|
Secondary Education Requirements:
|
Credits
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 107
|
Introduction to Special Education
|
3
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 215
|
Educational Psychology
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 250
|
Assessment for Secondary Teachers
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 251
|
Methods of Teaching for Secondary Teachers
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 252
|
Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part I
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 253
|
Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part II
|
3
|
|
____PSYC 219
|
Adolescent Psychology
|
3
|
|
|
Total
|
21
|
|
Special Education - Early Childhood Education Requirements:
|
Credits
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 107
|
Introduction to Special Education
|
3
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 103
|
Principles of Human Growth and Development
|
3
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 211
|
Early Childhood Psychology
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 222
|
Observing and Recording Children's Behavior
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 261
|
Evaluation of the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 262
|
Educational Planning for the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 242
|
Processes and Acquisition of Reading
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 243
|
Instruction of Reading
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 244
|
Materials Used in Reading
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 245
|
Assessment for Reading Instruction
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 121
|
Curriculum and Materials in Early Childhood Education
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 264
|
Classroom Management/Teaching Techniques for the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 214
|
Parent, Teacher and Community Relations
|
3
|
|
|
Total
|
39
|
|
Special Education - Elementary Education Requirements:
|
Credits
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 107
|
Introduction to Special Education
|
3
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 103
|
Principles of Human Growth and Development
|
3
|
|
____PSYC 230
|
Childhood Psychology
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 240
|
Assessment for Elementary Teachers
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 261
|
Evaluation of the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 262
|
Educational Planning for the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 242
|
Processes and Acquisition of Reading
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 243
|
Instruction of Reading
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 244
|
Materials Used in Reading
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 245
|
Assessment for Reading Instruction
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 241
|
Methods of Teaching for Elementary Teachers
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 264
|
Classroom Management/Teaching Techniques for the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 214
|
Parent, Teacher and Community Relations
|
3
|
|
|
Total
|
39
|
|
Special Education-Secondary Education Requirements:
|
Credits
|
|
____EDTR/PSYC 107
|
Introduction to Special Education
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 214
|
Parent, Teacher and Community Relations
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 250
|
Assessment for Secondary Teachers
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 251
|
Methods of Teaching for Secondary Teachers
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 252
|
Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part I
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 253
|
Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part II
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 261
|
Evaluation of the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 262
|
Educational Planning for the Exceptional Child
|
3
|
|
____EDTR 265
|
Pre-Vocational and Vocational Methods
|
3
|
|
____PSYC 219
|
Adolescent Psychology
|
3
|
|
|
|
The Pathway to Teaching for Career Changers fulfills the pedagogical course requirements for Maryland secondary teacher and generic special education certification. It is designed for baccalaureate holders who want to become certified to teach at the secondary level or special education in grades K-12 in Maryland public schools without earning a second college degree. The pedagogical course requirements were developed collaboratively with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) staff.
Students interested in the Pathway to Teaching for Career Changers should meet with the Teacher Education Department program director or a campus coordinator before registering for classes. They also need to pass the PRAXIS I Series Core Battery Tests* (academic skills assessment). Finally, they must submit their PRAXIS I Series Core Battery Tests scores* (see exceptions below) and official transcripts of their baccalaureate work to MSDE. Upon receipt of their transcript evaluation by MSDE, students may choose from the listed course selections to complete the pedagogical coursework required in their area. All certification areas require documented teaching experience and a baccalaureate degree before an initial certificate is awarded.
*In place of Praxis I, Maryland will accept the following options from candidates:
