Teaching (MAT in 10 Months)
MA
The Master of Arts in Teaching/Graduate Education (GEI) Internship program is a full-time initial certification program that allows you to earn your master’s degree and teaching certification in 10 months.
Program Location
Maryland Educator Certification Areas
- Art (PreK-12)
- Music (PreK-12)
- World Languages (PreK-12)
- Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
- Elementary Education (1-6)
- Special Education (1-8 or 6-Adult)
- Secondary Education (7-12) in the following content areas:
- Business Education
- Computer Science
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Theater
State Certification Requirements
In order to meet state certification requirements, you must successfully complete the coursework, internship, ePortfolio and Praxis II exams in the area of certification. During the internship semester, you will also complete an edTPA portfolio to be submitted for national scoring.
Some certification areas also have specific prerequisite course requirements. If you are interested in a particular certification area, but are not sure if your educational background meets the prerequisite requirement, rest assured that as part of the admissions process your transcripts will be reviewed and your Academic Advisor will create a custom program of study for you to follow so you will know what courses you need to take to ensure you meet the Maryland State Department of Education’s requirements.
Dual Certifications
Unlike many other teacher preparation programs, most of our program completers are certified in two areas.
Dual or multiple certifications also increase the marketability of our graduates, furthering opportunities for meaningful employment.
Types of Dual Certifications Available
- Art/Music/World Languages and Special Education
- Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education and Special Education
- Elementary Education and Special Education
- Elementary Education and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Secondary Education and Special Education
- Secondary Education and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)
http://catalog.ndm.edu/graduate-catalog/school-of-education/ma-in-teaching
What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
With award-winning teacher certification programs nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), you can expect to benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty, and practical field experiences.
Cohort Model
Attend classes and learn with the same group of students throughout the duration of the program (July through May). Classes offered on campus and online.
Most general education requirements are taken in the afternoons, and courses specific to students' certification area(s) are taken in the evenings and/or on Saturdays.
Alum
Dylan Craig
Putting Ideas & Theories into Action
Alum, NDMU Class of 2018
Teaching (MAT in 10 Months)
The GEI program structures the courses and student teaching in a way that allowed me to see the ideas and theories from my coursework put into action in the classrooms at my placement schools. I was able to develop knowledge and experiences with help from mentors, professors, coaches, and other students.
Internship Opportunities
- Schedule determined in consultation with Clinical Field Experience Director.
- Conducted under the supervision of a mentor teacher
- Placements in public schools in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County and Anne Arundel County
Education Careers
Graduates of NDMU are highly recruited for employment; we partner with local school systems to help our students navigate the hiring process. 100% of graduates from the past three GEI cohorts received job offers in the field of teaching.