The application deadline for Whitworth's Master in Teaching Program is March 1 unless program capacity has been reached. It is recommended that application materials be submitted as soon as possible. We may consider strong applications after March 1 if space allows.
The MIT program has the following admission requirements:
- Willingness to embrace the vision of the MIT program
- Evidence of successful work with children or youth
- Bachelor's degree in an approved endorsement area
- Official transcript from all colleges/universities attended sent to MIT office
- GPA of 3.00 for the last half of college. Graduate coursework and/or work history will be considered
- $35 application fee
- Three letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a college professor within your major if you have graduated within the last three years. Please have the letters sent directly to:
Master in Teaching Program
Whitworth University, School of Education
Spokane, WA 99251-0701
- Submission of the Character and Fitness Supplement
- A written two-to three-page statement on why the candidate has chosen teaching as a profession and why has the MIT program at Whitworth University been selected for professional preparation.
- Résumé
- An interview with the MIT faculty to be scheduled by the Assistant Director, Brian Davenport
- A positive recommendation from the MIT faculty following the interview
- Completed application packet to the Master in Teaching office
Please note, the WEST-B and WEST-E must be taken prior to beginning the MIT program. The WEST-B must be passed by the end of the first summer term and the WEST-E must be passed by the end of fall term. Failure to take either test before the program starts, or to pass either test by the stated deadline, may result in removal from the program. For more information on the WEST-B and WEST-E please visit www.west.nesinc.com.
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