Graduate Education Program (M.Ed., M.I.T.)

Required credits

• 46 or 52 for M.Ed. Special Education (includes WA SPED endorsement)
• 47 or 49 for M.Ed. Literacy Instruction (includes WA Reading Endorsement)
• 48 for M.Ed. 21^st Century Teaching & Learning
• 52 for M.Ed Educational Leadership and Special Education
• 49 or 52 for M.Ed. Educational Leadership (SDA Principal Certification)
• 61-68 for M.I.T. Secondary Education (earn your secondary teaching certificate)
  • Must pass a basic skills and endorsement content state exam and have 45+ credits in an endorsable content area.
• 87-96 for M.I.T. Elementary Education (earn your elementary teaching certificate)
  • Must pass basic skills state exam and have 45+ credits in an endorsable content area.

Length

Teachers can finish in two years for the SPED degree. Most concentrations for M.Ed are completed in 4 summers or less. M.I.T is 2 years full-time, on-campus or commuting, including student teaching hours.

Format

New fully online format with flexible options for Special Education degrees. M.I.T. certification options are on-campus, all others are summer-only courses with online coursework for convenience.

Loan repayment as low as $209 if using financial aid.*

• Scholarships, Grants, Financial aid, Stafford Loans and ‘pay-as-you-go’ plans are available.
• Teacher Loan Forgiveness of up to $5,000 or more is available for teachers who teach for five years in low-income schools and meet other requirements.
• 33% tuition discount. If you receive discounted tuition, no other financial aid such as grants or scholarships can be offered by the institution.
• Learn more about finances for graduate students >
• Current NPUC teachers can receive tuition waivers. Learn more >

*The repayment example set forth is for illustrative purposes only and was calculated based on a standard amortization federal Stafford loan assuming a loan amount of $20,102, a payment term of 10 years, and a fixed interest rate equal to 4.3%. Loan amount of $20,102 is based on the total tuition price for the discounted SPED M.Ed. program. Your total loan amount may vary based on program selection. The loan calculator used in this example is available at www.studentaid.ed.gov. It is your responsibility to verify your eligibility by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All loans are subject to federal student aid guidelines. The actual interest rate may change periodically based on federal regulations. If you elect to defer payments until graduation, loan interest may accrue during deferment.