{"id":35916,"date":"2024-06-03T16:27:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T23:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/?page_id=35916"},"modified":"2024-10-15T10:37:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T17:37:24","slug":"principal-programs-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/principal-programs-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Programs &#8211; Principal Certification Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bb9bf19e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eded19e1\">\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9fca46be gb-headline-text\">Principal Certification Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f8fde685 gb-headline-text\">Eastern Washington University offers two program options which end in candidates being recommended for a Principal Certification in the State of Washington:<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09714e0a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e89557c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2023\/01\/45895707481_e99c4de03f_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Student walking on ewu campus\" class=\"wp-image-4908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2023\/01\/45895707481_e99c4de03f_c-1.jpg 533w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2023\/01\/45895707481_e99c4de03f_c-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2023\/01\/45895707481_e99c4de03f_c-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1fa5c54\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ba3a745\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d9754f5d gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Master of Education<br>with&nbsp;Principal&nbsp;Certification<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Education program is designed for candidates who currently hold a Teaching Certification and wish to earn recommendation for the Principal Certification in the State of Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates in this program complete core and specialization courses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b44e7689\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6beb7003 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Principal&nbsp;Certificate Only Option<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Certificate is a graduate level program, designed for candidates who currently hold a Teaching Certification and wish to earn recommendation for the Principal Certification in the State of Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates in this program complete specialization courses only.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07b52857\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b9c8c3a0 gb-headline-text\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e032296\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e6916dff gb-tabs\" data-opened-tab=\"1\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee9028e0 gb-tabs__buttons\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32962535 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button gb-block-is-current\">Information<\/button>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-393e1424 gb-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79bb40a4 gb-tabs__item gb-tabs__item-open\">\n\n<p>The Principal Certificate and MEd with Principal Certificate Programs include a curricular and internship experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most accurate way to stay on top of your program requirements it to check your Degree Audit.<\/strong>&nbsp;A degree audit is an online advising tool that allows you to view degree and certificate requirements and track your completed coursework towards completion of a chosen degree, major, or certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/364\/2022\/11\/DW-Tutorial-6.28.22.mp4\">Here&#8217;s a video for how to run a degree audit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dw-prod.ec.ewu.edu\/responsiveDashboard\/\">Degree Audit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If applying for Financial Aid, please register for sessions 1 and 2 at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact the School of Education Online Program Coordinator at 509-359-4807 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jwieck@ewu.edu\">jwieck@ewu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;with questions<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-29f00098\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-af9089b1 gb-headline-text\">Program &amp; University Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3a2f428e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0cf62244\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e02507ab\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-172be6bc\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/online-calendar\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2024\/05\/CalenderIcon.svg\" alt=\"Calender icon\" class=\"wp-image-35546\" style=\"width:51px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b14039c5 gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/calendar\/calendar-online-accelerated\/\">Online Program Calendar<br><\/a><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/calendar\/calendar-online-accelerated\/\">Dates &amp; Deadlines for Online Programs<\/a><\/em><\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-743ee507 gb-headline-text\">It is important for students to review the dates and deadlines for the Online Accelerated program as they are different from posted university dates and deadlines. Deadlines for the Online Accelerated program are extremely strict and exceptions are not made. Please contact the School of Education with questions.<\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec97b50e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-26ad4028\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d2b8002\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2024\/05\/Book-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35625\" style=\"width:51px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4fffe295 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/textbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Textbook Look Up<br><\/strong><em>Look Up textbooks for all courses<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fbd2df2b gb-headline-text\">The textbook list shows texts required for all courses in your program. This list will be updated as new book information becomes available.<\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-855f091c\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aafc9609\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a4fda56\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2024\/05\/Buoy.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35626\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-04d01af3 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2b4c7735\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90fe8035\">\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6afeb459 gb-headline-text\">An online master&#8217;s student has full access to Eastern Washington University resources. Click here for quick access to:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bookstore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writers&#8217; Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterans Resource Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability Support Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-224a2d03\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-66ea343c\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ec5d578a gb-headline-text\">Internship &amp; Portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee82f219\">\n\n<p>Internships provide an opportunity for professional growth. The internship meets the requirements for both: (1) Eastern Washington University and (2) the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction &#8211; Department of Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-805d8913 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Before Your Internship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internship Information<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Internship location must be identified by student.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EWU does not place students in internship locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must cover the majority of the academic year and see the opening and closing of school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must complete 540 hours of internship of experiences\/activities: 50% (270 hours) must be completed during the academic school year when students and\/or staff are present. 50% (270) can be completed doing such activities as scheduling, serving on interview teams, curriculum evaluation, data analysis for program improvement, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All interns are required to identify a certificated administrator with at least 3 years of experience to serve as mentor and supervise the candidate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FBI and WA state clearance or valid, current Teaching Certificate in WA State required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate should hold or have previously held a regular teacher, educational staff associate (ESA), or initial\/continuing CTE Certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet Washington state competencies through internship and portfolio activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internship expectations and activities will be outlined further in your canvas course.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internship and Portfolio Enrollment Courses<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Students will enroll in a combination of internship and portfolio courses occurring in separate six-week sessions. You must complete the courses as outlined in the table below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a9316af gb-headline-text\"><strong>Internship Sequence<br>Beginning in Fall 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Term<\/em><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Course<\/em><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Credits<\/em><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fall 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EDUC 660 &#8211; Principal Internship and Portfolio I<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fall 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EDUC 661 &#8211; Principal Internship and Portfolio II<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;Winter 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EDUC 662 &#8211; Principal Internship and Portfolio III<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;Winter 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EDUC 663 &#8211; Principal Internship and Portfolio VI<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;Spring 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">EDUC 664 &#8211; Principal Internship and Portfolio V<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;Spring 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><br>EDUC 665 &#8211; Principal Internship and Portfolio VI<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Internship Application Process<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you have decided upon your internship location, please complete (must complete all of the following):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1483475c\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a38a418a\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/princ-cert-internship-app\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/274\/2024\/05\/FileButton.svg\" alt=\"File\" class=\"wp-image-35544\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0a4bd51a gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/princ-cert-internship-app\/\">Application for Admission to Principal Internship<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-07b37485 gb-headline-text\">EWU Education will email a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) directly to the district\/facility of your choice. The MOA will be filled out and signed by a district\/facility representative. The MOA is a legal document that allows EWU students to complete coursework within a district\/facility.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your district\/facility requires additional information, please have them contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:educgrad@ewu.edu\">educgrad@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This step does not require action by the EWU student.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e5ce14a8 gb-headline-text\">If you have questions regarding internship requirements or placement please email Jeff Wieck&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jwieck@ewu.edu\">jwieck@ewu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0b17e6cf gb-headline-text\"><strong>During your internship:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Internship Expectations: Complete course requirements noted above as outlined by instructor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit plan for internship to EWU instructor of internship course &#8211; Part of first module.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logging Internship Hours &#8211; Log your hours on the electronic timesheet provided by th Program Coordinator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b52fae46\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ecac50d4 gb-headline-text\">Portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-01fc7c47 gb-headline-text\"><strong>EDUC 643<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; This course is designed for MEd candidates to assemble a portfolio of work from graduate education courses to demonstrate the candidate has met program outcomes. Candidates will identify written assignments from their courses to revise. Candidates are also required to explain, through a reflection, how these written assignments align with program outcomes. The portfolio class is accessed through Canvas modules.<\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1409af74\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ed93468d gb-headline-text\">Comprehensive Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f8d9c573 gb-headline-text\"><strong>The Comprehensive Exam is only required for students in the full MEd Program.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EDUC 667<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; The purpose of the Comprehensive Examination is to assess knowledge and understanding of specified core courses and evaluate whether students are academically prepared for their role in education. The Comprehensive Examination requires students to demonstrate the ability to synthesize knowledge gained from courses in the Master of Education degree program and write an academically appropriate response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam consists of three (3) academic papers to be submitted during weeks 2, 3, and 4 during a 6-week session. Students will receive one question each week and have one week to complete each paper. Questions are not made available until the time of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expectation for writing is 12-15 pages per question (not including the title and reference pages). Any writing over 15 pages&nbsp;<strong><em>will not be read<\/em><\/strong>.&nbsp; The expectation is a scholarly writing piece, using clear, concise words, with correct use of academic language, and APA citations (including a reference page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will receive notification of pass\/fail result via email by the Wednesday following the end of the session. This exam is pass\/fail, but candidates must pass all three questions to receive a &#8216;Pass.&#8217; If it is deemed that the candidate did not pass one or more questions, they will have one opportunity for a retake in a subsequent session. Each question not passed is retaken at one additional credit. In this event, the School of Education will contact the candidate with information on registration for any additional comprehensive exam sessions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ab6c101c\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d19b5b76 gb-headline-text\">Steps to Apply for State Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-93be1906 gb-headline-text\"><strong>For candidates holding a Washington State teaching certification:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: Candidates will not be eligible for recommendation for certification until they have completed three (3) years of P-12 teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete coursework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete candidacy form (linked above) and send to Graduate Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the graduation application through EagleNET (steps outlined below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internship Instructor emails Certification Officer at EWU Education with verification of completed internship requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DO NOT APPLY TO OSPI UNTIL YOU HAVE HEARD FROM THE CERTIFICATION OFFICER<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon completion of above:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certification Officer &#8211; sends a recommendation to OSPI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification Officer &#8211; sends notice to candidate to apply for administrator certificate (now you may apply to OSPI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate applies on OSPI website ($)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Graduate Programs Office will send out the student diploma.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-90022a94 gb-headline-text\"><strong>For those who hold a P-12 Teaching Certification Outside the State of Washington:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of Eastern Washington University\u2019s programs complete requirements to be recommended for endorsement in the state of Washington. Except for Washington State, EWU has made no determination if this program will lead to licensure in your state or the state in which you are seeking licensure. Please use the link below to the Certification Office webpage and reference the \u201cOut-of-State Certification and\/or Reciprocity Information\u201d section to determine licensure requirements and\/or transfer policies in your state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9782fc0e gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/education\/certification\/\">https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/education\/certification\/<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>For questions regarding certification please contact the Educational Leadership Program Director, Brock Taylor at\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:btaylor2@ewu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">btaylor2@ewu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f89de7d\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4da1e538 gb-headline-text\">Graduation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-818a4bba gb-headline-text\">The final step in completing the program is submitting the Graduation Application Form. All graduate students are required to complete a Graduation Application. This form is used by EWU&#8217;s Graduate Studies Office to ensure completion of all coursework necessary for the master&#8217;s degree or graduate certificate. Deadlines for Graduation Applications are as follows:<\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-17cdf04b\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Spring Sessions<br><\/strong>February 1<\/td><td><strong>Summer Session<br><\/strong>April 1<\/td><td><strong>Fall Sessions<br><\/strong>June 1<\/td><td><strong>Winter Sessions<br><\/strong>November 1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dfc6ca05 gb-headline-text\">If you miss the graduation application deadline, your degree may be delayed and your name will not appear in the graduation program.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-37435c14 gb-headline-text\">To complete your Graduation Application: go to <a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/eaglenet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EagleNet<\/a> then click on your<strong>&nbsp;Student Record<\/strong>&nbsp;tab and find&nbsp;<strong>Apply to Graduate<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6b9ea982 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-32664299 gb-headline-text\">Students are not required to participate in commencement; however, we encourage students to take part in the EWU commencement ceremonies held in June. To have your name included in the commencement program, the graduation application must be submitted by February 1. At that time, you will receive instructions to purchase your gown and hood which are ordered through the bookstore.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bda31a7 gb-headline-text\">If you have questions regarding the Graduation Application or commencement, please contact <a href=\"mailto:gradprograms@ewu.edu\">gradprograms@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Principal Certification Programs Eastern Washington University offers two program options which end in candidates being recommended for a Principal Certification in the State of Washington: Master of Educationwith&nbsp;Principal&nbsp;Certification The Master of Education program is designed for candidates who currently hold a Teaching Certification and wish to earn recommendation for the Principal Certification in the State &#8230; <a title=\"Online Programs &#8211; Principal Certification Programs\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/principal-programs-online\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Online Programs &#8211; Principal Certification Programs\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9086,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":[],"_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-35916","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35916"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9086"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35916"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35916\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36354,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35916\/revisions\/36354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/educgrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}