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In addition to being certified, teachers must hold an endorsement in a teaching subject approved by Washington state.

For our students who plan to teach K-8, they will pursue an endorsement in elementary education. These students must also choose one of the following add-on endorsements: English Language Learners Middle Level Mathematics, Middle Level Science, or Special Education.

For WSU students who plan to teach specific subjects (such as high school history or music), the student will complete a major in that area of expertise, and will choose the teacher preparation option.

 

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Specific subject teaching certificate programs

Candidates for specific subject certificates shall declare a major and meet the degree and endorsement requirements of the subject-matter department,and complete the Secondary Professional Education Core Requirements. To enhance employment opportunities, it is recommended that candidates complete requirements for an additional endorsement.

Secondary education professional core requirements

• Secondary Education Professional Core

Endorsement checklists

• Biological Science
• Chemistry
• Choral Music
• Earth and Space Science
• Elementary Education
• English Language Arts
• French
• History
• Instrumental Music
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physics
• Social Studies
• Spanish

Career and Technical Education

• Agriculture
• Family and Consumer Science

Add-on Endorsements (non-degree)

• English Language Learners (ELL) checklist
• English Language Learners (ELL)
• Bilingual Education
• Middle Level Mathematics
  • Middle Level Mathematics Required Courses and Course Schedule
• Middle Level Science
• Special Education checklist
• Special Education

FAQs and additional resources

• Frequently Asked Questions about Student Services and the Teacher Education Program
• Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)