Credit Options

Earn College Credit on Your Terms

Our credit-option courses are tailored for working teachers and professionals who want to advance their careers while earning college credit. Whether you’re looking for flexibility or prefer a structured schedule, we offer two types of courses to fit your needs.

Self-Paced Courses
Enroll at any time during the quarter and take control of your learning. With up to a year to complete your coursework, you can balance your studies with your professional life. However, if you’re pursuing teacher re-certification, be sure to finish by Aug. 1st to meet the annual deadline.

Quarter-Based Courses
These courses align with the EWU academic calendar, offering a traditional structure with set dates and deadlines. Perfect for those who thrive with routine and want to stay on track with their educational goals.

Choose the path that best suits your lifestyle and start earning the college credit you need to achieve your professional aspirations.

For Teachers

Excel Education Resources

Online/self-paced

Excel Education Resources provides a variety of both at-home and on-site teacher professional development options (K-12) which enhance and rejuvenate your teaching skills while earning credits or clock hours through EWU.

Enroll at any time during the quarter and take control of your learning. With up to a year to complete your coursework, you can balance your studies with your professional life. However, if you’re pursuing teacher re-certification, be sure to finish by August 1st to meet the annual deadline.

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Career & Technical Education

Online/quarter-based

EWU provides a collaborative learning environment for deep enriching experiences with the flexibility to adapt to teacher-candidate schedules.

For specific questions, please contact the department:

School of Education | CTE Programs
cteprograms@ewu.edu

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Other Options

Therapeutic Recreation

Designed for professionals working in therapeutic recreation. Build on your scholastic records while integrating teaching, research, and service. These courses prepare professionals to take the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam.

Department of Wellness & Movement Sciences
509.359.6409 | kwenzel@ewu.edu

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Designed by the Department of Geosciences to help professionals gain additional skill sets. Students may enroll in individual courses and/or earn credit towards a GIS certification. For specific questions, please contact the department:

Department of Geoscience
509.359.2286 | geosciences@ewu.edu

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