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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.

Degree Requirements

Prior to admission all Students must pass PRAXIS I: Academic
Achievement Tests or other qualifying tests approved by the MSDE. The
student must decide upon a certifiable area identified by the Maryland
State Department of Education (MDSE). All student transcripts are
reviewed to determine the specific courses necessary to meet
certification eligibility in a specific area based upon an evaluation from
the MSDE. Students complete core and professional courses, a 150
hour practicum and all requirements needed for certification eligibility.
Upon completion, students advance to candidacy, GPA of 3:00 and pass
the Teacher Education Interview. Following the above, Candidates
enroll in the Content-Specific Methods Courses, Supervised Internship
Phase I and pass the comprehensive examination. After successfully
completing the minimum twenty (20) day Supervised Internship I field
experiences (excluding other days of activities), the Intern prepares for
PRAXIS II examination(s) in the certification area and enrolls in a
seminar course to complete the Thesis or Seminar Paper. The candidate
continuously may enroll in thesis advisement until completion of the
Master’s Thesis or Seminar Paper. Once the Intern passes the PRAXIS
II examination(s) in the content and pedagogical area(s), completes
Supervised Internship Phase II, (80 days) of the yearlong at a

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