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Teacher Education Programs

The field of education encompasses many areas: early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education. Each area has different requirements and, therefore, different goals and outcomes.

 

Students are highly encouraged to consult the department chairperson at 301-583-5250 for advisement before beginning their coursework to en-sure they are in the correct program.

Each program is outlined below with the specific career objectives and outcomes for each program of study.

Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Program Code: TCHR.ECHILD.AAS

The Early Childhood Education A.A.S. degree program provides the educational background to teach preschool children in private early childhood centers and direct early childhood centers. The program introduces students to child development theories, current early childhood education issues, the exceptional child, assessment skills, developmentally appropriate curricula and lessons, management and language skills. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

Graduates of the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. degree program will be able to:
  • Apply child development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum for specific and groups of children
  • Write effective and developmentally appropriate lesson plans
  • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
  • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
  • Use technology and technological resources to plan and teach lessons, find information and inform others
  • Demonstrate the skills necessary to direct a large group child care facility
  • Communicate effectively with families and the community
  • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
  • Apply multicultural principles and strategies to the planning, instruction, pedagogical and assessment processes in a classroom
  • Reflect upon their classroom experiences and learning to critically examine the learning and teaching process
    Program Concentration 39 Credits
    TED 1100 Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3
    TED 1200 Child Growth and Development 3
    TED 1300 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education 3
    TED 1400 Introduction to Multicultural Education 3
    TED 2110 Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Teaching 3
    TED 2100 Processes and Acquisition of Reading
    or
    TED 2400 Language Arts in Early Childhood Education    		 3
    TED 2200 Guiding Behavior in Educational Settings 3
    TED 2350 Early Childhood Special Education 3
    TED 2650 Child Care Center Administration and Management 3
    TED 2750 Field Work in Early Childhood Education**
    or
    TED 2751 Field Work in Early Childhood Special Education**     		3
    Early Childhood Electives
       Choose three courses from the following:
    ART 2730 EGL 2230 GEO 1010
    HST 1410 PSC 1200 PSC 1210
    PSY 2030 PSY 2060 NTR 1200 or HLE 2150
    		9
    Required General Education Courses 24-26 Credits
    English Composition I and II*
       EGL 1010 and EGL 1020    		 6
    Humanities*
       SPH 1010 or SPH 1090 and one of the following:
       ART 1010, ART 2730, MUS 1010, PHL 1010, THE 1010 or any foreign language course    		 6
    Mathematics*
       MAT 1050 recommended    		 3-4
    Science*
       BIO 1010 recommended    		 3-4
    Social Sciences*
       PSY 1010     		3
    Computer Literacy*
       CIS 1010    		 3
    Total Required for A.A.S. Degree 63-65 Credits

    Mastery in Early Childhood Education

    Certificate
    Program Code: TCHR.MASTERY.CT

    This 27-credit certificate is designed for students who desire to enhance their credentials for working in a child care center as a lead teacher, senior staff or assistant director. All courses transfer into the ECE A.A.S. degree and some courses are also applicable to the ECE A.A.T. degree program. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

    TED 1100 Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3
    TED 1200 Child Growth and Development 3
    TED 1300 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education 3
    TED 1400 Introduction to Multicultural Education 3
    TED 2100 Processes and Acquisition of Reading
    or
    TED 2400 Language Arts in Early Childhood Education    		 3
    TED 2110 Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Teaching 3
    TED 2200 Guiding Behavior in Educational Settings 3
    TED 2350 Early Childhood Special Education 3
    Early Childhood Electives
       Choose one course from the following:
    ART 2730 CIS 1010 EGL 1010
    EGL 2230 HLE 2150 PSY 1010
    PSY 2030 PSY 2060 SPH 1010
    SPH 1090 TED 2100 TED 2400
    Note:
    TED 2100 or TED 2400, if not taken for requirements listed above
    		3
    Total Required for Certificate 27 Credits

    Early Childhood Special Education

    Certificate
    Program Code: TCHR.SPECED.CT

    This 18-credit certificate is designed for students who want to have additional proficiency in working with children with special needs. All courses transfer into the ECE A.A.S. degree and some courses are also applicable to the ECE A.A.T. degree program. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

    TED 1200 Child Growth and Development 3
    TED 1300 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education 3
    TED 1400 Introduction to Multicultural Education 3
    TED 2200 Guiding Behavior in Educational Settings 3
    TED 2350 Early Childhood Special Education 3
    TED 2751 Field Work in Early Childhood Special Education 3
    Total Required for Certificate 18 Credits

    Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3rd grade)/Early Childhood Special Education

    Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)
    Program Code: TCHR.ECHILD.AAT

    This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with the goal of teaching early childhood education (pre-K to grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education.

    Graduates of the Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education A.A.T. degree program will be able to:
    • Apply child development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum for specific and groups of children
    • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
    • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
    • Communicate effectively with families and the community
    • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
    • Apply multicultural principles and strategies to the planning, instruction, pedagogical and assessment processes in a classroom
    • Successfully transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree
    Program Concentration 21 Credits
    TED 1100 Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3
    TED 1200 Child Growth and Development 3
    TED 1400 Introduction to Multicultural Education 3
    TED 1300 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education 3
    TED 2100 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3
    TED 2350 Early Childhood Special Education 3
    TED 2750 Field Work in Early Childhood Education** 3
    Required General Education Courses 45 Credits
    English*
       EGL 1010 Composition I
       EGL 1020 Composition II
       EGL 2230 Children's Literature     		9
    Humanities*
       ART 2730 Integrated Arts     		3
    Mathematics*
       MAT 1050 Elements of Mathematics
       MAT 1060 Elements of Geometry and Logic
       MAT 1160 Elements of Probability and Statistics     		12
    Science*
       BIO 1010 General Biology
       PSC 1200 Exploring Chemistry and Physics Concepts
       PSC 1210 Exploring Earth and Space Science Concepts     		12
    Social Sciences*
       HST 1410 History of the United States I
       GEO 1010 Physical Geography
       PSY 1010 General Psychology     		9
    Total Required for A.A.T. Degree 66 Credits
    Note: 2.75 GPA, 45 hours of supervised field experience and passing grade on PRAXIS I exam or equivalent SAT or ACT score are required. Students may be required to take additional courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions.

    Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)/Special Education (Grades 1-6)(A.A.T.)

    Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)
    Program Code: TCHR.ELEM.AAT

    This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with the goal of teaching elementary education, grades 1-6 or special education, grades 1-12. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

    Graduates of the Elementary Education/ Special Education A.A.T. degree program will be able to:
    • Apply child development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum for specific and groups of children
    • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
    • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
    • Communicate effectively with families and the community
    • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
    • Apply multicultural principles and strategies to the planning, instruction, pedagogical and assessment processes in a classroom
    • Successfully transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree
    Program Concentration 18 Credits
    TED 2000 Foundations of Education 3
    TED 2001 Field Experience for Foundations of Education 1
    TED 2300 Introduction to Special Education 3
    TED 2301 Field Experience for Special Education 1
    PSY 2060 Educational Psychology 3
    TED 2061 Field Experience for Educational Psychology 1
    TED 2100 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3
    TED 1200 Child Growth and Development 3
    Required General Education Courses 48 Credits
    English*
       EGL 1010 Composition I
       EGL 1020 Composition II     		6
    Humanities*
       ART 2730 Integrated Arts
       SPH 1090 Interpersonal Communication     		6
    Mathematics*
       MAT 1050 Elements of Mathematics
       MAT 1060 Elements of Geometry and Logic
       MAT 1160 Elements of Probability and Statistics     		12
    Science*
       BIO 1010 General Biology
       PSC 1200 Exploring Chemistry and Physics Concepts
       PSC 1210 Exploring Earth and Space Science Concepts     		12
    Social Sciences*
       HST 1410 History of the United States I
       POS 1010 American National Government
       PSY 1010 General Psychology     		9
    Health/Physical Education
       HLE 2300 Integrated Health and Physical Education     		3
    Total Required for A.A.T. Degree 66 Credits
    Note: 2.75 GPA and passing grade on PRAXIS I exam or equivalent SAT or ACT score are required. Students may be required to take additional courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions.

    Secondary Education---— Chemistry (A.A.T.)

    Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)
    Program Code: TCHR.CHEM.AAT

    This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with the goal of teaching chemistry at the secondary level. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

    Graduates of this Secondary Education A.A.T. degree program will be able to:
    • Apply adolescent development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for specific and groups of students
    • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
    • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
    • Communicate effectively with families and the community
    • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
    • Use the major concepts and principles of their content area to create effective learning experiences for specific and groups of students in a variety of educational settings Successfully transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree
    Program Concentration 33-34 Credits
    CHM 1010 General Chemistry I* 4
    CHM 1020 General Chemistry II* 3
    CHM 1030 General Chemistry II Laboratory 2
    CHM 2010 Organic Chemistry I 4
    CHM 2020 Organic Chemistry II 3
    CHM 2040 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2
    MAT 2410 Calculus I for Science and Engineering* 4
    MAT 2420 Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
    Choose one of the following physics or chemistry sequences based on your transfer plans and complete both courses shown
       Sequence 1:
          PHY 1030 General Physics I
          PHY 2030 General Physics II
             (Two semesters of calculus-based physics will transfer to all institutions offering chemistry and secondary teacher certification.)

       Sequence 2:
          PHY 1010 Introductory Physics I
          PHY 1020 Introductory Physics II
             (Two semesters of algebra-based physics will transfer to Towson University, Hood College, Washington Adventist University, Goucher College or Frostburg State University.)     		7-8
    Pre-Professional Courses 15 Credits
    TED 2000 Foundations of Education 3
    TED 2001 Field Experience for Foundations of Education 1
    TED 2300 Introduction to Special Education 3
    TED 2301 Field Experience for Special Education 1
    PSY 2060 Educational Psychology 3
    TED 2061 Field Experience for Educational Psychology 1
    PSY 2040 Adolescent Psychology 3
    Required General Education Courses 15 Credits
    English*
       EGL 1010 Composition I
       EGL 1020 Composition II     		6
    Humanities*
       ART 2730 Integrated Arts
       SPH 1090 Interpersonal Communication     		6
    Social Sciences*
       PSY 1010 General Psychology     		3
    Total Required for A.A.T. Degree 63-64 Credits
    Note: 2.75 GPA and passing grade on PRAXIS I exam or equivalent SAT or ACT score are required. Students may be required to take additional courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions.

    Secondary Education—English (A.A.T.)

    Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)
    Program Code: TCHR.ENGLISH.AAT

    This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with the goal of teaching English at the secondary level.

    Graduates of this Secondary Education A.A.T. degree program will be able to:
    • Apply adolescent development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for specific and groups of students
    • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
    • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
    • Communicate effectively with families and the community
    • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
    • Use the major concepts and principles of their content area to create effective learning experiences for specific and groups of students in a variety of educational settings
    • Successfully transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree
    Program Concentration 18 Credits
    EGL 2270 Applied Grammar 3
    Choose one course from the following literature surveys:
       EGL 2010 British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period Through the 18th Century
       EGL 2030 British Literature of the 19th and 20th Centuries     		3
    Choose one course from the following literature surveys:
       EGL 2050 American Literature from the Beginnings to the Late 19th Century
       EGL 2070 American Literature from the Late 19th Century to the Present     		3
    Choose one course from the following
       EGL 2090 World Literature from Ancient Times Through the Middle Ages
       EGL 2110 World Literature from the Renaissance to the PresentEGL 2410 Mythology, Legend and Folklore
       EGL 2410 Mythology, Legend and Folklore     		3
    Choose two courses from the following that complement the literature surveys selected:
       HST 1310 Ancient and Medieval History
       HST 1320 Modern History
       HST 1370 The World in the Twentieth Century
       HST 1410 History of the United States I
       HST 1430 History of the United States II     		6
    Pre-Professional Courses 15 Credits
    TED 2000 Foundations of Education 3
    TED 2001 Field Experience for Foundations of Education 1
    TED 2300 Introduction to Special Education 3
    TED 2301 Field Experience for Special Education 1
    PSY 2060 Educational Psychology 3
    TED 2061 Field Experience for Educational Psychology 1
    PSY 2040 Adolescent Psychology 3
    Required General Education Courses 28 Credits
    English*
       EGL 1010 Composition I
       EGL 1020 Composition II     		6
    Humanities*
       ART 2730 Integrated Arts
       SPH 1090 Interpersonal Communication     		6
    Mathematics*
       MAT 1120 or higher     		3
    Science*
       Two courses, one of which must carry laboratory credit     		7
    Social Sciences*
       PSY 1010 General Psychology
       One nonhistory course from approved general education list     		6
    Total Required for A.A.T. Degree 61 Credits
    Note: 2.75 GPA and passing grade on PRAXIS I exam or equivalent SAT or ACT score are required. Students may be required to take additional courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions.

    Secondary Education-—Mathematics (A.A.T.)

    Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)
    Program Code: TCHR.MATH.AAT

    This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with the goal of teaching mathematics at the secondary level. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

    Graduates of this Secondary Education A.A.T. degree program will be able to:
    • Apply adolescent development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for specific and groups of students
    • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
    • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
    • Communicate effectively with families and the community
    • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
    • Use the major concepts and principles of their content area to create effective learning experiences for specific and groups of students in a variety of educational settings
    • Successfully transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree
    Program Concentration 23-24 Credits
    MAT 2410 Calculus for Science and Engineering 4
    MAT 2420 Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
    MAT 2430 Calculus III for Science and Engineering 4
    MAT 2450 Linear Algebra 4
    Choose one of the following physics or chemistry sequences based on your transfer plans and complete both courses shown
       Sequence 1:
          PHY 1030 General Physics I
          PHY 2030 General Physics II
             (For students who wish to transfer to Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, Towson University, University of Maryland Baltimore County or University of Maryland Eastern Shore, two courses in calculus-based physics or general chemistry are required. All colleges will accept these two courses.)

       Sequence 2:
          PHY 1010 Introductory Physics I
          PHY 1020 Introductory Physics II
             (For students who wish to transfer to Frostburg State University, Hood College, College of Notre Dame, Mount St. Mary's College, UMCP or Washington College, two courses in algebra-based physics or general chemistry are acceptable.)

       Sequence 3:
          CHM 1010 General Chemistry I*
          CHM 1020 General Chemistry II*     		7-8
    Pre-Professional Courses 15 Credits
    TED 2000 Foundations of Education 3
    TED 2001 Field Experience for Foundations of Education 1
    TED 2300 Introduction to Special Education 3
    TED 2301 Field Experience for Special Education 1
    PSY 2060 Educational Psychology 3
    TED 2061 Field Experience for Educational Psychology 1
    PSY 2040 Adolescent Psychology 3
    Required General Education Courses 24 Credits
    English*
       EGL 1010 Composition I
       EGL 1020 Composition II     		6
    Humanities*
       ART 2730 Integrated Arts
       SPH 1090 Interpersonal Communication
       One elective from approved general education list (PHL 1010 or PHL 1090 recommended)     		9
    Social Sciences*
       PSY 1010 General Psychology
       One history course from approved general education list
       One nonhistory course from approved general education list     		9
    Total Required for A.A.T. Degree 62-63 Credits
    Note: 2.75 GPA and passing grade on PRAXIS I exam or equivalent SAT or ACT score are required. Students may be required to take additional courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions

    Secondary Education—Physics (A.A.T.)

    Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)
    Program Code: TCHR.PHYSICS.AAT

    This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with the goal of teaching physics at the secondary level. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

    Graduates of this Secondary Education A.A.T. degree program will be able to:
    • Successfully transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree
    • Apply adolescent development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for specific and groups of students
    • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
    • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
    • Communicate effectively with families and the community
    • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
    • Use the major concepts and principles of their content area to create effective learning experiences for specific and groups of students in a variety of educational settings
    Program Concentration 31 Credits
    PHY 1030 General Physics I* 3
    PHY 2030 General Physics II* 4
    PHY 2040 General Physics III 4
    MAT 2410 Calculus for Science and Engineering* 4
    MAT 2420 Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
    MAT 2460 Differential Equations 4
    CHM 1010 General Chemistry 4
    BIO 1010 General Biology 4
    Pre-Professional Courses 15 Credits
    TED 2000 Foundations of Education 3
    TED 2001 Field Experience for Foundations of Education 1
    TED 2300 Introduction to Special Education 3
    TED 2301 Field Experience for Special Education 1
    PSY 2060 Educational Psychology 3
    TED 2061 Field Experience for Educational Psychology 1
    PSY 2040 Adolescent Psychology 3
    Required General Education Courses 21 Credits
    English*
       EGL 1010 Composition I
       EGL 1020 Composition II     		6
    Humanities*
       ART 2730 Integrated Arts
       SPH 1090 Interpersonal Communication     		6
    Social Sciences*
       PSY 1010 General Psychology
       One history course from approved general education list
       One non-history course from approved general education list     		9
    Total Required for A.A.T. Degree 67 Credits
    Note: 2.75 GPA and passing grade on PRAXIS I exam or equivalent SAT or ACT score are required. Students may be required to take additional courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions.

    Secondary Education—Spanish (A.A.T.)

    Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (A.A.T.)
    Program Code: TCHR.SPAN.AAT

    This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with the goal of teaching Spanish at the secondary level. For more information, call 301-583-5250.

    Graduates of this Secondary Education A.A.T. degree program will be able to:
    • Apply adolescent development and learning theories when choosing developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for specific and groups of students
    • Differentiate lessons and activities for a variety of purposes and groups of children
    • Demonstrate the skills needed to be an effective part of an educational team
    • Communicate effectively with families and the community
    • Plan, implement, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes and behavioral objectives for a variety of purposes
    • Use the major concepts and principles of their content area to create effective learning experiences for specific and groups of students in a variety of educational settings
    • Successfully transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree
    Program Concentration 12 Credits
    SPN 1020 Spanish for Advanced Beginners
       (SPN 1010 is the prerequisite.)     		3
    SPN 2010 Intermediate Spanish I 3
    SPN 2020 Intermediate Spanish II 3
    SPN 2040 Advanced Conversation 3
    Pre-Professional Courses 15 Credits
    TED 2000 Foundations of Education 3
    TED 2001 Field Experience for Foundations of Education 1
    TED 2300 Introduction to Special Education 3
    TED 2301 Field Experience for Special Education 1
    PSY 2060 Educational Psychology 3
    TED 2061 Field Experience for Educational Psychology 1
    PSY 2040 Adolescent Psychology 3
    Required General Education Courses 34 Credits
    English*
       EGL 1010 Composition I
       EGL 1020 Composition II     		6
    Humanities*
       ART 2730 Integrated Arts
       SPH 1090 Interpersonal Communication
       One elective from approved general education list (SPN 1010 if needed)     		9
    Mathematics*
       MAT 1120 or higher     		3
    Science*
       Two courses, one of which has a laboratory component     		7
    Social Sciences*
       PSY 1010 General Psychology
       One history course from approved general education list
       One non-history course from approved general education list     		9
    Total Required for A.A.T. Degree 61 Credits
    Note: 2.75 GPA and passing grade on PRAXIS I exam or equivalent SAT or ACT score are required. Students may be required to take additional courses as part of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and teacher certification at four-year institutions.

    Professional Education Courses for Maryland Certification/Recertification

    (for persons who already have a bachelor's degree)
    This course of study is designed for persons who already have a bachelor's degree and wish to become a certified teacher in Maryland. There are four requirement areas to become certified in Maryland for all certification areas:
    1. All certification areas require Maryland passing scores on one of the basic skills tests: Praxis I, SAT or ACT. Check with www.ets.org for required Maryland Praxis I tests and scores. Praxis I is usually taken early in a student's academic career and must be passed prior to transcript submission to MSDE.
    2. Certification courses: Students may enroll in these courses, but students should also have their college transcripts evaluated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Certification. Students must contact MSDE by logging on to www.marylandpublicschools.org or by calling the MSDE Certification Assistance Line at 410-767-0412 to learn about the transcript evaluation process. The courses listed below will satisfy most, if not all, of the coursework requirements on the MSDE Evaluation Form for Certification. However, there may be additional Professional Development Education courses required for some certifications and/or for some students. Upon receipt of the transcript evaluation, students may use the charts below to determine what courses Prince George's Community College offers that meet the MSDE Professional Development course requirements.
    3. Most certification areas require Maryland passing scores on the Praxis II: Subject Assessments. Check www.ets.org for required Maryland Praxis II tests and scores. Praxis II is usually taken after completing methods courses.
    4. All certification areas require documented teaching experience before an initial certificate is awarded. Prince George's Community College does not provide this documented teaching experience or offer a student teaching course which meets the requirement for Teacher Certificate Candi-dates. Students should contact Prince George's County Public Schools or MSDE for additional information regarding this requirement.
    The options below alone do not provide a complete certificate program.

    Early Childhood Certification
    (PreK–grade 3)

    PGCC Course Equivalent MSDE Course Requirement
    TED 1200: Child Growth and Development
    or
    PSY 2030: Child Psychology     		Child Development
    PSY 2060: Educational Psychology Human Learning
    TED 1300: Methods and Materials in ECE Teaching Methodology
    TED 2300: Intro to Special Education
    or
    TED 2350: Early Childhood Education Special Education     		Inclusion of Special Needs Student Populations
    TED 2830: Assessment of Students Assessment of Students
    TED 2100: Processes and Acquisition of Reading
    TED 2800: Materials for Teaching Reading
    TED 2801: Instruction of Reading
    TED 2802: Assessment of Reading     		Reading

    Elementary (Grades 1–6) Certification

    PGCC Course Equivalent MSDE Course Requirement
    TED 1200: Child Growth and Development
    or
    PSY 2000: Child Psychology     		Child Development (3 Credits)
    PSY 2060: Educational Psychology Human Learning (3 Credits)
    TED 2840: Elementary Methods Teaching Methods (3 Credits)
    TED 2300: Intro to Special Education Inclusion of Special Needs Student Populations (3 Credits)
    TED 2830: Assessment of Students Assessment of Students (3 Credits)
    TED 2100: Processes and Acquisition of Reading
    TED 2800: Materials for Teaching Reading
    TED 2801: Instruction of Reading
    TED 2802: Assessment of Reading     		Reading (12 Credits)

    Academic Subjects (N–12), Middle School (Grades 4-9) and Secondary (Grades 7-12) Certification

    PGCC Course Equivalent MSDE Course Requirement
    PSY 2040: Adolescent Psychology Adolescent Development (3 Credits)
    PSY 2060: Educational Psychology Human Learning (3 Credits)
    TED 2850: Secondary Methods Teaching Methods (3 Credits)
    TED 2300: Intro to Special Education Inclusion of Special Needs Student Populations (3 Credits)
    TED 2830: Assessment of Students Assessment of Students (3 Credits)
    TED 2820: Teaching Read-ing in the Content Areas: Part I
    TED 2821: Teaching Read-ing in the Content Areas: Part II     		Reading (6 Credits)

    Generic Special Education Infant/Primary (Birth-Grade 3) Certification

    PGCC Course Equivalent MSDE Course Requirement
    TED 2300: Intro to Special Education Historical, Philosophical and Legal Foundations of Special Education (3 Credits)
    PSY 2070: Human Growth and Development
    TED 1200: Child Growth and Development
    or
    PSY 2030: Child Psychology     		Human Growth and Development (6 Credits)
    TED 2830: Assessment of Students
    TED 2950: Special Ed Assessment: Part I
    TED 2951: Special Ed Assessment: Part II     		Assessment, Diagnosis and Prescriptive Techniques (9 Credits)
    TED 2900: Special Ed Methods: Birth-12th Grade
    TED 2901: Special Ed Methods: Birth-6th Grade     		Curriculum and Methodology of Instruction (6 Credits)
    TED 2100: Processes and Acquisition of Reading
    TED 2800: Materials for Teaching Reading
    TED 2801: Instruction of Reading
    TED 2802: Assessment of Reading     		Reading (12 Credits)
    SPH 1090: Interpersonal Communication Communication Skills (3 Credits)

    Generic Special Education Elementary/Middle School (Grades 1–8) Certification

    PGCC Course Equivalent MSDE Course Requirement
    TED 2300: Intro to Special Education Historical, Philosophical and Legal Foundations of Special Education (3 Credits)
    PSY 2070: Human Growth and Development
    TED 1200: Child Growth and Development
    or
    PSY 2030: Child Psychology     		Human Growth and Development (6 Credits)
    TED 2830: Assessment of Students
    TED 2950: Special Ed Assessment: Part I
    TED 2951: Special Ed Assessment: Part II     		Assessment, Diagnosis and Prescriptive Techniques (9 Credits)
    TED 2900: Special Ed Methods: Birth-12th Grade
    TED 2901: Special Ed Methods: Birth-6th Grade     		Curriculum and Methodology of Instruction (6 Credits)
    TED 2100: Processes and Acquisition of Reading
    TED 2800: Materials for Teaching Reading
    TED 2801: Instruction of Reading
    TED 2802: Assessment of Reading     		Reading (12 Credits)
    SPH 1090: Interpersonal Communication Communication Skills (3 Credits)

    Generic Special Education Secondary/Adult (Grades 6–12 and Adult) Certification

    PGCC Course Equivalent MSDE Course Requirement
    TED 2300: Intro to Special Education Historical, Philosophical and Legal Foundations of Special Education (3 Credits)
    PSY 2070: Human Growth and Development
    PSY 2040: Adolescent Psychology     		Human Growth and Development (6 Credits)
    TED 2830: Assessment of Students
    TED 2950: Special Ed Assessment: Part I
    TED 2951: Special Ed Assessment: Part II     		Assessment, Diagnosis and Prescriptive Techniques (9 Credits)
    TED 2900: Special Ed Methods: Birth-12th Grade
    TED 2902: Special Ed Methods: Grade 6-Age 21     		Curriculum and Methodology of Instruction (6 Credits)
    TED 2820: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Part I Essentials of the Reading Process (3 Credits)
    TED 2821: Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Part II Teaching Students to Learn From Text (3 Credits)
    SPH 1090: Interpersonal Communication Communication Skills (3 Credits)

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