The degree of Master of Arts in Teaching offers areas of concentration in those departments of College of Arts and Sciences that offer graduate classes, and in the School of Education. This program is designed for registered nurses who wish to assume a leadership role within the profession of nurse anesthesia educators. In addition to preparing students to be skilled nurse anesthesia practitioners, it is the goal of the program to nurture and develop innovative, creative professional leaders who are prepared to design and teach in preparatory and continuing educational programs. This program offers preparation for professional counselors within community agencies, schools and clinics. A core of competencies is attained by all counselor candidates, with individualization taking place through supervised internship settings.
Emphasis is placed on translating theory and research from course work to services for clients.
A major focus of the program is on the development and operationalization of the student's personal theory of counseling. Certification as a school counselor within the State of Washington can be obtained through this program. The Leadership Formation Program provides a supportive environment that encourages personal and professsional development of candidates as they prepare to serve others as educational leaders. The program centers on an integrated, problem based learning approach which represents an alternative to studying blocks of classified knowledge in a strictly organized sequence. Both theoretical and practical academic teachings are woven together by a faculty team using case studies to ensure a realistic and rich educational experience.