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School of Education Educate. Empower. Excel. http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/soe The University of Washington Tacoma opened its doors in 1990. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) The Ed.D.

degree program began in 1992, and the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) in 1994 with 22 candidates. In 2001, we added an Educational Administrator’s (Ed Admin) certificate program. In 2006, we expanded our TCP program to include an endorsement in K-8 and Special Education. Once again, in winter 2007, we expanded our TCP program to include an endorsement in Science, Earth and Space Science and/or Biology for grades 5-12. In summer 2007, we changed our TCP Science program to a cohort model with admission in the summer quarter. We started our first cohort for our Residency Certificate with an endorsement in Mathematics for grades 5-12 in summer 2011. In summer 2012, we created a second dual endorsement of K-8 and Teaching English Language Learners (TELL). As of summer 2012, our TCP program expanded to include all of the following areas: Secondary Education certification with endorsements in Mathematics and/or Science, and K-8 certification with endorsements in Special Education or Teaching English Learners. In fall 2016, we obtained full-fledged school status, and that same year, the doctorate in educational leadership (Ed.D.) program was moved into the School of Education. program started and is still a collaborative offering with UW Tacoma’s Nursing Program. In summer 2017, Rachel Endo was hired as the founding dean of the School of Education.

Interested in one of our educational programs? We have lots of great information sessions coming up.We hope to see you t...
10/13/2026

Interested in one of our educational programs? We have lots of great information sessions coming up.

We hope to see you there!

Welcome back Huskies! We hope you have a wonder-fall quarter. 🍂Come visit us at the School of Education office!
10/09/2026

Welcome back Huskies! We hope you have a wonder-fall quarter. 🍂

Come visit us at the School of Education office!

We are excited to share a new update about our 𝐌𝐄𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! Through the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫...
08/28/2026

We are excited to share a new update about our 𝐌𝐄𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!

Through the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭, eligible educators and professionals may receive up to $9,000 to cover the cost of our ELL Endorsement courses.

Teachers who qualify for tuition exemption may also have four additional courses covered toward the 36 credits required for the MEd.

Together, these benefits can cover 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!

We are also extending our application deadline for Autumn 2026 admission to Wednesday, September 9th .

If you’re interested in earning your M̲E̲d̲ a̲l̲o̲n̲g̲s̲i̲d̲e̲ a̲n̲ E̲L̲L̲ E̲n̲d̲o̲r̲s̲e̲m̲e̲n̲t̲, now is a great time to apply and take advantage of this funding opportunity.

You can apply here: http://grad.uw.edu/admissions/apply-now/

When applying, select 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 --> 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐚 (𝐌𝐄𝐝 – 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬).

Please contact 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫, 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞, for any questions regarding the program, funding, or the application process. You can contact Payton by phone or email at 𝐩𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞@𝐮𝐰.𝐞𝐝𝐮; 𝟐𝟓𝟑-𝟔𝟗𝟐-𝟓𝟔𝟗𝟖.

08/04/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!

The Summer 2026 E3 Newsletter is here!

Catch up on the latest news, celebrations, and stories from School of Education.

Discover what our community has been up to! Click the link below to read our featured newsletter story.

https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/soe/e3-newsletter-summer-2026

Interested in Education Leadership? Attend an upcoming information session for our Educational Administration Program!📅 ...
11/25/2024

Interested in Education Leadership? Attend an upcoming information session for our Educational Administration Program!

📅 Monday, December 2, 2024, 4:00 PM on Zoom
📅 Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 4:00 PM on Zoom

For more information and RSVP visit

https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/soe/programs-information-sessions

🌟 Alumni Speaker Series: DeAnn Dillon 🌟Join us as UW Tacoma alumna DeAnn Dillon, a citizen of the White Earth Nation of ...
10/22/2024

🌟 Alumni Speaker Series: DeAnn Dillon 🌟

Join us as UW Tacoma alumna DeAnn Dillon, a citizen of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe, shares her inspiring journey from tribal school to earning a doctorate in Educational Leadership. DeAnn is a passionate advocate for Native representation in education and government. Don’t miss her powerful talk on using education as a tool for healing and change.

🗓️ Date: November 7 @ 6 PM
📍 Location: William Philip Hall - Jane Russell Commons
🔗 RSVP now! https://events.uw.edu/event/Dillion/summary

Calling all School of Education (SOE) students! Your ASUWT Senator wants to hear YOUR voice by taking a quick survey abo...
10/08/2024

Calling all School of Education (SOE) students! Your ASUWT Senator wants to hear YOUR voice by taking a quick survey about The School of Education.

Help by providing feedback to guide your academic and social success! By filling out the form you also have a chance to be entered into an Equal Opportunity Giveaway featuring a MacBook Pro or some University Bookstore merch!!

Calling all SOE students! We need your help in founding a SOE education club and need YOUR voice! Whether you want to be...
08/21/2024

Calling all SOE students! We need your help in founding a SOE education club and need YOUR voice! Whether you want to be a potential officer or member, everyone is welcome! While a base has been set with a name, officer positions to fill, a constitution draft, and logo, we need your help in making the final touches and creating a team, together.

Our next meeting will be held online via Google Meet: https://calendar.app.google/6ksdqvkddvExDe7x5
Date: Tuesday, August 27th
Time: 6:00-7:00pm

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