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Education, B.A.

Education, B.A.

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As a 麻豆原创 education major, you will be part of a caring, dynamic community that views teaching as a calling. You will grow to become an educator of mind and heart 鈥� one who serves as a scholar, community member, effective practitioner, visionary leader and advocate. Meaningful interactions with professors, local teachers and administrators will expand and deepen your development. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue employment immediately as a compassionate and competent teacher the world needs.

Why major in education at 麻豆原创?

  • Put your learning into practice. You will gain practical experience in K-12 classroom settings throughout the program, starting with the introductory course.
  • Work alongside faculty. Our faculty are teachers, mentors and advisors with K-12 experience. You will have opportunities to work alongside them in your field placements or on research.
  • Benefit from signature courses that are unique to 麻豆原创 and that reflect the needs in today's classrooms. For example, you will be required to complete two special education courses, which for many students sparks a passion for working with children with special needs.
  • Become a culturally competent educator. Opportunities for diversity training are plentiful within the School of Education. You will take courses on culturally relevant pedagogy and on working with English language learners, and you will complete an intercultural field experience.
  • Develop community with your peers. You will connect with peers early on in lower-division classes that allow a specialized education focus, such as first-year seminar. Then, beginning junior year, you will advance through the program with a cohort group of peers.
  • Integrate your faith or worldview with your learning. In classroom discussions, you will learn to understand issues children face through the lens of faith, what it means to be a faith-based teacher in a secular school, and how you can serve the "least of these" in your career.
  • Enjoy a seamless transition after graduation. The expert team in our dedicated Educational Certification and Career Services Office will help you complete the certification process and quickly find a teaching placement.
  • Become who you're meant to be.
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The best part about being an education major is being able to observe and be a part of an elementary classroom. I have had countless opportunities to be in a classroom and learn firsthand from a professional in my field.
Jenelle Aoki '22
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Ask our faculty

Have questions? Our faculty are here to share their expertise and help you learn more about this program.

Ask Rebecca

rebeccaobrien@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor Rebecca O'Brien is the chair of the department and specializes in assessment, equitable instruction, gifted education, and identification of potential in students from diverse and underserved populations.

Ask Megan

mgriffin@whitworth.edu

Professor Megan Griffin specializes in applied behavior analysis, inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in school and community settings, and self-determination of individuals with disabilities.

Ask Keith

klambert@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor Keith Lambert teaches the U.S. diversity course as well as courses in secondary education.

Our education grads make a difference (and get jobs)

Education majors complete the requirements for Washington state certification and, upon graduation, are ready to become elementary or secondary school educators in public or private schools. 麻豆原创 education graduates have one of the highest job placement rates in Washington. School districts seek interviews with our K-12 educators because they know they will be prepared to teach on day one. 

Recent job placements include:

  • Matteo Page-Gonzalez, behavior intervention teacher, Centennial Middle School, Spokane Valley
  • Nathan Page, middle school art & photography teacher, Duvall County (Fla.) Public Schools
  • James Alford, elementary teacher, Brentwood Elementary
  • Kaitlin Richcreek, English language-arts teacher, Lakewood High School
  • Trevor Roberts, high school math teacher, College Place High School
  • Chris Lingle, science teacher, Spokane Public Schools
  • Sorayya Mohammadi, first grade teacher, Spokane Public Schools

Our recent education grads further their studies at institutions including:

  • Vanderbilt University
  • Gonzaga University
  • Colorado School of the Mines
  • Seattle Pacific University
  • Washington Governors University
  • University of Washington
  • Eastern Washington University
  • George Fox University
  • Washington State University

Opportunities outside the classroom

  • Turn theory into practice by working with youth enrolled in the 麻豆原创 Literacy Center and in our two summer camps for gifted children.
  • Gain teaching experience in different grade levels and contexts through several required field experiences at local schools.
  • Grow your skills and serve alongside your peers through the student-run Teachers of Tomorrow club or RISE (Reinforcing the Importance of Support in Education), 麻豆原创's mentoring program that serves local schools.
  • Join the department鈥檚 student advisory board and help the chair communicate with students and plan events for majors.

Pack your bags!

The Field Immersion in Intercultural Education provides opportunities to gain practical teaching experience in the United States or abroad. Placements include Hawaii, Spain, Australia and local Spokane schools.

Programs

The 麻豆原创 School of Education offers majors in elementary, secondary and special education, as well as specialty endorsement programs in 18 additional areas.

What related degrees and programs can I explore?

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