Adult Undergraduate Degree in
Elementary Education
with Options in Special Education and Early Childhood Education
Program Highlights & Benefits
Designed for the Working Adult
Thorough preparation for licensure through relevant coursework and fieldwork/internship assignments
99% of students who earn an initial licensure are employed within a year
Nationally accredited with commendations by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
For
The Mount St. Mary’s University Adult Undergraduate Degree in Elementary Education with Options in Special Education and Early Childhood Education is designed for individuals who want to become teachers. At the conclusion of your coursework, you will be eligible for teaching licensure in Maryland. You will also gain hands-on teaching experience during two internships.
What You Learn
Complemented by a liberal arts education in a Catholic setting, the teacher education unit of Mount St. Mary’s University develops educators who are proficient in content and pedagogy, reflective, and ethical professionals dedicated to leadership in an increasingly diverse technological and global society.
How You Learn
Courses are offered year-round and are available fully online. The program culminates with two internships and a professional seminar, enabling you to implement the strategies you have developed in authentic classroom situations. Class schedules do not compete with work schedules; however, field and internship requirements may require teacher candidates to take time off from work.
The Mount offers AAQEP accredited certification tracks in the areas of:
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
The elementary education (1-6) program equips you to teach language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science skillfully and effectively to students with a variety of learning needs in grades 1-6.
Elementary (Grades 1-6) w/ Special Education (Grades 1-8)
The elementary (1-6)/special (1-8) education program equips you to teach language arts, social studies, mathematics and science skillfully and effectively to students with a variety of learning needs in grades 1-6, as well as general special education in grades 1-8.
Elementary (Grades 1-6) w/ Early Childhood Education (Grades PreK-3)
The elementary (1-6)/early childhood (PreK-3) education program equips you to teach language arts, social studies, mathematics and science skillfully and effectively to students with a variety of learning needs in grades PreK-6.
Elementary (Grades 1-6) w/ Special Education (Grades 1-8) and Early Childhood Education (Grades PreK-3)
The elementary (1-6)/special (1-8)/early childhood (PreK-3) education program equips you to teach language arts, social studies, mathematics and science skillfully and effectively to students with a variety of learning needs in grades PreK-6, as well as general special education in grades 1-8.
