Elementary Education Certification, Grades 1-6
The Education program offers a major in elementary education. A concurrent major or minor in an academic discipline is required and should be planned with the director of the Education program, in consultation with the director of the other program. This program has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. A student who fulfills the standards of the programs and meets the Maryland State Department of Education’s Essential Dimensions of Teaching is recommended for generic special education certification (Grades 1-8) in Maryland. Although graduation usually occurs within eight semesters, satisfactory completion of certification requirements may require one or more additional semesters. 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 elementary education courses may be required to be fingerprinted for fieldwork internship placements.
Secondary Education Certification, Grades 7 through 12
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 and meets the Maryland State Department of Education’s Essential Dimensions of Teaching 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.)
Writing proficiency requirement completed through the major.
Art
Requirements include a major in art with concentration in Studio Art and required courses in education.
Biological Sciences
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 with a performance concentration 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.
Mathematics Certification
Requirements include a major in Mathematics and required courses in education.
Russian Certification
Requirements include a major in Russian and required courses in education.
Spanish Certification
Requirements include a major in Spanish and required courses in education.
Social Studies Certification
Requirements include a major in history and required courses in education.
