Secondary Teaching Licensure Program

Teacher education candidates in a secondary education program complete a rigorous program of study in the academic major and professional education courses. Secondary education programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for secondary school teacher certification (Grades 7-12). If you already have an undergraduate degree, you may want to check out our M.A.T program.

The Secondary and Physical Education Department offers both undergraduate and graduate programs that lead to secondary education certification in a number of liberal arts and science disciplines.

Visit the University catalog for details on each program:

Pre-K-12 Certification Programs

If you want to pursue programs (ESOL, music and physical education) offering Pre-K-12 certification you must:

• declare major in the content area with a declared track in Pre-K-12 education
• pass the Praxis Core Test by January of your sophomore year or by the time 45 credits are completed
• fulfill Admission Requirements for the Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP)
• submit an application to the PTEP
• take, pass and report Praxis II prior to graduation

Visit the Secondary and Physical Education Department for details.