Through diverse instructional strategies, dual certifications, and international internship opportunities, the teacher education programs at Notre Dame offer a degree that prepares teachers to meet the learning needs of all children, and is also highly marketable to potential employers.
Study Options
Available Majors
- Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education/Liberal Arts
Teacher Education Programs
- Art PreK-12
- Secondary Education
Dual Certifications
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.
Examples
- Elementary Education, Early childhood Education, Special Education and TESOL
- Mathematics and TESOL
- Social Studies and Special Education
Additional Study Options
Course Matrix for Undergraduate Studies Elementary Education BA Degree
| Required Professional Courses |
Bachelor of Arts Degrees** - Elementary Education |
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Elem Education
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Elem & Special Education
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Elem & Early Childhood
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Elem & TESOL
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Elem, Special, and ECE
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EDU-300 Technology for Instruction and Management
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-303 Elementary Reading Materials
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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EDU-357 Processes & Acquisition of Reading
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-252 or 253 or SPE 373 Clinical Field Experience
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-301 Educational Psychology
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-307 Social Studies in the Elementary School
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-308 Issues in ESOL
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|
|
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3
|
|
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EDU-309 Instruction in Reading
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-310 Mathematics in the Elementary School
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-312 Science in the Elementary School
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-315 Curriculum Methods/Mat. for the Young Child
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|
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3
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|
3
|
|
EDU-346 Methods and Materials ESOL
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|
|
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3
|
|
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EDU-347 Assessing Second Language
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|
|
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3
|
|
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EDU-360 Techniques of Teaching Reading & Writing to Students with Limited English Proficiency
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|
|
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3
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|
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EDU-402 American Education in Historical Perspective
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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EDU-409 Internship: Teaching ESOL K-12
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|
|
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6
|
|
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EDU-410 Internship: Teaching in Early Childhood Educ.
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|
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6
|
|
|
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EDU-411 Internship: Teaching in the Elementary School
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16*
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10
|
10
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10
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10
|
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EDU-440 English Grammar for ESOL Teachers
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|
|
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3
|
|
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EDU-460 Assessment of Reading
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
|
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PSY-203 Child and Adolescent Development
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3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
|
SPE-326 Special Education for the Classroom Teacher
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3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
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SPE-337 Communication Skills for the Special Educator
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|
3
|
|
|
3
|
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SPE-321 Methods of Teaching Students with Special Needs
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|
3
|
|
|
3
|
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SPE-344 Assessment in Special Education
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|
3
|
|
|
3
|
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SPE-421 Elementary Curriculum Design and Adaptation
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|
3
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|
|
3
|
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SPE-475 Student Teaching in Special Education
|
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6
|
|
|
6
|
|
TOTAL CREDITS
|
45
|
67
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58
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67
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70
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*16 credits for Undergraduate Studies, 12 credits for College of Adult Undergraduate Studies
** Some programs may require coursework during the summer and/or winterim if you are seeking more than two areas of certification.
Course Matrix for Undergraduate Studies Certification in Secondary Education with a BA Degree in a Content Area
| Required Professional Courses |
Bachelor of Arts Degrees* - Secondary Education |
| |
Secondary Education
|
Secondary & Special Education
|
Secondary & TESOL
|
|
EDU-300 Technology for Instruction and Management
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3
|
3
|
3
|
|
EDU-253 Clinical Field Experience: ESOL
|
|
|
3
|
|
EDU-301 Educational Psychology
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
|
EDU-308 Issues in ESOL
|
|
|
3
|
|
EDU-344 Teaching Reading & Writing in the Secondary Schools Content Areas I
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3
|
3
|
3
|
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EDU-346 Methods and Materials ESOL
|
|
|
3
|
|
EDU-347 Assessing Second Language
|
|
|
3
|
|
EDU-360 Techniques of Teaching Reading & Writing to Students with Limited English Proficiency
|
|
|
3
|
|
EDU-376 Clinical Field Experience Secondary
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
|
EDU-402 American Education in Historical Perspective
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3
|
3
|
3
|
|
EDU-409 Internship: Teaching ESOL K-12
|
|
|
6
|
|
EDU 430-439 Methods of Teaching in the content area
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3
|
3
|
3
|
|
EDU-413 Student Teaching in Secondary School
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12
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6
|
6
|
|
EDU-440 English Grammar for ESOL Teachers
|
|
|
3
|
|
EDU-451 Teaching Reading & Writing in the Secondary Schools Content Areas II
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
|
PSY-203 Child and Adolescent Development
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3
|
3
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3
|
|
SPE-326 Special Education for the Classroom Teacher
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
|
SPE-337 Communication Skills for the Special Educator
|
|
3
|
|
|
SPE-321 Methods of Teaching Students with Special Needs
|
|
3
|
|
|
SPE-344 Assessment in Special Education
|
|
3
|
|
|
SPE-373 Field Experience in Special Education
|
|
3
|
|
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SPE-475 Student Teaching in Special Education
|
|
6
|
|
|
TOTAL CREDITS
|
42
|
51
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57
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* Some programs may require coursework during the summer and/or winterim if you are seeking more than two areas of certification.
http://catalog.ndm.edu/undergraduate-catalog/school-of-education
What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
As a Nationally recognized NCATE-accredited teacher preparation program and the #1 private institution in Maryland for initial teacher certification, you can expect to benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty, and practical field experiences which can begin as early as your first year.
High Quality Programs
All of NDMU's award-winning teacher certification programs are nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the individual specialized professional associations; e.g., the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics.
Dual Master Program in Early Intervention & Neuroeducation at University of Barcelona, Spain
In the field of education, you never stop learning and you will learn from your students as well. I am looking forward to my master’s degree and being able to share all of my knowledge with my students to help them succeed. I want my students to remember me as someone who changed their life and as a role model.
Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship
The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship is awarded to students who pledge to work as public school or public prekindergarten teachers in Maryland upon completion of their studies at schools that have at least 50% of the students in the school eligible for free or reduced-price meals (FRPM). Applications are due by April 1, 2023.
Learn more about Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship
Teachers Academy of Maryland (TAM) Scholarship
NDMU offers 9 earned college credits and a merit scholarship of $12,000 per year for up to 4 years to any high school graduate of the TAM program that pursues a BA in Education at NDMU.
Learn More about TAM Scholarship
Internship Opportunities
Internship placements are in professional development school environments through collaborative arrangements between Notre Dame and area school systems.
Teach Abroad
Education Careers
Graduates of NDMU are highly recruited for employment; many are offered teaching contracts even before completing their program of study.
See Our Award-Winning Teachers
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:
- Master Teacher
- Counselor
- Media Specialist
- Reading Specialist
- Math Specialist
- STEM Specialist
- Curriculum Specialist
- School-Based Administrator
- Professional Development Coordinator
