How to Apply

1. Research the Transformational Teaching and Learning program to see if it’s right for you.
2. Choose Your Endorsement. 

• An endorsement is the specific subject matter or content area listed on a teaching certificate in Washington State. The state requires teacher candidates to demonstrate the content knowledge needed to teach the grade level standards for their initial endorsement subject(s). All applicants must complete the endorsement coursework outlined in their respective endorsement verification form. This coursework must be completed prior to starting the Hybrid MEd program. Applicants do not need to have all of the coursework completed at the time of application; however, they should indicate plans for how they will complete the requirements prior to the program start date on their submitted endorsement form.  
  • Seattle University offers:
  • Elementary Endorsement (K-5)
  • Secondary Endorsement (6-12) in the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Space Science
  • English Language Arts
  • History
  • Physics
  • Social Studies

Review endorsement requirements here for all endorsements.

• If you are interested in teaching middle school (6-8), you should pursue a secondary endorsement. You can do your student teaching internship in middle school grades. Once you obtain your teaching certificate, you can add on a Middle Level Endorsement in Humanities, Mathematics, and/or Science by taking a test. 

Once you start an application you will be able to save your progress and will not have to complete it all at once.

The application includes the following: 

1. Identification of Your Endorsement Area

• The Hybrid Master of Education (MEd) program requires a specific Endorsement, which is the specific content area listed on the teaching certificate.
• Seattle University offers an Elementary (K-5) or Secondary (6-12) Endorsements: English Language Arts, History, Social Studies, Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science.
• Review endorsement requirements.
• The endorsement form and instructions can be found here.

2. Basic Skills and Endorsement Content Exam. These exams are required prior to the start of the program.

• These exams are not a part of the initial admission requirement and can be submitted at any time. Scores submitted with the application will not be a factor in the admission decision process.  
• Basic Skills Exam: 
  • WEST-B 
    No minimum score required. 
    You may used the ACT/SAT to substitute this exam. If you do choose to substitute, your score must include an essay sub-score. If you do not have the essay portion of the SAT or ACT test, then the WEST-B writing sub-test is required.
• Endorsement Content Exam: 
  • WEST-E or NES 
    The specific content exam is based on the endorsement area of your choice. See which exam is required for your specific endorsement by consulting the endorsement requirements. 

3. Free Online Graduate Application

• Complete the free online application

4. Professional Résumé

• A one to two page document that includes any relevant academic or professional experiences in an educational or volunteer setting. 

5. Official Transcripts

• Submit transcripts from any school where coursework contributed to an earned degree, certificate, prerequisite, or endorsement credit.

• Competitive applicants meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.

• Applicants may be accepted into the program with unofficial transcripts, however must submit official transcripts within the first quarter of enrollment.

• Submit official transcripts either electronically or mail directly to Graduate Admission: 

  • Seattle University

    Office of Graduate Admission

    901 12th Avenue 

    P.O. Box 222000

    Seattle, WA 98122-1090

• Application questions can be submitted to grad-application@seattleu.edu.

6. Autobiographical Statement

• Format: one to two pages, double-spaced.
• Within this statement, please outline:
  • Your commitment to teaching, including the process behind your decision to pursue the teaching profession.
  • Previous experience with diverse and/or K-12 students.
  • Your connection to the mission of the Master in Transformational Teaching and Learning program's anti-racist and educational equity values. 

7.  Two Recommendations

• In your application, you will be asked to select two recommenders. Please know your recommenders email addresses when answering this prompt.
• Recommendation forms are sent automatically, and take about 10 minutes to complete.
• When choosing recommenders:
  • Select professional references who can speak to your potential as a future K-12 teacher and to your ability to work collaboratively with others, ideally in an educational or leadership capacity.  

8. College of Education Self-Evaluation Form

• Within the application you will be asked to complete a self-evaluation of your skills and aptitudes as they pertain to graduate school. 

1. Submit your application
   • Make sure you hit “Submit” on your application. 
   • Submitted applications are only considered complete once all application materials have been received including your recommendation forms.  

1. Check Your Status
   • You can login here to check the status of your application anytime.
2. Monitor your email
   • Make sure to regularly check the email you listed on your application for updates, including your admission decision.
   • Applicants should review the application timeline for information on when to expect an admission decision.