Terrapin Teachers is an innovative program designed to produce a new generation of highly qualified instructors in STEM subjects. In this program, you can earn a STEM degree PLUS eligibility for certification as a middle or high school teacher. For more information about this program please visit the Terrapin Teachers website at tt.umd.edu.
For information on undergraduate admission to the University, please click here.
Once admitted to the University, students in the College of Education must meet the Selective Admissions requirements in order to proceed into the Professional portion of the Terrapin Teachers Math Education program. The Selective Admissions requirements for the Terrapin Teachers Math Education program are as follows:
Academic Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 45 credits
- Cumulative UMD GPA of 2.75 or higher; 3.0 GPA is recommended for best consideration
- Completion of lower-level Fundamental English requirement with a “C-” or better
- Completion of lower-level Fundamental Math requirement with a “C-” or better
- Minimum passing scores on a Basic Skills Tests (see advisor for details)
Gateway Courses
- Satisfactory completion of TLPL 401 with a “B-” or better
- Satisfactory completion of the upper level content area courses. Consult Advisor for content area GPA requirement.
Experiential Requirements
- A resume that shows prior experience in the education field with youth in the age range you intend to teach
- A written goal statement
- Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a faculty member or instructor in your content area)
- Satisfactory rating on the College of Education Foundational Competencies/Model Code of Ethics for Educators
STEP ONE: Apply for undergraduate admission to the University, please click here.
Once admitted to the University, proceed to Step Two after working with a COE Academic Advisor.
STEP TWO: Please submit your application to the Professional Teacher Education Program online.
Please contact the Office of Student Services, ed-advising@umd.edu, or 301-405-2364.
For a list of the College of Education Scholarship opportunities, click here.