 credits. All contain core coursework in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, elective coursework determined in consultation with an adviser, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
45 credits
A cohort-based program that prepares individuals for leadership roles at community colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations.
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Credentials in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program range between 44-48 credits. All contain core coursework in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, elective coursework determined in consultation with an adviser, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
46 credits
Address fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose and significance of education in society. Students explore education from the perspective of the humanities and liberal arts, as well as from the perspectives of different stakeholders in society, using tools of analysis based in history and philosophy.
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Credentials in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program range between 44-48 credits. All contain core coursework in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, elective coursework determined in consultation with an adviser, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
45 credits
An 11-month, cohort-based program designed to prepare students for leadership positions working in education policy within schools/districts, government, philanthropy, advocacy/non-profit and post-secondary education.
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Credentials in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program range between 44-48 credits. All contain core coursework in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, elective coursework determined in consultation with an adviser, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
44 credits
A cohort-based program that prepares future leaders in administrative and coaching roles within collegiate athletic departments.
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Credentials in the overarching Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program range between 44-48 credits. All contain core coursework in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, elective coursework determined in consultation with an adviser, and a culminating experience. See additional requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
48 credits
Learning Sciences and Human Development is a graduate study option that focuses on the nature and interaction of learning, development, and culture in a variety of settings.
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45 credits
The UW COE Measurement & Statistics (M&S) graduate program, which began in the late 1960s, prepares students to become leaders in the research and practice of cutting-edge psychometrics and applied statistical modeling. Our collective expertise focuses on latent variable models and related quantitative methods, with a common mission to improve educational equity and quality.
See this program's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
45 credits
Working hand-in-hand with the UW College of Education’s nationally-recognized faculty, our students develop the expertise to improve the lives and outcomes of students from birth through adulthood. With a shared commitment to making an excellent education a reality of all learners, our programs include a focus on applying current research knowledge and theory to educational services. Our graduates pursue work in a range of public and private settings as educators, school psychologists and researchers.
Each credential in this program has a unique application for admission. See additional admission requirements section below for credential-specific information.
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Credentials in the overarching Special Education program range from 45 to 61 total credits. All credentials include primarily 500-level EDSPE courses, which vary by specialization area, as well as a culminating experience. See additional completion requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: This credential requires a total of 61 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Special Education program range from 45 to 61 total credits. All credentials include primarily 500-level EDSPE courses, which vary by specialization area, as well as a culminating experience. See additional completion requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: This credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Special Education program range from 45 to 61 total credits. All credentials include primarily 500-level EDSPE courses, which vary by specialization area, as well as a culminating experience. See additional completion requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: This credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Special Education program range from 45 to 61 total credits. All credentials include primarily 500-level EDSPE courses, which vary by specialization area, as well as a culminating experience. See additional completion requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: This credential requires a total of 45 credits.
See this credential's Graduate Admissions page for current requirements.
Credentials in the overarching Special Education program range from 45 to 61 total credits. All credentials include primarily 500-level EDSPE courses, which vary by specialization area, as well as a culminating experience. See additional completion requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.
Credential-specific requirements: This credential requires a total of 45 credits.
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Credentials in the overarching Special Education program range from 45 to 61 total credits. All credentials include primarily 500-level EDSPE courses, which vary by specialization area, as well as a culminating experience. See additional completion requirements section below for credential-specific requirements.