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 The Graduate Teacher Preparation endorsement prepares you become a teacher in Washington state. If you already have your bachelor's or advanced degree and want to teach elementary education (K-8) or secondary math or science (5-12), this program is for you.
Antioch's curriculum emphasizes social change and multiculturalism through an innovative curriculum design. Full-time students typically complete their elementary teacher preparation in five quarters or their secondary math or science in four quarters. Classes meet during the week from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
You join a small cohort of students eager to meet the challenges and complexities of teaching in schools with diverse student populations. Your fellow students come from a variety of backgrounds including health, social services, business, childcare, engineering, homemaking, the arts and computer sciences. They join you as fellow career-changers and educators who are looking to make a difference in children's lives.
Competency-based Learning
You come to Antioch with a bachelor's or advanced degree and an interest in teaching in schools with diverse populations. You will learn to:
- Plan and implement curriculum that meets the needs of diverse students
- Teach in a wide-range of classroom settings
- Manage the material and human dynamics of the classroom
- Nurture the holistic development of all students
- Work with existing technology in the classrooms
- Perceive and reflect on your role as a teacher
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
- Assume leadership roles to advocate for children
The Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Preparation also is available to students. It takes one extra quarter of studies (8 credits) to complete the M.A. on the Seattle campus. So in just six quarters, a full-time student completes both teacher preparation and a master's degree. Additional courses provide opportunities for you to explore significant questions about teaching and learning through research, collaborative learning groups and intensive work with a faculty adviser.
M.A. Education with Teacher Preparation students focus on action research models, social change and curriculum design and analysis. The master's program culminates in completed inquiry projects and student presentations of research findings in a presentation symposium.
Residency Certification Options
At Antioch, you have a choice of the following options when becoming eligible for certification as a teacher in Washington state:
- Elementary Education (K-8) requiring 64 credits of coursework
- Optional Washington state elementary endorsements include Middle School Math, Science or Humanities
- Secondary (5-12) Math requiring 52 credits of coursework
- Secondary (5-12) Science requiring 52 credits of coursework
Antioch Teaching Approach
Some of the features that make AUS unique from other education programs include small classes, a robust cohort model and Learning Assessments (also called Narrative Evaluations) instead of grades.
Small Classes
At AUS, you'll find small, intimate classes where each student has a chance to interact with the faculty and their peers. Classes center on discussion and problem solving.
- A typical class consists of 10-20 candidates
- High levels of interaction with faculty and peers are encouraged, creating dialog that leads to a fuller learning experience
- The Antioch approach is exactly the student-centered teaching you will take with you into your own classroom
Learning Assessments
Learning Assessments for courses and learning activities are written by faculty at the end of each academic quarter. The use of learning assessments enables our faculty to provide you with more meaningful, individualized and comprehensive feedback on your progress. The focus is on your accomplishments, strengths and weaknesses, rather than on the external validation of a letter grade.
Your official transcript with learning evaluations is recognized and respected within the academic community. If for scholarship, reimbursement or further education purposes you require a letter grade you can request one on a class by class basis directly from your professor. |
