COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
General Information--Degree Requirements
The College of Education confers the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) depending on the amount of liberal arts study included in a particular degree program. The College also offers two combined Bachelor’s/Master’s programs in Secondary Education and Special Education. Minimum requirements for graduation are 120 semester hours. Some majors require more than 120 credits. In addition to the university's general education requirements (CORE) and the specific requirements for each curriculum, the College requires that all majors complete a Foundations of Education course and, depending upon the teacher education major, six to twelve semester hours of reading course requirements. A grade of C or better is required in all pre-professional and professional course work required for the major. An overall grade point average of 2.5 must be maintained after admission to Teacher Education. A grade of S is required in student teaching.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (EDHD)
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major Code: 0823L/0823P
Location: 1117 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-5612
Program Advisor: Bonnie Mackintosh
E-mail: bmackint@umd.edu
(Non-Education majors must meet with Jenny Froh - 301.405.2364 - jfroh@umd.edu)
Program Description: This program is designed for students seeking certification to teach pre-K through grade three. Because early childhood teachers are expected to provide an inclusive, developmental education, content courses include psychology, science, math, music, and arts.
Program Benchmarks:
Download Early Childhood Education Benchmarks (Word document)
Required Praxis II Subject Assessment:
(typically taken during the Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Early Childhood Education (Test Code 10022)
- Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Test Code 30521)
Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Christy Corbin
1117H Benjamin
(301) 405-7793
E-mail: ctc@umd.edu
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Early Childhood program.
Download Program Plan for the Early Childhood program.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EDCI)
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major Code: 0802L/0802P
Location: 1207 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor: Jessica Bancroft
E-mail: edci-adv@umd.edu
(Non-Education majors must meet with Jenny Froh - 301.405.2364 - jfroh@umd.edu)
Program Description:
This 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, and arts). This 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).
Program Benchmarks:
Download Elementary Education Benchmarks (Word document)
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(Typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Elementary Education: Content Area Exercises (Test Code 20012)
- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge -- calculator allowed (Test Code 10014)
Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. John O'Flahavan
2226K Benjamin Building
(301) 405-3149
E-mail: johno@umd.edu
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download the Curriculum Requirements for the Elementary Education program.
Download the Program Plan for the Elementary Education program.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION (EDSP)
Degree: Bachelor of Science/Master of Education Major Code: 0808L/0808P
Location: 1235 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-6485
Program Advisor & Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Dawn Molloy
E-mail: dmolloy@deans.umd.edu
Program Description:
The Department of Special Education at the University of Maryland at College Park offers an exciting 5-year combined program leading to the Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees in Special Education. This program also leads to two levels of special education teacher certification. This five-year, 150-credit-hour course of study prepares teachers who can successfully assume the increasingly complex and sophisticated responsibilities of a teacher of students with disabilities. The program provides a solid foundation in generic special education followed by an intense specialization phase in one of three age levels: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary/Middle.
Program Benchmarks:
Download Special Education Benchmarks (Word document)
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Special Education: Application of Core Principles across Categories of Disability (Test Code 10352)
- Special Education: Knowledge-Based Core Principles (Test Code 20351)
Four-Year Plan Information:
The Special Education Handbook has information on academic plans for the Special Education program.
Click here to visit the Department of Special Education Website
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SECONDARY EDUCATION (EDCI)
Secondary Education/Art (Double Major Program)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major Code: 0831P
Location: 1207 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor: Jessica Bancroft
E-mail: edci-adv@umd.edu
Program Description:
The Art/Art Education program is intended for students seeking teacher certification in art. In addition to the CORE general education classes, students complete teaching methods, student teaching courses, and the content course work required to earn a degree in Art Studio. This dual major program provides teacher candidates with the content needed to teach art, pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.
Program Benchmarks:
Download Secondary Art Education Benchmarks (Word document)
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Art: Content Knowledge (Test Code 10133)
- Art: Content, Traditions, Criticism, & Aesthetics (Test Code 20132)
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Sue Hendricks
2233 Benjamin Building
(301) 405-8206
E-mail: sh123@umail.umd.edu
ARTT Program Advisor: Mr. James Thorpe
1211E Art-Sociology Building
(301) 405-7788
E-mail: jthorpe@umd.edu
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Art/Art Education Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Art/Art Education Double Major program.
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Secondary Education/English (Double Major Program)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major Code: 0840P
Location: 1207 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor: Jessica Bancroft
E-mail: edci-adv@umd.edu
Program Description:
The English/English Education program is intended for students seeking certification to teach English in grades 7-12. The curriculum includes a variety of courses that are designed to provide students with the content that they will need to teach English - including speech, literature, linguistics, and grammar. Completion of the English and professional education courses and field experiences results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a double major in English Education and English with a concentration in British and American Literature.
Program Benchmarks:
Download English Education Benchmarks (Word document)
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- English Language, Literature, & Composition -- Content Knowledge (Test Code 10041)
- English Language, Literature, & Composition -- Pedagogy (Test Code 30043)
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Wayne Slater
2304G Benjamin Building
(301) 405-3128
E-mail: wslater@umd.edu
ENGL Program Coordinators:
2115 Susquehanna Hall
Dr. Laura Rosenthal
(301) 405-3826
E-mail: lrosent1@umd.edu
ENGL Coordinator & Advisor:
Mr. Kevin Remmell
(301) 405-3825
E-mail: remmell@umd.edu
ENGL Program Advisors:
2105 Susquehanna Hall
Ms. Sarah Hamilton
Ms. Magdelyn Hammond
Dr. Jennifer Harding
Ms. Rhonda Thomas
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the English Education/English Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the English Education/English Double Major program.
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Secondary Education/Foreign Language (Double Major Programs)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major Code: 0841P
Location: 1207 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor: Jessica Bancroft
E-mail: edci-adv@umd.edu
Program Description:
The Foreign Language Education program offers a Bachelor of Art's degree for students seeking certification to teach French, German, Russian, Spanish and Italian in grades 7-12. Completion of the content area courses in the foreign language area, in conjunction with the professional education courses and field experiences, results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a double major in Foreign Language Education and the corresponding language area (e.g., French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Italian).
Program Benchmarks:
Download Foreign Language Benchmarks (Word document)
FRENCH/FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Perla Blejer
2304K Benjamin Building
(301) 405-7091
E-mail: pblejer@umd.edu
FREN Program Advisor: Dr. Lauretta Clough
3106 Jimenez Hall
(301) 405-4034
E-mail: lcclough@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- French: Content Knowledge -- contains listening section (Test Code 20173)
- French: Productive Language Skills --contains speaking section (Test Code 10171)
- Principles of Learning & Teaching: 7-12 (Test Code 30524)
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Foreign Language Ed/French Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Foreign Language Education/French Double Major program.
ITALIAN/FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Perla Blejer
2304K Benjamin Building
(301) 405-7091
E-mail: pblejer@umd.edu
ITAL Program Director: Professor Giuseppe Falvo
3106 Jimenez Hall
(301) 405-4031
E-mail: gfalvo@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments: N/A
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Foreign Language Ed/Italian Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Foreign Language Education/Italian Double Major program.
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GERMAN/FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Perla Blejer
2304K Benjamin Building
(301) 405-7091
E-mail: pblejer@umd.edu
GERM Program Director: Dr. Guenter Pfister
3210 Jimenez Hall
(301) 405-4107
E-mail: gpfister@umd.edu
GERM Program Advisor: Dr. Rose-Marie Oster
3224 Jimenez Hall
(301) 405-4096
E-mail: rmoster@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- German: Content Knowledge -- contains listening section (Test Code 20181)
- Productive Language Skills -- contains speaking section (Test Code 30182)
- Principles of Learning & Teaching: 7-12 (Test Code 30524)
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Foreign Language Ed/German Double Major program.
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RUSSIAN/FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Perla Blejer
2304K Benjamin Building
(301) 405-7091
E-mail: pblejer@umd.edu
RUSS Program Director: Dr. Cynthia Martin
2106B Jimenez Hall
(301) 405-4244
E-mail: cmartin@umd.edu
RUSS Program Advisor: Dr. Donald Hitchcock
4210 Jimenez Hall
(301) 405-0465
E-mail: dhitchco@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
N/A
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Foreign Language Education/Russian Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Foreign Language Education/Russian Double Major program.
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SPANISH/FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Perla Blejer
2304K Benjamin Building
(301) 405-7091
E-mail: pblejer@umd.edu
SPAN Program Director: Dr. Karen Remson
2211 Jimenez Hall
(301) 405-6452
E-mail: kremson@.umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Spanish: Content Knowledge-- contains listening section (Test Code 10191)
- Spanish: Productive Language Skills -- contains speaking section (Test Code 20192)
- Spanish: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 (Test Code 30524)
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Foreign Language Education/Spanish Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Foreign Language Education/Spanish Double Major program.
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Secondary Education/Mathematics (Double Major Program)
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major Code: 0833P
Location: 1207 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor: Jessica Bancroft
E-mail: edci-adv@umd.edu
Program Description:
The Mathematics Education/Mathematics program is intended for students seeking certification to teach in grades 7-12. Completion of the content area courses in mathematics, in conjunction with the professional education courses and field experiences, results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a double major in Mathematics Education.
Program Benchmarks:
Download Math Education Benchmarks (Word document)
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
Mathematics: Content Knowledge -- graphing calculator required (Test Code 10061)
Mathematics: Pedagogy (Test Code 30065)
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Anna Graeber
2226F Benjamin Building
(301) 405-7060
E-mail: annagrae@umd.edu
MATH Program Director: Dr. Denny Gulick
2103 Mathematics Building
(301) 405-5157
E-mail: dng@math.umd.edu
MATH Program Advisor: Ida Chan
1115 Mathematics Building
(301) 405-4362
E-mail: ugadvisor@math.umd.edu
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Mathematics Education/Mathematics Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Mathematics Education/Mathematics Double Major program.
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Secondary Education/Science (Double Major Programs)
Degree: Bachelor of Science Major Code: 0834P
Location: 1207 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor: Jessica Bancroft
E-mail: edci-adv@umd.edu
Program Description:
The Science Education program is intended for students seeking certification in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics in grades 7-12. Completion of the content area courses in science, in conjunction with the professional education courses and field experiences, results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a double major in Science Education and the corresponding academic area (e.g., Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physics).
Program Benchmarks:
Download Science Education Benchmarks (Word document)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAM
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. William Holliday
2226L Benjamin Building
(301) 405-3135
E-mail: holliday@umd.edu
Associate Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs in Life Sciences:
Dr. Joelle Presson
1211 Symons Hall
(301) 405-6892
E-mail: jpresson@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Biology: Content Knowledge, Part 1 (Test Code 20231)
- Biology: Content Knowledge, Part 2 (Test Code 20232)
- Life Science: Pedagogy (Test Code 30234)
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Science Education/Biological Sciences Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Science Education/Biological Sciences Double Major program.
Specific Biology program information can be found at the College of Chemical & Life Science webpage.
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CHEMISTRY DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAM
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program coordinator: Dr. David Hammer
2226K Benjamin Building
(301)405-8188
E-mail: davidham@umd.edu
Undergraduate Director in Chemistry: Dr. Michael Montague-Smith
2102 Chemistry Building
(301) 405-1791
E-mail: mpms@umd.edu
Advising Contacts:
Maryann McDermott Jones
1102A Chemistry Building
(301) 405-1790
E-mail: mjones1@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Chemistry: Content Knowledge (Test Code 20245)
- Physical Science: Pedagogy (Test Code 30483)
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download proposed curriculum requirements for the Science Education/Chemistry Double Major program.
Download proposed Program Plan for the *Science Education/Chemistry Double Major program.
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GEOLOGY DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAM
Faculty Contact:
EDCI Faculty Program coordinator: Dr. David Hammer
2226K Benjamin Building
(301)405-8188
E-mail: davidham@umd.edu
Geology Program Director: Dr. John Merck
1119 Geology Building
(301) 405-4082
E-mail: jmerck@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Earth Science: Content Knowledge (Test Code 20571)
- Physical Science: Pedagogy (Test Code 30483)
Download curriculum requirements for the Science Education/Geology Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Science Education/Geology Double Major program.
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PHYSICS DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAM
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program coordinator: Dr. David Hammer
2226K Benjamin Building
(301)405-8188
E-mail: davidham@umd.edu
Physics Program Director: Dr. Doug Roberts
1120 E Physics Building
(301) 405-6067
E-mail: roberts@umd.edu
Advising Contact: Thomas Gleason
1120 f Physics Building
(301) 405-5979
E-mail: tgleason@umd.edu
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Physics: Content Knowledge (Test Code 10265)
- Physical Science: Pedagogy (Test Code 30483)
Download curriculum requirements for the Science Education/Physics Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Science Education/Physics Double Major program.
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Secondary Education/Social Studies (Double Major Programs)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts/History Major Code: 0842P
Bachelor of Science/Geography
Bachelor of Science/Government
Location: 1207 Benjamin Building
Phone: (301) 405-3120
Program Advisor: Jessica Bancroft
E-mail: edci-adv@umd.edu
Program Description:
The Social Studies Education program is intended for students seeking certification to teach social studies in grades 7-12. Completion of the content area courses, in conjunction with the professional education courses and field experiences, results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree for students completing the double majors in Social Studies Education/Geography and Social Studies Education/Government. Students pursuing the double major in Social Studies Education/History receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree which requires completion of the College of Arts and Humanities foreign language requirement.
Program Benchmarks:
Download Social Studies Education Benchmarks (Word document)
Required Praxis II Subject Assessments:
(typically taken Fall Semester, Senior Year)
- Social Studies: Content Knowledge (Test Code 10081)
- Social Studies: Pedagogy (Test Code 30084)
GEOGRAPHY/SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM
Faculty Contacts:
Geography/Social Studies (GEOG) Program Director: Dr. Joseph Cirrincione
2227 LeFrak Hall
(301) 405-3140
E-mail: jcirrinc@umd.edu
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Bruce VanSledright
2223 Benjamin Building
(301) 405-3141
E-mail: bvansled@umd.edu
Download curriculum requirements for the Social Studies Education/Geography Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Social Studies Education/Geography Double Major program.
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GOVERNMENT & POLITICS/SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. Bruce VanSledright
2223 Benjamin Building
(301) 405-3141
E-mail: bvansled@umd.edu
GVPT Program Director:Dr. Wayne McIntosh
3140 Tydings Hall
(301) 405-4134
E-mail: wmcintosh@gvpt.umd.edu
GVPT Advising Contacts:
Beth Klein
1155 Tydings Hall
(301) 405-4142
E-mail: bklein@gvpt.umd.edu
Karmin Cortes
1147 Tydings Hall
(301) 405-4142
E-mail: advising@gvpt.umd.edu
Shana Marshall
1155 Tydings Hall
(301) 405-4142
E-mail: smarshall@gvpt.umd.edu
NOTE: Government & Politics is a limited enrollment program that has special requirements for admission. See the GVPT department advisor for details.
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Social Studies Education/Government Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Social Studies Education/Government Double Major program.
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HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM
Faculty Contacts:
EDCI Faculty Program Coordinator: Dr. BruceVan Sledright
2223 Benjamin Building
(301) 405-3141
E-mail: bvansled@umd.edu
History Program Director: Dr. Elsa Barkley Brown
2115 Francis Scott Key Hall
(301) 405-4272
E-mail: barkleyb@umd.edu
History Program Advisors: 2131C Frances Scott Key
301-405-0072
Four-Year Plan Information:
Download curriculum requirements for the Social Studies Education/History Double Major program.
Download Program Plan for the Social Studies Education/History Double Major program.
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