As a graduate, you will be well prepared by a rigorous program and excellent faculty. An education degree from Saint Martin's University opens doors because of the stellar reputation of our program and our graduates. Our program is the only non-cohort based program in the area which means that you aren't locked into a fixed schedule and have the flexibility to adapt the program to your needs. The MIT program is also offered at our location at Joint Base Lewis McChord, making it convenient for those in the military, their spouses, and those in the community near the base.
Interested in an accelerated credential option?
Consider our STAR program, which can also lead into a master's degree as well.

Saint Martin's MIT program is among Teacher.org's best value teacher prep master's programs of 2019 and 2020.
Requirements
Required credit hours
The number of credit hours required for the Master in Teaching degree varies with each emphasis and the exit option chosen:
Emphasis | Number of credits |
---|---|
Elementary education | 55-61 |
Secondary education | 45-51 |
Special education | 67-73 |
In addition to these total required hours, the student may need to complete additional pre-professional requirements and/or endorsement courses. For more information, please see the academic catalog.
Authorized endorsements
Saint Martin's has been authorized by the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to offer teacher certificate competency-based endorsements.
Coursework, internship and exit requirements
Below, find the pre-professional, core, certification core, elementary, secondary and exit option course requirements.