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Humanities

Ethnic Studies

Brief description

Ethnic Studies centers the histories, epistemologies and lived experiences of minoritized peoples and Indigenous nations.

School Counseling

The MEd school counseling program prepares professional counselors for employment in educational settings and is designed for those students intending to apply for the state educational staff associate certificate endorsed in school counseling at the elementary and secondary levels. Certification as a public school teacher is not required for admission to the program. The school counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program contains a thesis option for those students interested in pursuing a research project related to the degree program.

Rehabilitation Counseling

​ Prepare for the CRC Certification and Transform Lives Equip yourself for a rewarding career helping persons with physical, sensory, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. The Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling at Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµ Washington University empowers competent counselors who are attentive to the dynamic and holistic needs of their clients. This degree prepares you to obtain Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credentials and work in a variety of private and public sector settings. Program Features Top 20 Best Rehabilitation Counseling Programs (U.S. News & World Report) Convenient hybrid learning blends online courses with in-person classes No GRE required for admission Internship and practicum built into the curriculum CACREP Accredited What Will You Learn? Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s master’s in rehabilitation counseling prepares you to partner with individuals with disabilities as a dedicated and qualified rehabilitation counselor. Engage in courses, practicum experience, and internships that cover theory, techniques, case management, professional issues, multicultural practice, career development, and more. This robust training will enable you to enhance your clients’ lives by working with them toward self-determination, independence, meaningful employment, and full community participation. Why Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s Degree? Top-Ranked Accredited Rehabilitation Counseling Program Commit to a top-ranked, high-quality program to enhance your career prospects and assemble a powerful professional toolbox as you prepare for CRC certification. Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s rehabilitation counseling master’s degree program is ranked #19 in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). Online and On-Campus Hybrid Learning The master’s in rehabilitation counseling program is designed to work alongside your professional and personal commitments. On-campus courses are scheduled to meet one evening per week at the Everett University Center. Some courses are hybrid, meaning you’ll attend campus 5 times a quarter and complete the other weeks asynchronously online. We also offer fully asynchronous online course options. However you study, you’ll have the option to study full-time or part-time on a 2-, 3-, or 4-year completion track. Gain Counseling Experience through Internships To prepare for your professional practice, you’ll complete 16 credit hours of internships in rehabilitation counseling. You’ll find roles with local and partner rehabilitation agencies through networking opportunities, faculty recommendations, and Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Career Services Center. Program Curriculum and Courses Establish skills, competencies, and experience necessary to achieve Certified Rehabilitation Counselor status. The MA in rehabilitation counseling program involves 70 credits of rigorous core theory, including aspects like addictions and rehabilitation counseling, group counseling techniques, medical aspects of disability, and psychiatric disabilities in rehabilitation. You’ll also complete 20 credits of hands-on practicum and internship placements—opportunities that build your comfort and confidence in clinical settings. Review program curriculum Rehabilitation Counseling Career Outlook A master’s in rehabilitation counseling prepares you for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor recognition. As a rehabilitation counselor, you will provide assessments of abilities and functional limitations, develop plans consistent with individual clients’ needs, and partner with clients in achieving their goals. Together, you and your clients will explore a variety of paths toward success, including individual and group counseling, vocational training and education, and job development and placement. Rehabilitation counseling is a dynamic, rewarding, and growing field: the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 11% growth in demand for rehabilitation counselors over the next decade, a rate much higher than the average across all occupations. You will encounter employment opportunities in both public and private sectors, including state and federal rehabilitation agencies, nonprofit agencies, veterans’ programs, workers’ compensation agencies, hospitals, and universities. Our graduates are working at places like the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Services for the Blind, VA hospitals, and more. [Click and drag to move] ​

Media and Digital Literacy

Now more than ever, teachers need to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that new literacies in the classroom require. The Media and Digital Literacy Certificate is for teachers and educators who want to learn how to implement new literacy practices in their school community, regardless of grade level or content area. This one year, online sequence of four courses begins each summer. Students complete the certificate in the spring, and may be eligible to apply their coursework toward the Master of Education in Language and Literacy.

Master in Teaching, Multilingual Education (South King County)

The Master in Teaching (MIT) program with emphasis in Multilingual Education is designed for candidates who wish to complete a Master’s degree with recommendation for Washington State Residency Certification to teach at the secondary level (middle and high school) and training in dual language education (through ELL and/or Bilingual endorsements). Our comprehensive MIT with emphasis in Multilingual Education program is firmly backed by current research of effective teaching and promoting student learning. Currently the program is only offered through Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s South Seattle site. The program is designed specifically for multilingual working professionals who are employed by school districts in South King County. Classes will be held on evenings and/or Saturdays. Course work will integrate students’ classroom experience. This MIT program can be completed in six-seven quarters, including full-time student teaching (internship). We accept World Language, English, Science and Social Studies endorsements; please speak with us about other content-area endorsements. Why Consider Are you a multilingual individual excited by the possibility of teaching content in more than one of your languages? Do you want to learn how to teach in ways that sustain the languages and cultures of your students? Are you interested in teaching in middle and/or high school dual language and bilingual programs? Are you passionate about serving Immigrant and refugee families and communities? Dual language programs are growing throughout Washington State and districts are searching for multilingual teachers who are highly trained in methods of content and language teaching.

Master in Teaching (Everett)

The Master in Teaching (MIT) program in Everett is designed for candidates who wish to complete a master’s degree while earning state of Washington residency certification required to teach at the secondary level (middle, junior high, and high school). Our comprehensive MIT program is firmly backed by current research on effective teaching and the promotion of student learning. The MIT program in Everett has attracted adult students from a variety of fields and professions who want to teach at the secondary level. The MIT program consists of 68 quarter credit hours completed over 7 quarters of academic study, including 14 weeks of full-time student teaching in local, public secondary education classrooms. This program is designed to accommodate the needs of students who need or wish to continue working while completing the program. Students generally take two or three courses during the academic quarter, which requires classroom attendance two or three nights per week between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Our program seeks to admit 15-20 students each year.

Master in Teaching (Bellingham)

The Master in Teaching (MIT) program is designed for candidates who wish to complete a master’s degree while earning state of Washington residency certification to teach at the secondary level (middle, junior high, and high school). Our comprehensive MIT program is firmly backed by current research on effective teaching and the promotion of student learning. The MIT program can be completed in five quarters, including the student teaching (internship) and is available at Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµ's Bellingham campus or at Çà¹ÏÊÓÆµ's Everett site.

Language and Literacy

This updated master’s degree is designed for educators who want to deepen their knowledge and practice in language and literacy instruction. It is ideal for classroom teachers and those who are or want to become reading specialists or literacy coaches. Graduates will leave with a strong understanding of literacy research and theory and effective teaching of language, reading, and writing. The Language and Literacy program has four main components: foundations, core study, independent research, and study in a concentration area. May provide Washington state additional endorsement in reading, ESOL, or bilingual education.