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Elementary Education

The Elementary Education program is intended for students seeking certification to teach grades 1-6. Because elementary teachers are generalists in a sense, content courses consist of a broad distribution of liberal arts classes (e.g., science, mathematics, history, social sciences, music, arts). Our undergraduate program also includes an eighteen-credit Area of Emphasis.

The Area of Emphasis allows students to acquire some depth in a specific curricular area and prepares them to teach this area of study in a departmentalized setting and/or middle school. The Area of Emphases, which have been developed based upon national accreditation standards, include Communications, Literature, Math, Foreign Language, Science, and/or Social Studies. A listing of approved courses is available in the Office of Student Services (1204 Benjamin).

 

During freshman and sophomore year, students will focus on CORE and pre-professional requirements. Students will apply for full admission to the professional program at the end of their sophomore year. Upon admission, students devote much of their junior year in their program completing their subject matter major and taking coursework in professional education. In their senior yearlong internship in Professional Development Schools (PDS) settings, students complete blocked methods courses in the fall semester and full-time student teaching in the spring semester.

 

Elementary Education - Undergraduate Course Requirements

Elementary Education - Four-Year Plan Template

Elementary Education - Area of Emphasis Suggested Course List

 

Students interested in becoming certified in elementary education who have already completed a Bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply to the Masters' Certification Program (MCERT). For more information, please click here.

 

Masters Certification (MCERT) Elementary Education Program :

MCERT (Master's Certification Program) for Elementary Education in grades 1-6 is a teacher education program for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree in various academic fields. The MCERT program is a 13-month, full time program that leads to a Master’s of Education (M.Ed) degree as well as eligibility for Maryland State certification to teach in elementary schools. For more information, please click here.

 

Advising - Current TLPL Students:
EDCI Undergraduate Advising Office

Location: 1207 Benjamin
Phone: (301) 405-3120

Advising - Undergraduate TLPL Students and Incoming Transfer Students:
College of Education Office of Student Services
Location: 1204 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-2364

Graduate Student Contact: Jessica Bancroft
1211 Benjamin Bld.
301 405 3848

Faculty Program Coordinator:
Dr. John O'Flahavan
2304F Benjamin
(301)405-3149
E-mail: johno@umd.edu