Whether you're a teacher or want to become one, a master's degree from UMBC provides the credentials and preparation you need for a rewarding career in:

  • early childhood education
  • elementary education
  • secondary education
  • English for speakers of other languages

To learn more, just complete the form on this page for our free guide, Degrees with Class: A Quick-Start Guide to Graduate Teacher Education Programs at UMBC.

CLICK THE HEADLINES BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION+ WHY UMBC?
With UMBC's graduate Education programs, you'll benefit from:
  • hands-on classroom experience
  • personalized supervision and advising
  • excellent connections to K-12 schools and other partnerships in the region
  • full- and part-time enrollment options with most classes offered in the evening; some summer and online course/certificate offerings
  • NCATE-accredited programs that certify you to teach in Maryland and virtually all other states
  • experienced and renowned faculty actively involved in teaching and educational research, who will help you to become the teacher you want to be.




+ INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TEACHER?
If you have a bachelor's degree and a strong desire to become a teacher, our MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree will lead to certification to teach. Teachers with master's degrees earn higher salaries and prestige. Why just get certified when you can get a master's degree at the same time?



+ HOW DO I KNOW IF I QUALIFY?
You can qualify for UMBC’s graduate teacher education programs if you:
  • have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA,
  • successfully complete either PRAXIS I examination (for MAT and MAE degree programs) or GRE examination (for MA ESOL degree),
  • complete UMBC Graduate School application at http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/admissions/howto.html, and
  • contact Denise Polhaus, UMBC Education Graduate Advisor, at denisep@umbc.edu or 410-455-8065, for initial advising appointment.




+ WANT TO LEARN TO TEACH SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS?
UMBC has a great opportunity if you have a background in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Our unique STEM MAT degree program is an intensive, full-time one-year program based in Baltimore County public schools where you'll teach fulltime while completing your degree. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the program offers full tuition and a $28,000 stipend.



+ LOOKING TO ADVANCE YOUR TEACHING CAREER?
…If you're currently a teacher in Maryland and want to deepen your knowledge and add to your credentials, UMBC's MAE (Master of Arts in Education) degree can make a difference in your career. Our programs are designed for working professionals and will fit into your busy life. UMBC offers the MAE degree for both individual teachers and for cohorts of teachers who enroll through their school district.


+ INTERESTED IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE?
UMBC's MA ESOL degree and 12-credit online certificate can prepare you to teach adults and K-12 students. If you are already a certified K-12 teacher, you can add an ESOL endorsement to your certificate or move right into a master's degree in ESOL. Completing UMBC's NCATE accredited MA In ESOL degree or certificate program will add to your credentials and knowledge while preparing you for a teaching career in a high-need field.

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