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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Teaching MS


Overview


Contact: Tracey Lucas

The Teaching program provides students with the content, pedagogical background and experiences necessary for initial certification in elementary (Grades 1-6), secondary (Grades 7-12) (including biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, and social studies) or PreK-12 (art, French, physical education and Spanish) education. The program has been evaluated and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Maryland State Department of Education.

The Teaching program embraces a rich combination of research based learning theory, effective teaching practices with significant public school experiences, opportunities for research within the public school setting, and encouragement to reflect upon classroom practice. National standards provide the basis for the pedagogical and content knowledge throughout the Teaching program.

Successful completion of the Teaching program will result in the candidate becoming eligible for initial teacher certification by the Maryland State Department of Education and the awarding of a Master of Science degree by McDaniel College.

Admissions Requirements


Applicants to the program must submit:

  • application for graduate study;
  • official transcripts verifying completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a 2.75 GPA in all content courses;
  • satisfactory interview with program coordinator;
  • three professional letters of recommendation

To begin the program, candidates must:

  • Complete a criminal background record check through fingerprinting and disclosures
  • Complete a program plan developed in consultation with the Program Coordinator

To continue past the foundation courses (EDU580/581), candidates must pass PRAXIS Core(or have achieved qualifying scores on the SAT, ACT, or GRE).  If the student does not have a passing Praxis Core score or a minimum ACT or SAT score, the student will meet with their advisor to discuss an alternate pathway in lieu of the basic skills requirement via the Praxis, SAT or ACT score. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to remain in the program.

Certification Course Sequences


Pending transcript analysis by the Program Coordinator, additional content courses may be required for certification.

Total Credit Hour Requirement: 45


Exit Requirements


Students must complete all courses required for the degree to include the practicum and internship and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.Additional exit requirements include passing scores on a final standards-based portfolio: unit plan, edTPA requirements, and action research project.Individuals pursuing certification in physical education must take a fitness test at least twice during their teacher education preparation program and must agree to be committed to their own physical fitness.

In order to be awarded the MS in Teaching degree, students will be required to take the Praxis II content and pedagogy tests required by the Maryland State Department of Education and have scores reported to McDaniel College. McDaniel College will not post the degree to the transcript until scores are received.

Students should be aware that MSDE does require passing scores on the Praxis II tests in addition to completing a Maryland approved teacher preparation program.Students who are seeking teacher certification in states outside of Maryland should check with the state’s board for more information regarding education, testing, and other requirements for licensure and whether a student who obtains a Maryland teacher certification is eligible to obtain licensure as a teacher from this state’s board.

For more information related to Maryland State Department of Education Teacher licensure requirements:

https://eisportal.msde.maryland.gov/_layouts/15/educator/Login/Default.aspx

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201-2595

Phone: 410-767-0406

E-mail: info.msde@maryland.gov