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include US History, and six credits in English Composition with a
minimum passing grade of “C” in each of the courses.

• Early Childhood Education Preparation (ECED) or (ECED/Special
Education) – interdisciplinary, undergraduate or a content area
degree as indicated above and/or minimum of six credits in
mathematics, four credits in science to include biology or a physical
science, six credits in social studies to include US History, and six
credits in English Composition with a minimum passing of ‘C’ in each
of the courses. In addition, students that seek ECED preparation must
provide proof of a minimum of nine credits in Child Development,
Parent and Family relations, and special education.
• Others are considered on a case-by-case basis.

If all of the above criteria are met, students can be admitted unconditionally.

Program Goals and Objectives of the Master of Arts in Teaching

Upon completion of the program, each intern will:

1. Evaluate the cognitive, emotional, and philosophical developments of
children and youth.
2. Demonstrate a mastery of the knowledge of theory and practice
necessary to apply Maryland’s Essential Dimensions of Teaching to the
student and classroom.
3. Demonstrate appropriate techniques for integrating curriculum,
technology and instructional methods.
4. Demonstrate skills related to effective planning.
5. Create appropriate learning environments.
6. Demonstrate effective teaching methods and best practices that
address learning styles of a diverse population.
7. Demonstrate alternative approaches for changing behavior and
increasing achievement of students.
8. Conduct research and annotate research studies related to schools,
classrooms, teachers, youth and parents.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in a certifiable subject area; and
10. Demonstrate reflective (inter and intra personal) and professional
practices, communication skills, and community collaboration
culminating in an electronic portfolio.

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