Our application process consists of the following steps:   

Apply to Heritage University as a graduate-level candidate using this link:
Heritage University Graduate Application 

Pay the university admission fee. Ensure official undergrad and graduate transcripts with proof of degree earned and conferred sent to Admissions@heritage.edu.
(If you can order an electronic copy and have it directly sent to Admissions this will expedite the process)

1. Copy of your teaching or ESA certificate from WA State
2. Copy of your resume or CV outlining experiences with leadership, volunteering, and professional development opportunities.
3. Unofficial transcripts of your bachelor's and master's degree
4. State Prerequisite Form required by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. You can find the state's form here. Your superintendent or personnel officer of your district must sign the form.
5. Letter from your district, signed by a district representative, permitting you to complete your 540 hours of internship with them alongside a principal mentor with at least 3 years of experience.
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation. One from a current supervisor and the other from a professional colleague.
7. Written Statement of 300 words on why you would like to become an educational administrator. 
8. Abuse Course Completion evidence – this is the required annual Child Protection reporting requirements for school districts employees.

 If you have any questions or in need of assistance please contact:

Catherine Zeisner, Chair of Educational Administration zeisner_c@Heritage.edu or you can call 509-590-6428

 

Letter from your district, signed by a district representative, permitting you to complete your 540 hours of internship with them alongside a principal mentor with at least 3 years of experience.

The College of Education at Heritage University is required by the Washington Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) and our accrediting bodies to collect the following demographic information.  The submitted demographic information will not be considered in regards to admission into the program.

I understand that failure to submit complete and official credentials from all undergraduate and graduate institutions of higher learning I have attended may result in the denial of this application or my subsequent dismissal from the University. I certify that to the best of my knowledge all statements I have made in this application are complete and true.