Initial Teaching Certification
Whether it’s a calling or a new career, teaching is an opportunity to make a make a difference by inspiring the next generation. The nationally recognized teaching programs at NDMU offer flexible scheduling, online course options, and affordable tuition to earn your initial teaching certification. Your next career awaits, but you don’t have to—we offer rolling admissions so you can get started in any semester.
Programs
- Accelerated Certification in Teaching: non-degree, graduate-level, state-approved Educator Preparation Programs
- Master of Arts in Teaching: full-time, 10-month program to earn a master's degree and prepare for initial teaching certification
Certification Areas
- Art (PreK-12)
- Music (PreK-12)
- World Languages (PreK-12)
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (PreK-12)
- Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
- Elementary Education (1-6)
- Special Education (1-8 or 6-Adult)
- Secondary Education (7-12) in a content area: Business Education, Computer Science, English, History, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, & Theater
Accreditation
The School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Rolling Admissions
Program start dates for new students take place every semester: fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Flexible Options
All programs are offered fully online or hybrid, with evening and weekend on-campus options available. Choose from full or part-time options, as well as between a certification or a full master’s degree.
Dual Certifications
We offer opportunities to become dual certified in high-need areas so that you are even more marketable for meaningful employment.
Quality Programs
NDMU teacher certification programs are nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).