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Graduate Admissions

Master of Education

Deadline for CECL, E-CRiT, & ESOL Concentrations: January 15 (Priority) | May 1 (Final)

Deadline for LEDE Concentration: July 30 (Priority) | October 15 (Final)

A one-year Master of Education (M.Ed.) providing focused professional development for educators in all learning communities, both inside and outside of the classroom.


Professional Development Admissions

Enhancing Capacity for Special Education Leadership (ECSEL)

Deadline: April 30, 2026

The Enhancing Capacity for Special Education Leadership (ECSEL) program at the University of Washington Bothell prepares candidates interested in administering special education programs through a non-degree program that leads to the required Washington State Resident Program Administrator Certification.


Teacher Certification Admissions

Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate

Deadline: December 1

The 2026 Cohort application will open September 1

The Elementary Education Teacher Certification Post-Baccalaureate prepares students to become certificated Washington state elementary school teachers.


Undergraduate Admissions

Developmental & Youth Studies – Launching Autumn 2025!

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The Developmental & Youth Studies major explores early childhood into adolescence and emerging adulthood and focuses on the diversity and richness of development in family, peer, school, and community contexts.

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Elementary Education Option

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The Elementary Education Option prepares students to become certificated teachers in Washington state elementary schools. Students must seek admission to the program via an internal application.