SPU Candidate Application Information

Click here to download the SPU Professional Certificate Application.

1. Admission to program requirements: SPU requires admission of all applicants to include the following: 1) copy of the official Residency Teaching Certificate, 2) written verification of employment in a State of Washington public or approved private school and 3) application fee to SPU. Candidates may begin the program after one year of successful teaching.

If an applicant wishes to pursue a Master's degree, he/she must complete the Master's application process and meet the requirements for any School of Education Master's program prior to completion of the first nine credits of the Professional Certificate Program.

2. Registration: Once a completed application packet is received, the candidate will receive a verification of acceptance and registration packet. The candidate will then register for the seminar.