| Total credits | Estimated resident cost | Estimated Washington border cost | Estimated non-resident cost |
|---|
| 6 | $3,976 | $4,306 | $5,452 |
| Program cost estimates are based on 2025/26 PSU tuition and fees only. This chart is provided to help you estimate the minimum tuition and fees for program completion. Additional fees may apply depending on the course of study that you choose to pursue and the specific courses for which you enroll, so you may also find it useful to review detailed tuition and fee information and the full cost of attendance for PSU programs. |
Curriculum
Students in this program will engage in coursework designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach an additional subject area. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional strategies, as well as effective planning, implementation, and assessment techniques. In addition to the coursework, students will complete a 3-credit practicum in a secondary classroom, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Course descriptions
For full course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.
Program format
Modality
In-Person: This program is held in person, with the methods class conducted on campus during the fall term.
Part-time
Time to completion: two terms (fall and winter)
Scheduling
Evening: Methods Classes are held in the evening once a week. The experiential learning component in the winter term requires daytime hours in a secondary (grades 6–12) education setting.
Weekly Estimated Time Commitment
The PSU Credit Hour Policy defines 1 credit hour as requiring a minimum of 3 hours of student time per week over the course of the term. PSU operates on the quarter system, and terms last 10 weeks.
Graduate school is a big commitment; please consider this information as a starting tool to help you gain a sense of the time commitment. Students learn differently and you may find that it takes you more time to complete the coursework on a weekly basis. Generally, a graduate program is more intensive and should require more time on homework than undergraduate courses; therefore, we recommend planning for more time than the minimum.
Students in this program take 3 credits during the fall term and should expect to spend at least 6 hours per week outside of classroom time on homework and related activities.
During the winter term, students engage in experiential learning through a practicum, which takes additional time to complete. Generally, a practicum requires 90 hours per term, which is approximately 10 hours per week.
Program of Study
Cohort: This program operates as a cohort model, meaning that students follow a set program of study with a group of peers, learning together and providing a peer-support network. The program of study below outlines these classes term-by-term.
| Year 1 | CR |
|---|
| Fall |
| Methodology course | 3 |
| Winter |
| ITP 509 Practicum | 3 |
Practicum Information
Practicum is completed in winter term. In order to begin practicum, students should follow these steps:
- Apply for Field Placement by October 15th
- Please note: if you are already teaching the subject area you are adding, you must still complete this application
- Failure to complete this application by October 15th may result in PSU not being able to find you an appropriate placement and supervisor