Teacher Certification Programs

by Content Area

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Are you thinking about teaching? The University of Maryland likely has a program to meet your needs. If you already have a bachelor's degree, please consider MCERT, a one-year, off-campus program that terminates with a master's degree in education plus certification. Select from the tabs below to learn more about programs that fit your desired content area. Questions? Contact the associated faculty listed within each program page. Alternatively, search programs by degree level
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    MCERT (M.Ed.) *Become a teacher in less than one year.
  • Social Studies Education (B.A.)
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    Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) (M.Ed.) *Off-Campus, option to include emphasis on special education
  • Early Childhood: Early Childhood Special Education (B.S.)
  • Elementary/Middle Special Education (B.A.)
  • Human Development (minor)
  • MCERT (M.Ed.) *Become a teacher in less than one year.
  • Special Education with Severe Disabilities Teacher Preparation Program (M.Ed.)
  • MCERT (M.Ed.) *Become a teacher in less than one year.
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  • World Language Education (B.A.)
  • World Languages (M.Ed.)