Unlike many other teacher preparation programs, most of our program completers are dual certified (in two, three or even four content areas).
The goal is to prepare teacher candidates to be able to teach all children regardless of learning style, differentiated or special needs, and racial or socio-economic status.
Dual or multiple certifications also increase the marketability of our graduates, furthering opportunities for meaningful employment.
Some teacher candidates choose to explore other BA/MA areas of specialization. Examples include:
Check with your advisor to learn more about options that might be of interest to you.
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.
Internship placements are in professional development school environments through collaborative arrangements between Notre Dame and area school systems.
Graduates of NDMU are highly recruited for employment; many are offered teaching contracts even before completing their program of study.
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For many, this first step in teaching leads to an entire career as a classroom teacher; for others it becomes a springboard for other education-related opportunities:
As an approved provider of teacher certification in Maryland, Notre Dame also participates in the Troops to Teachers program.