WASBA Master Beekeeper Program (with WSU)

Category: Learning Also called: Washington State Beekeepers Association Master Beekeeper; WASBA / WSU Master Beekeeper; WASBA Master course Last checked: 2026-10-05

What it is

The WASBA Master Beekeeper Program is a first-party advanced Learning pathway from the Washington State Beekeepers Association, delivered in partnership with Washington State University (WSU). The official Education / Curriculum Levels page describes a two-part Master course for beekeepers with substantial experience: a four-month online class session via WSU (pre-recorded seminars, reading, quizzes, projects, virtual conversations, monthly live Zoom discussions, and a written exam; sessions open once a year starting in August), then hands-on activities with WASBA to finish within two years of class inception (extension/outreach project and 40 WASBA Service Points). It sits above WASBA’s Beginning / Apprentice / Journeyman / Craftsman curriculum levels. It is not a county club meeting and not a hive-equipment retail shop. (Distinct from the separately listed Puget Sound Beekeepers Association Local club listing.)

Who it’s for

Experienced Washington (and WASBA-member) beekeepers who meet the printed Master prerequisites — WASBA membership, local-club membership if possible, Journeyman certification within the last five years (or an approved alternate Journeyman / 85%+ screening test), and additional colony-keeping experience after Journeyman — and who want a structured WSU online + WASBA hands-on Master pathway. Not a substitute for a beginner club meeting or for buying woodenware.

Why it’s listed

This is a first-party Learning program with printed dollar application and registration fees, calendar gates (June 15 / July interview / July 20 registration / August start), partnership with WSU, and a Spokane WASBA contact block — curriculum-first, not a blog and not an affiliate landing page.

• Course overview (wasba.org Education / Curriculum Levels — checked 2026-10-05): Master Beekeeper course partnered with Washington State University; online class session open 4 months via WSU; hands-on WASBA activities within 2 years; August annual start; includes pre-recorded seminars, reading, quizzes, projects, virtual conversations, monthly live Zoom discussions, and a written exam; hands-on includes extension/outreach project and 40 WASBA Service Points.
• Prerequisites (same page — checked today): WASBA membership; local club/organization membership if possible; Journeyman Beekeeper certification within the last five years (or approved alternate Journeyman / pass 85%+ on a 50-question WASBA Journeyman screening test); keep colonies for an additional minimum of 3 years after receiving Journeyman certification.
• Fees & calendar (Application Steps — checked today): $25 non-refundable Masters Program application fee (applied to registration for successful candidates); submit application by June 15 for the August class; Education Committee interview in the first two weeks of July; successful candidates submit $75 to WSU and $300 to WASBA to register; registration must be completed by July 20 so materials can mail for the August session.
• Related WASBA membership / contact (Membership + Contact — checked today): Individual Membership annual dues $30 per calendar year; Contact: WASBA, P.O. Box 4824, Spokane, WA 99220; [email protected].

Fees, access windows, and certification rules above are what the official pages showed on the check date. Catalog offerings change. Use the live WASBA Education pages before treating any figure as fixed.

Official URL

Education hub: https://wasba.org/education/

Curriculum Levels (Master fees / structure): https://wasba.org/education/curriculum-levels/

Membership (dues): https://wasba.org/membership/

Contact: https://wasba.org/contact/

Location

Primarily online WSU class session (4 months, August start) plus WASBA hands-on activities in Washington. Association mailing address printed on the Contact page (checked 2026-10-05): P.O. Box 4824, Spokane, WA 99220; [email protected].

This is a Learning / association–university pathway address, not a Local club hall and not an Equipment retail counter.

Notes

• Category is Learning. Curriculum-first WASBA Master Beekeeper pathway with WSU online session and printed application/registration dollar fees. Not Equipment and not Local clubs. Separate from the Puget Sound Beekeepers Association Local club listing and from other already-listed Master / Extension pathways (Oregon Master, Texas Master, Tennessee Master, California Master, UF-IFAS Master, Montana Master, Cornell Master, Penn State 101/102, etc.).
• Printed $25 application / $75 WSU / $300 WASBA fees, June 15 / July / July 20 / August calendar gates, 4-month online + 2-year hands-on framing, $30 individual WASBA dues, and Spokane P.O. Box contact are transcribed from official wasba.org pages checked on 2026-10-05 and may change.
• First-party logo saved beside this listing as wasba-master-beekeeper.png (from the official wasba.org profile/logo asset; unedited).
• Not affiliated with Beekeeping Plaza.
• No Beekeeping Plaza contact, purchase, booking, or publication action was taken.

FAQ

Q: How much does the WASBA Master Beekeeper Program cost?
A: Official Curriculum Levels page (checked 2026-10-05): $25 non-refundable application fee (credited toward registration if accepted); then $75 to WSU and $300 to WASBA for course registration. Confirm live figures on https://wasba.org/education/curriculum-levels/ before applying.

Q: When does the Master class run, and is it online?
A: Page prints a once-yearly August start; the WSU online class session is open for 4 months, with WASBA hands-on work due within 2 years of class inception. Application by June 15; interviews early July; registration by July 20. Confirm the live Education page for the current cycle.

Q: Is this an equipment shop or a local club meeting?
A: No. The WASBA Master Beekeeper Program is listed here as Learning — an official WASBA / WSU advanced pathway. For hive gear see Equipment listings (e.g. BeeBuilt); for Greater Houston club meetings see Local clubs (Houston Beekeepers Association). Puget Sound Beekeepers is a separate Local club listing.