Teaching, Learning & Curriculum

Engage with programs in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum through the UW’s nationally-ranked graduate programs in education. With a shared commitment to equity and justice and changing the status quo in education and society, we employ diverse disciplinary, theoretical and methodological approaches to the teaching and learning of justice oriented knowledge, skills, and orientations in and out of schools.

Our Programs

Culturally Sustaining Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
On-campus
Prepares students to serve as educators, collaborators, researchers, and advocates with schools, community organizations, colleges and universities, and other learning spaces and to facilitate, design, and enact projects, courses, and programs that promote educational justice in all its forms.

Instructional Leadership

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Hybrid
Prepare yourself for equity-driven, non-administrative teacher leadership positions. Learn how to foster effective professional development, support student growth, and enhance thriving for all educational stakeholders.

IslandWood Graduate Program

Graduate Certificate
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Field-based
IslandWood offers a unique 10-month immersive residency that prepares environmental educators and fulfills prerequisites for our Master in Teaching programs.

Language, Literacy and Culture

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
On-campus
Explore the dynamic interplay of language, literacy and culture in diverse educational settings, gain a deep understanding of justice, and become part of a supportive community of educators.

Science or Math Education Specialization

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
On-campus
Our program provides advanced, specialized training in science or mathematics education with emphasis for both elementary and secondary schools.

Teacher Education and Teacher Learning for Justice

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
On-campus
Designed for future researchers and leaders who are committed to advancing intersectional justice in teacher education and teacher learning.