Certification

If you want to become a teacher, principal, superintendent, school psychologist or program administrator, you'll need a certificate and we have programs that can get you there.

Danforth Educational Leadership Program

Certification
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Field-based On-campus
Become an equity-driven principal or program administrator who possesses the vision to guide change, cultivate leadership and generate successful outcomes throughout schools and districts.

Early Childhood Special Education

Certification
Endorsement
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
On-campus
Early childhood special education is a fulfilling career path that makes a real difference in the lives of children with unique learning needs. You will graduate with a master's degree, ready to be a leader in schools, communities and the field.

Elementary Teacher Education Program

Certification
Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)
Field-based Hybrid
Become an elementary school teacher and earn your Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) degree through our intensive one-year program.

High-incidence Disabilities Teacher Education

Certification
Endorsement
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
On-campus
Become a leader in support of students with high-incidence disabilities. Graduates are ready to make a difference for inclusive education after earning their master's degree, certification and/or endorsement.

Leadership for Learning (L4L)

Certification
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
On-campus
A three year doctoral program for innovative, equity-focused leaders who want to transform educational systems and realize ambitious learning goals for all students.

School Psychology (Ed.S.)

Certification
Education Specialist (Ed.S)
Field-based On-campus
We prepare certified school psychologists who use culturally-responsive, evidence-based approaches to assessment, intervention, and consultation for effectively serving individuals from all cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Seattle Teacher Residency

Certification
Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)
Field-based
Earn an elementary or special education teaching certificate and Master in Teacher (M.I.T.) degree through an immersive and unique collaboration with Seattle Public Schools.

Secondary Teacher Education Program

Certification
Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)
Field-based On-campus
Become a middle or high school teacher and earn your Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) degree through our intensive one-year program.

UW Accelerated Certification for Teachers (U-ACT)

Certification
Master in Teaching (M.I.T.)
Online
Designed for full-time educators-of-record in Washington state who are looking for a pathway to earn their residency teaching certificate, initial endorsement and Master in Teaching (M.I.T) degree.

License disclosure

Federal regulations require that programs offering educational credentials that lead to licensure and/or certification communicate the jurisdictions that our credentials prepare its graduates. View the UW College of Education license disclosure.