As student needs change, the ability for educators to adapt becomes even more critical. In the elementary education / special education dual certification program, students learn how to teach others with and without special needs, as well as how to aid those with learning disabilities to thrive. With added versatility, graduates will be ready to change the lives of students from more diverse populations.
The elementary education / special education dual certification program is part of the School of Education. Rigorous programs and close interaction with acclaimed faculty ensure that graduates leave the Mount ready to make a difference in a rapidly changing educational environment.
Learn about the School of EducationThe elementary education / special education dual certification major equips you to handle the challenges of teaching language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to students with a variety of learning needs in grades 1-6, as well as general special education to grades 1-8. The program culminates with two internships and a professional seminar, enabling you to practice the skills you’ve developed in real-world situations.
While in the elementary education / special education dual certification program, you’ll learn not only how to teach topics such as reading, writing
This dual certification will not only enable you to handle greater responsibilities in the classroom
This Maryland Approved program meets certification requirements in other states. The program holds a Certificate of Distinction from the International Literacy Association for the quality preparation in reading instruction. Students are advised, however, to consult certification requirements in states of interest early in their study.
Because of the specific sequence of course offerings in the program, it is necessary for students to start education courses in their freshman year, or at the latest, at the beginning of their sophomore year. Students starting education courses after that time may not be able to graduate with their class as elementary education majors.
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Through my internship experiences and from my internship mentors I have come to know myself as a teacher. I have learned teaching practices that let me meet the learning needs of all of my students.
Being a teacher is a calling. And now is the perfect time to answer it. The Mount St. Mary's University elementary education / special education program is your chance to pursue a teaching position in grades 1–8 with a concentration in special education. It is a program designed specifically to accommodate the schedule of a working adult, offering courses online or one night each week. And at the end of the program, you will have earned your bachelor of science degree in education from Mount St. Mary’s University and will be a fully prepared candidate for certification in elementary education (1–6) and special education (1–8). You will have answered the call, and be ready to make a difference.
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