Initial Teacher Certification Program Options

Initial Teacher Certification Program Options
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in TESOL and K-12 Certification
The Master’s of Education degree in TESOL with Maryland K-12 ESOL Certification is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in any subject matter and wish to become certified as teachers of English to speakers of other languages for elementary, middle and high school students in Maryland. This degree consists of 42 credits (36 hours of coursework and 6 hours of field experience).
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in World Language Education (WLEd) and 7-12 Certification
The Master’s of Education degree with a specialization in World Language Education with Maryland grades 7-12 certification is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in the language they intend to teach and wish to become certified as foreign language teachers in Maryland. This degree consists of 42 credits (36 hours of coursework and 6 hours of field experience).
Master's Certification Program (MCERT) with a specialization in TESOL
MCERT (Maryland Master’s Certification Program) for TESOL is an alternative teacher education program for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and intend to teach at the K-12 level. The MCERT program is a 13-month, full-time program that leads to a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) as well as eligibility for Maryland State certification to teach in elementary or secondary schools.
Master's Certification Program (MCERT) with a specialization in World Language Education
MCERT (Maryland Master’s Certification Program) is an alternative teacher education program for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and intend to teach in grades 7-12. The MCERT program is a 13-month, full time program that leads to a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) as well as eligibility for Maryland State certification to teach in secondary schools.
NEW: Post-Baccalaureate Certification in World Language Education
This non-degree 30-credit option provides an opportunity for candidates with baccalaureate degrees to complete the requirements for certification in the state of Maryland in one or more of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, or Spanish. For more information, contact Dr. Margaret Sullivan Marcus at mmarcus@umd.edu.


M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in TESOL and K-12 Certification	The Master’s of Education degree in TESOL with Maryland K-12 ESOL Certification is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in any subject matter and wish to become certified as teachers of English to speakers of other languages for elementary, middle and high school students in Maryland. This degree consists of 42 credits (36 hours of coursework and 6 hours of field experience).
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in World Language Education (WLEd) and 7-12 Certification	The Master’s of Education degree with a specialization in World Language Education with Maryland grades 7-12 certification is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in the language they intend to teach and wish to become certified as foreign language teachers in Maryland. This degree consists of 42 credits (36 hours of coursework and 6 hours of field experience).
Master's Certification Program (MCERT) with a specialization in TESOL	MCERT (Maryland Master’s Certification Program) for TESOL is an alternative teacher education program for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and intend to teach at the K-12 level. The MCERT program is a 13-month, full-time program that leads to a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) as well as eligibility for Maryland State certification to teach in elementary or secondary schools.
Master's Certification Program (MCERT) with a specialization in World Language Education	MCERT (Maryland Master’s Certification Program) is an alternative teacher education program for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and intend to teach in grades 7-12. The MCERT program is a 13-month, full time program that leads to a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) as well as eligibility for Maryland State certification to teach in secondary schools.
NEW: Post-Baccalaureate Certification in World Language Education	This non-degree 30-credit option provides an opportunity for candidates with baccalaureate degrees to complete the requirements for certification in the state of Maryland in one or more of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, or Spanish. For more information, contact Dr. Margaret Sullivan Marcus at mmarcus@umd.edu.