degree program began in 1992, and the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) in 1994 with 22 candidates. In 2001, we added an Educational Administrator’s (Ed Admin) certificate program. In 2006, we expanded our TCP program to include an endorsement in K-8 and Special Education. Once again, in winter 2007, we expanded our TCP program to include an endorsement in Science, Earth and Space Science and/or
Biology for grades 5-12. In summer 2007, we changed our TCP Science program to a cohort model with admission in the summer quarter. We started our first cohort for our Residency Certificate with an endorsement in Mathematics for grades 5-12 in summer 2011. In summer 2012, we created a second dual endorsement of K-8 and Teaching English Language Learners (TELL). As of summer 2012, our TCP program expanded to include all of the following areas: Secondary Education certification with endorsements in Mathematics and/or Science, and K-8 certification with endorsements in Special Education or Teaching English Learners. In fall 2016, we obtained full-fledged school status, and that same year, the doctorate in educational leadership (Ed.D.) program was moved into the School of Education. program started and is still a collaborative offering with UW Tacoma’s Nursing Program. In summer 2017, Rachel Endo was hired as the founding dean of the School of Education.
