Evergreen's MiT program: Preparing Teachers to Change Lives
Evergreen’s Master in Teaching (MiT) program is a nationally recognized, academically rigorous, state-accredited teacher preparation program. The Master in Teaching program meets all state of Washington Administrative Code standards for program quality and beginning teacher competence. Graduates receive a Master in Teaching degree and are recommended by the college to the state of Washington for Residency Teacher Certification provided that the state-required performance assessment, the edTPA, is passed and all other program requirements are met. The MiT program is a full-time over two academic years, consisting of six 10-week quarters, including two quarters of student teaching. Each new cohort begins Fall quarter.
By its very nature, teaching attracts people who want to make a difference
—not only in the lives of their students, but in the future of our globally
connected society. Our schools are called upon to help children and
youth develop physically, emotionally, and cognitively in order to create
meaningful lives for themselves and to participate collaboratively
and creatively in public life. In a country and world that are becoming
more diverse and complex each day, public education can play a key
role in nurturing and educating citizens who care about equity and
justice for all beings. It is teachers who take on these responsibilities
every day.
The Evergreen State College’s nationally recognized Master in
Teaching (MiT) program is more than just a means to certification. It
is an academically rigorous program that provides an opportunity to
question one’s own knowledge and perceptions, gain a broader and
deeper understanding about the diverse cultures that comprise our
society, and develop new understandings about teaching and learning.
Prospective teachers gain the knowledge and skills to create learning
environments that support student engagement and achievement, as
well as the possibility for a more just and equitable society. MiT students
are provided with multiple opportunities to expand their knowledge
and skills both on campus and in public school placements, as well as
the support to grow personally and professionally.
If you are a passionate, critical thinker, dedicated to collaboration and
learning, and have a real desire to make a difference in the community
where you will teach, this is your chance to seize an outstanding oppor
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tunity and explore new frontiers in teacher education.
We invite you to apply to our MiT program and hope you will find this
catalog a useful introduction. If you would like more information or
have any questions about our school and its programs, please don’t
hesitate to call or email us—or come for a visit! Current MiT students
are always willing to talk with you about the wisdom of choosing the
best possible career—teaching—and about their experiences here at
The Evergreen State College.
Welcome to Evergreen!
Sincerely,
Dr. J. Patrick Naughton
Director
Social Justice In The Classroom Requires Your Participation.
