EDCI
Teacher Education Advising Office
Prospective Students
- Elementary Education Certification Info
- Secondary Education Certification Info
- Admissions Information
- Change-of-Major Workshop Schedule
- Undergraduate Minors in Education
- Frequently Asked Questions
Current Students
- Professional Program Admissions Requirements
- Praxis Information
- How to Register for Classes
- Advising Hours
- Early Field Experiences & Service-Learning Programs
- Student Teaching/Year-Long Internship
Courses
Student Resources
- College of Education Office of Student Services Website
- UMD Writing Center
- Computer Testing Center
- Math Resources
- Other links
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e-mail:
edci-adv@umd.edu
Room 1207 Benjamin Building
(301) 405-3120
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.
Advising - Current EDCI Students:
EDCI Undergraduate Advising Office
Location: 1207 Benjamin
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Advising - Prospective EDCI Students and Incoming Transfer Students:
College of Education Office of Student Services
Location: 1204 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-2364
Faculty Program Coordinator:
Dr. John O'Flahavan
2304F Benjamin
(301)405-3149
E-mail: johno@umd.edu
