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SOE Graduate Contact Info
E: gradadmissions@spu.edu
P: 206-281-2091
800-601-0603
O: Demaray 258
School of Education Certification Programs
The School of Education at Seattle Pacific University offers graduate certification programs designed to prepare an individual for various opportunities in the field of education. Each program meets or exceeds the standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Whether you want to earn certification as a teacher, school counselor, principal, program administrator, or school superintendent, there is a program for you.
Certification Programs
Alternative Routes to Certification/Master of Arts in Teaching (ARC/MAT)
ARC/MAT is a one-year intensive program for individuals with an undergraduate degree who want to earn both teaching certification and a master of arts degree in teaching concurrently. Learn more
ESA (School Counseling) Certification
The Education Staff Associate Certification Certification program is for those who hold a master's degree and want to serve as a counselor in P–12 schools. (It is also possible to earn an ESA Certificate with the MEd in School Counseling.) Learn more
Principal Certification
The Principal Certification program is designed for people who have a bachelor's degree, master's degree, and either a Residency Teacher Certificate or an Educational Staff Associate Certificate, and who want to become a school principal. Learn more
Program Administrator Certification
The Program Administrator Certification program is designed for people who have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree (a Residency Teacher Certificate or Educational Staff Associate Certificate is not required) and want to pursue an administrative position in a school district central office, resource center, or other administrative center. Learn more
School Executive Leadership Program
The School Executive Leadership program is for individuals who do not hold teaching certificates and who want to pursue executive-level leadership positions within education. The program is identical to the Superintendent Certification program, except it does not lead to certification. (It is also possible to apply the credits from this program to the Doctor of Education (EdD) degree.) Learn more
Superintendent Certification
The Superintendent Certification program is for individuals who hold teaching certificates and who want to pursue district-level administrative assignments in the P–12 school setting, such as superintendent, deputy superintendent, associate and assistant superintendent, director, and other similar roles. Learn more
The Graduate Center
