Masters Certification Program (MCERT) for Elementary & Secondary Education
Program Costs :
Graduate in-state tuition is guaranteed for all MCERT students, whether classified as an in-state residence or not. The MCERT program requires 42 graduate credits which totals approximately $20,000.00 in tuition and fee charges during the academic year (please anticipate that tuition rates may increase).
Graduate in-state tuition is guaranteed for all MCERT students, whether classified as an in-state resident or not.
The MCERT program requires 42 graduate credits of coursework which totals approximately $20,000.00 in tuition costs and fees for the academic year of 2009/10.
Budget Worksheet
Costs
Summer 2009
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Summer 2010
Total
Tuition
12 credits x $471/ credit= $5,652.00
12 credits x $471/credit = $5,652.00
12 credits x $471/credit = $5,652.00
6 credits x $471/credit*
= $2,826.00$19,782.00
Fingerprinting fee
$60.00-$80.00 (depending on county)
$80.00
Internship fee
$200.00
$200.00
$400.00
Fee for Praxis II Pedagogy
$80.00
$80.00
MSDE teaching certificate fee
$10.00
$10.00
Healthcare
$271.00**
$600.00**
$600.00**
$271.00**
$1,742.00
Books
~$400.00
~$200.00
~$200.00
~$200.00
~$1,000.00
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Transportation
Food/ Misc.
Semester Total
Grand Total:
* Please note that the tuition rate for Summer 2010 might increase.
**These prices are based on the health care insurance provided by the University of Maryland. Using the university’s health insurance is not mandatory.

