College of Education and Professional Studies Central Washington University

College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University

The College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University is committed to helping individuals acquire the skills needed to enhance their professional statuses. It consists of 12 academic departments that offer several Master of Education (MEd) and Master of Science (MS) degree programs.

Master of Education in School Administration

The MEd in School Administration program prepares teachers for the administrator certification program. It also trains them for leadership positions that involve managing school professional staff and developing executive long-range plans and policies.

Students complete a minimum of 45 credits and create -- in collaboration with faculty advisers -- individualized courses of study. The School Administration program is now offered online.

Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

The 40-credit MEd in Instructional Leadership helps teachers gain the skills needed to direct school personnel and implement instructional programs. It also prepares them for the administrator certification program.

The curriculum includes coursework in educational foundation and research, diversity leadership, and school law. Students also complete theses, project studies, or exams.

Master Teacher Program

The MEd in Master Teacher program prepares classroom teachers for roles as "teacher scholars" who can develop curriculum, create instructional strategies, and address classroom concerns. The program's 48-credit curriculum includes 29 credits of "area of emphasis" electives as well as theses (or options).

Master of Education in Literacy

Students in the MEd Reading Specialist program each complete at least 45 credits of coursework including a practicum; a master's thesis, project study, or exam; and elective courses. It is a program designed to advance the skills and knowledge of certified teachers in specialty areas.

Master of Education in Special Education

The MEd in Special Education program consists of 45 credits including an internship. Students also take a collaboration/consultation course that helps them identify their inter/intra personal skills. Other courses include "Curriculum for Students with Special Needs"; "Educational Rights of Individuals with Disabilities"; and "Functional, Behavioral, and Instructional Assessment".

Master of Science in Engineering Technology

The 45-credit Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) program emphasizes technology advances, technology management practices, and analytic techniques with the goal of preparing individuals for professional practice. The MSET program is offered on our main campus in Ellensburg, as well as at CWU - Des Moines (Highline Community College campus) and CWU - Lynnwood (Edmonds Community College campus)

Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

The MS of Science in Family and Consumer Science program at Central Washington University prepares individuals in the social sciences for careers as teachers in public school and college settings; specialists in service agencies; and professionals in business, industry, and government.

The program's career and technical education specialization consists of 45 credits of courses including "Curriculum Development" and "Program Delivery Methods." Furthermore, the 47-credit family studies specialization provides interdisciplinary study in interpersonal and family relationships and includes courses in family interaction and conflict management.

Students in both specializations complete cooperative education, which involves a contracted field experience with a business, government agency, or social service organization.

Master of Science in Exercise Science

The MS in Exercise Science at Central Washington University prepares students for doctoral study; advanced study at the professional level; and careers in higher education, clinical settings, and sports sciences. The program's curriculum includes 45 credits of coursework in areas such as physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and research methods.

Master of Science in Nutrition

The MS in Nutrition program prepares individuals for careers as nutrition specialists or further study at the doctoral level. The program's 45-credit curriculum includes courses in research, statistics, and biochemistry, as well as a master's thesis.

Master of Science in Health and Physical Education

Students in the MS in Health and Physical Education online program strengthen and broaden their physical and health education teaching skills. The 45-credit curriculum includes 28 credits of elective courses that allow students to create individualized courses of study.

Additionally, the MS in Health and Physical Education - athletic administration specialization is a 45-credit online program that trains individuals for careers as coaches and athletic directors, particularly in public school settings.

Student Research at Central Washington University

Student research is an integral component of the master's program in the College of Education and Professional Studies. In fact, most of the programs include a master's thesis or an equivalent option such as a comprehensive examination or special project. For example, students in the MS in Nutrition program complete thesis research studies that are presented at conferences.

Dedicated Staff

The College of Education and Professional Studies provides students with dedicated faculty members who are experts in their disciplines and who engage in cutting-edge research.

For example, Professor David Gee in the Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science conducts research in the areas of nutrition and prevention of chronic disease, sports nutrition, and body composition analysis.

In another example, Professor Melody Madlem in the Department of Physical Education, School, and Public Health conducts research that focuses on spirituality, women's health, and stress management. She has published several articles in scholarly journals and is the editor of the "Washington State Journal of Public Health Practice."

Financial Assistance for Graduate Students at CWU

Central Washington University offers a variety of funding opportunities to graduate students including loans, scholarships, fellowships, student employment, and graduate assistantships. Please visit http://www.cwu.edu/~masters/new_index.html for more information.

Central Washington University

Established in 1890, Central Washington University offers approximately 8,000 students excellence in higher education at the baccalaureate and master's degree levels. It has more than 110 majors and pre-professional programs.

This public, 4-year university is located in Ellensburg, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Ellensburg, which is located in the Kittitas Valley of the Cascade Mountains, offers museums, galleries, shopping venues, and a variety of restaurants. It is also less than 2 hours from Seattle, Washington; therefore, students can enjoy a wide-variety of outdoor recreation, leisure, cultural, and entertainment activities.

• Department of Advanced Programs
• Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum
• Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
• Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
• Department of Language, Literacy and Special Education
• Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Health Services
• Department of Physical Education, School and Public Health
• Program in Master Teacher
• Program in Reading Education
• Program in Special Education

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Science (MS)
  Master of Education (M Ed)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 105
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? No
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Alternate accepted
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied83
• Accepted70
• Acceptance Rate84%
• Enrolled68
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $50
• Application Fee - International $50
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline February 1st Not Reported Yes
• Winter deadline October 1st Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline January 1st Not Reported Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's Degreesminimum GPA of 3.0
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL required, 550 paper based, TOEFL iBT

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *$8,517
• Out-of-state tuition *$18,972
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year fees$978.00
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsMarch 1
• Types of financial support availableResearch Assitantships, Teaching Assistantships, Career or Field-Related Internships, Federal Work-Study, Health Care Benefits, Graduate Assistantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students154
• Female Percentage50%
• Male Percentage50%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students154
• Part-time Percentage55%
• Full-time Percentage45%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino2%
• Black / African American3%
• White / Caucasian74%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native3%
• Asian8%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander1%
• Two or more races8%
• Unknown1%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty94
• Full-time Percentage100%
• Part-time Percentage0%
• Female Percentage41%
• Male Percentage59%