How to Apply | Master's Degrees
For specifics about this academic program, click here.
Endorsement options include:
- Elementary education (K-8): with options to add reading, middle school math, middle school science, or middle school humanities.
- Secondary education (5-12): with options in math or science only
The Graduate Teacher Preparation program allows you to prepare for Washington state teacher certification. At our Seattle campus, this 64 quarter credit program takes five quarters to complete.
The M.A. in Education with Teacher Preparation program allows you to prepare for Washington state teacher certification while earning your master's degree at the same time. At our Seattle campus, you may complete your M.A. with all teacher preparation requirements in six quarters and 72 quarter credits.
Your Antioch courses will include those related to both teaching methods and classroom management. Although some endorsement content areas are included in the program, you will need to demonstrate competence in most outside the program. You may do so through additional courses, past professional experiences, applicable life experience or standardized tests. The competencies you will need to demonstrate vary based upon your chosen endorsement area. Download the endorsement requirements (PDF).
Application Deadline
Seattle Campus
| For admission in… |
Priority application deadline |
| Fall |
Aug. 1 |
| Winter |
Nov. 15 |
| Spring |
Feb. 1 |
| Summer |
May 1 |
*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.
- A minimum of 40 hours, within the last two years, working with groups of students in a school classroom. Public school experience is preferred. Volunteer work is acceptable. Work or volunteer experience in a childcare center or after-school program does not qualify for this requirement. In addition, parent volunteer hours are not recommended as the primary means of satisfying this requirement. Required hours in a classroom are arranged by the applicant and are not arranged nor sponsored by Antioch University Seattle. Note: Required hours must be in an elementary or middle school classroom.
- 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 directly to the Antioch Admissions Office (Use the forms provided in the Application Handbook). 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.
- Self-assessment of basic skills.
- Résumé.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Graduate-level writing skills.
Self-assessment of Basic Skills
Write a typewritten description of your competence in the following basic skills: reading, writing, speaking, spelling and computer usage. In assessing your competency, you may include past professional experiences, college coursework, applicable life experience or standardized test scores. Also please summarize your self-assessed areas of strength and weakness, and include a plan for addressing your areas of weakness. Narrative, chart or other formats are welcome.
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