The mission of the certification programs in the College of Education is to furnish intensive preparation for persons who serve or aspire to serve in teaching, supervisory, special services, or administrative fields at all levels of education as well as in related areas of professional services. Candidates for certification must demonstrate knowledge and competencies at qualified levels of professional practice. Graduate programs in the College of Education offer advanced course work and field experience in education and human services including specialists in exercise, human movement, and leisure services. Certification programs in administration and counseling are available at the graduate level. Doctoral programs focus on preparation of administrative personnel for the schools, counselors, teacher educators, and educational researchers.
Graduate programs stress scholarship as a basis for all professional endeavors.
Teacher education curricula at all degree levels in the College of Education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The College of Education is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and the University Council on Educational Administration. The College of Education also functions as a service institution for schools and communities in the state of Washington. Applied research services are provided to education and health-related agencies throughout the United States and internationally.