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Dec 04, 2024
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Goucher College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
Secondary Education Certification, Grades 7-12
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The Department of Education offers a certification for secondary education in Maryland. This program has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. A student who fulfills the standards of the programs is recommended for secondary certification (Grades 7-12) in Maryland. Students who would like certification outside Maryland should contact the department of education of the state of their choice regarding reciprocity and that state’s requirements. Maryland law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a crime of violence or a crime against children from being certified to teach. Students enrolled in education courses may be required to be fingerprinted for fieldwork internship placements. Students desiring Maryland Teaching certification in secondary schools should consult with the chair of the Education Department during their freshman or sophomore year to ensure the timely completion of requirements. See list below for programs available that lead to certification at the secondary school level. Requirements include: Major in the academic program appropriate to area of certification. Courses identified for specific area of certification. (See list below.)
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Notes:
- ** Successful completion of Praxis core or Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) qualifying scores on the SAT, ACT, or GRE general test if a prerequisite for ED 453 .
- A minimum grade of B- in ED 453 and satisfory completion of Praxis II are required to complete the certification program.
One academic course in each of the following:
- U.S. History
- Mathematics (or meeting the college DA requirement)
- Non-Western Culture
Examples of Non-Western Culture are:
Certification Specializations
Biological Sciences Certification
Requirements include a major in Biological Sciences and required courses in education.
Chemistry Certification
Requirements include a major in Chemistry and required courses in education.
Dance Certification
Requirements include a major in Dance, DAN 484 and DAN 484L and required courses in education.
English Certification
Requirements include a major in English, with a concentration in literature, and required courses in education.
French Certification
Requirements include a major in French and required courses in education.
History Certification
Requirements include a major in History and required courses in education.
Spanish Certification
Requirements include a major in Spanish and required courses in education.
Social Studies Certification
Requirements include:
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