Academics

Credential and Certification Programs

Washington State University Spokane offers an array of certification programs that prepare educators for professional advancement and open the world of teaching to people seeking to change their careers.

Field-Based Principal's Certification

designed to prepare currently successful educators to meet the leadership challenges which will be faced by school principals during the coming decades.

Field-Based  Superintendent's Certification

designed to prepare current building principals and mid-level administrators to meet the leadership challenges which will be faced by school district superintendents in the twenty-first century.

Field-Based Program Administrator's Certificate

designed to prepare currently successful educators to meet the leadership challenges which will be faced by program administrators during the coming decades.

Professional Certificate Program

designed for teachers who currently hold a Residency Certificate and must complete requirements for further certification and for those who wish to improve their classroom techniques and explore personal growth opportunities.

Contacts

Director and Associate Professor, Education Programs
Joan Kingrey, Ph.D.
kingrey@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7939

Field-based Superintendent Certification
Gene Sharratt, Ph.D.
gsharratt@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7941

Field-based Principal Certification, Program Administrator Certificate, Spokane
James Howard, Ph.D.
jamesh@mail.wsu.edu

Phone: (509) 358-7948

Master in Teaching
Leslie Hall, PhD
ldhall@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7546

Program information
Kelly LaGrutta
Academic Coordinator
lagrutta@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7942

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Mailing address
College of Education
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
FAX (509) 358-7933

Student services
(509) 358-7537
enroll@wsu.edu

Contact Us: spokane_student_services@wsu.edu, 509-358-7978 | Student Affairs
Mailing: PO Box 1495, Spokane WA 99210-1495. Shipping: 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane WA 99202