How to Apply | Master's Degrees
For specifics about this academic program, click here.
Endorsement options include:
- Elementary education: with options to add middle school math/science, middle school humanities or early childhood education
The Graduate Teacher Preparation program prepares you for Washington state teacher certification. At the Seattle campus, this 62 quarter credit program takes five quarters to complete. At the Muckleshoot site, it is an eight-quarter program.
The Graduate Teacher Preparation program with an M.A. option allows you to prepare for Washington state teacher certification while earning your master's degree at the same time. At the Seattle campus, you may complete your M.A. with all teacher preparation requirements in six quarters and 74 quarter credits. Our Muckleshoot site offers this program in eight quarters.
Your Antioch courses will include those related to both teaching methods and classroom management. Some endorsement content areas are included in the program. The competencies vary based upon your chosen endorsement area.
Download the endorsement requirements (PDF).
Application Deadline
Elementary Option at the Seattle Campus
| For admission in… |
Priority application deadline |
| Fall |
Aug. 1 |
| Winter |
Nov. 15 |
| Spring |
Feb. 1 |
| Summer |
May 1 |
Elementary Option at Tacoma Site
*Applications will be accepted after the priority deadline.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5.
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a teacher or principal which describes the quality of your interaction with students in a school classroom. Reference letters must be submitted on Antioch's recommendation form directly to the Antioch Admissions Office. Letters from friends or relatives are not acceptable.
- Passing scores on the WEST-B basic skills test, including all three subtests. Visit www.west.nesinc.com for more information.
- Résumé.
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