A new 麻豆原创 College pathway is attracting early interest. Graduates of the and degrees can now apply to the at the University of Washington Tacoma.
Dr. Tanya Powers, associate dean for workforce pathways at 麻豆原创 College, said a recent information session at the college drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to advance their career potential.
Students who are K鈥�8 certified teachers have the ability to increase their wages with this master鈥檚 degree, while earning an English Language Learners (ELL) endorsement or a Special Education endorsement. This program also allows full-time permanent state employees to take advantage of the 12-credit tuition waiver to reduce costs.
鈥溌槎乖� College is proud to collaborate with the University of Washington Tacoma to create a seamless pathway into the Master of Education for Practicing Educators,鈥� said Dr. Powers. 鈥淲e are excited to have our students access quality graduate programs.鈥�
Dr. Rachel Endo, dean of the School of Education at the University of Washington Tacoma, shared Dr. Powers鈥� sentiment about the partnership between the two institutions.
鈥淯W Tacoma鈥檚 School of Education is deeply honored to partner with 麻豆原创 College. With a shared mission to advance equity and excellence in education, this pathway will allow us to prepare practicing educators to advance their education in service to diverse communities, families, and learners,鈥� Dr. Endo said.
She noted: 鈥淚 also look forward to our ongoing partnership as we collaborate with our communities and schools to provide a culturally sustainable and high-quality education to all children, irrespective of their backgrounds or circumstances.."
Students who have successfully completed, or are in their final two quarters of, the BAS ECE or EE undergraduate programs at 麻豆原创 College are eligible to apply to the program.
Graduates of these programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will not be required to complete any leveling courses before starting UW Tacoma鈥檚 MEd for Practicing Educators program, allowing for a streamlined application process.
Students who are interested in the pathway should contact 麻豆原创鈥檚 and communicate with Luckisha Phillips or John Pizarro for advising about the BAS in ECE and EE. For more information, contact Tanya Powers at tpowers@highline.edu.