WGU Washington

Become a highly competent, effective teacher prepared for the challenges of Washington classrooms with an online teaching degree from WGU Washington. You'll benefit from lower tuition and superior programs intended to produce confident, competent teachers equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the classroom. The WGU Washington Teachers College is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Whether you're pursuing your bachelor's or your master's degree, WGU Washington offers the flexibility that fits your education into your life, and a strong support system to help you stay on track.

WGU Washington is an online, competency-based university. We emphasize mastery of essential skills and knowledge, instead of accumulating credit hours. Progress is based on passing rigorous assessments that measure your capabilities and competencies within your field of study. This approach to learning, coupled with online flexibility, makes WGU Washington a perfect choice for focused, hard-working Washington professionals.

With multiple degree programs in education, business, healthcare, and information technology, WGU Washington's rigorous yet flexible approach gives the university a unique advantage over other online programs. Here's what the WGU Washington advantage means to you:

• An online assessment model that gives you flexibility and control over your education
• A mentoring team committed to your success
• A trusted, quality education whose programs have received four regional accrediting commissions
• Affordable tuition with the possibility of accelerated learning that equals lower costs for your education

Challenging and efficient. These are the hallmarks of WGU Washington's competency-based approach. Learn more today.

NCATE Accreditation and Washington Licensure

All of WGU Washington's online teaching degree programs are nationally and regionally accredited. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Governors University, all programs in the Teachers College at WGU Washington are approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This means that when you graduate, you'll possess the "knowledge and skills to be effective in helping all students learn." Plus, you'll be able to apply directly to the state of Washington for your initial teaching license. With 17 programs leading to licensure in Washington and 12 programs for licensed teachers, WGU Washington is an ideal choice for educators.