Seattle University College of Education is pleased to be one of the three universities chosen by the Martinez Foundation as an educational partner. This academic year, four $15,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in the Master of Teaching program and a fifth $15,000 scholarship will be shared between two Special Education and Literacy for Special Needs graduate students.

The College of Education is known for:

• Preparing ethical and reflective professionals for quality service in diverse communities.
• Nurturing leaders who work to create a more just and humane world.

The Master in Teaching, Special Education and Literacy for Special Needs programs exemplify those values and direct their focus on:

• Assuring that every child has a highly qualified, caring compassionate teacher.
• Modeling best practices which blend theory and practice.
• Offering classes that are small, collaborative and multidisciplinary.
• Award winning, nationally recognized faculty who are accessible, committed and supportive of each student's individual talents and career goals.

Distinctive Features of the MIT program:

• Creating a team taught and planned program delivered in a cohort model over 4 quarters.
• Providing an MIT degree with the option of a Special Education endorsement.

Distinctive Features of Literacy for Special Needs and Special Education:

• Sharing courses between these programs and with school counseling and school psychology.
• Serving experienced teachers who learn to work as teams.
• Experiencing reading and special education courses, which uniquely qualifies graduates to address the needs of all children but especially those with specialized learning needs.

For more information about these unique programs and other educational opportunities at Seattle University’s College of Education, visit: www2.seattleu.edu/coe/ or read more in the College of Education brochure.

Learn more about The Martinez Foundation’s scholarships and programs, and meet the scholarship recipients from SU.