Endorsements
Endorsements on a teaching license indicate which subject areas and grade levels you are qualified to teach. The Master in Teaching certifies prospective teachers in areas ranging from elementary education to secondary sciences, humanities and arts.
How to Earn an Endorsement
Earn an endorsement to teach a specific subject.
- Complete coursework or relevant experience in your preferred endorsement area
- Take tests that demonstrate your content knowledge
- Successfully complete coursework
- Complete student teaching through field experience
Endorsement Levels
All Level P–12
These endorsements cover a subject area that you can teach at any level, from preschool all the way through high school. Some P–12 endorsements require a second endorsement, such as the English Language Learners Endorsement.
Elementary K–8
The state endorsement for teaching elementary school. You’ll be prepared to teach in schools where students stay in the same class all day long.
Middle 4–9
These endorsements specifically prepare you to teach in intermediate, middle school or junior high schools.
Secondary 5–12
These endorsements prepare you to teach in any intermediate, middle school, junior high or high school where teachers teach specific subjects and students move from class to class.
Endorsements Offered
Evergreen offers endorsements in multiple areas, including some that are offered at only a few places in Washington state.
The Test Code tells you which tests you need to take for your endorsement in addition to the WEST-B. Find out more about required tests at How to Apply to MiT
| 2025-26 Cohort | ||
|---|---|---|
| Endorsement | Level | Test Code |
| Biology | 5–12 | NES 305 |
| Chemistry | 5–12 | NES 306 |
| Earth and Space Science | 5–12 | NES 307 |
| Elementary Education | K–8 | NES 102 & NES 103 |
| English Language Arts | 5–12 | NES 301 |
| Multilingual Learner | P-12 | WEST-E 051 |
| History | 5–12 | WEST-E 027 |
| Mathematics | 5–12 | NES 304 |
| Middle Level Humanities (English and Social Studies) | 4–9 | WEST-E 052 & WEST-E 053 |
| Middle Level Math | 4–9 | NES 203 |
| Middle Level Science | 4–9 | NES 204 |
| Physics | 5–12 | NES 308 |
| Social Studies | 5–12 | WEST-E 028 |
| 2026-27 Cohort | ||
|---|---|---|
| Endorsement | Level | Test Code |
| Elementary Education | K–8 | NES 102 & NES 103 |
| English Language Arts | 5–12 | NES 301 |
| History | 5–12 | WEST-E 027 |
| Middle Level Humanities (English and Social Studies) | 4–9 | WEST-E 052 & WEST-E 053 |
| Social Studies | 5–12 | WEST-E 028 |
| Theatre Arts | P–12 | WEST-E 055 |
| Visual Arts | P–12 | NES 503 |
Where You Can Teach
Students who successfully complete the Master in Teaching degree will be recommended to PESB for Licensure.
Educator licensure in Washington state is governed by the Professional Educators Standards Board (PESB), which approves teacher education programs and certifies and licenses teachers.
Approved teacher education programs make teacher candidate recommendations for certification to PESB. Individuals with a Washington state license can teach in Washington state.
Evergreen's Master in Teaching meets the requirements for licensure or certification in Washington state. We have not made a determination if our curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY.
The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the agreement. Please keep in mind that licensure requirements are subject to change. Make sure to check with the appropriate state agency to confirm current licensure requirements.