Department of Secondary Education

Department of Secondary Education

Welcome to the Department of Secondary Education. Teaching is one of the most noble and challenging professions today. Teaching in secondary schools (middle and high schools) affords young professionals exciting opportunities to teach their subject, work closely with adolescents and share in the joy of learning, for their students and themselves.

Currently there are two forces driving the need for secondary school teachers in the United States. First, there is an increase in the secondary school-age population which continues to impact secondary school class size and, second, the teaching profession is heavy with veteran professionals, many of whom will soon retire.

In addition to classroom teaching, secondary school teachers broaden their career choices by taking positions as principals and assistant principals, department chairpersons, team leaders, guidance counselors, reading specialists, subject area supervisors and curriculum specialists, and a wide variety of central office administrative and service positions.

UNDERGRADUATE Programs:    Application Materials

• Secondary Education Certification
• K-12 Education Certification (Post-Baccalaureate)

GRADUATE Programs: 

• Master of Education in Secondary Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) -- For Students wishing to become certified teachers via graduate study

Miscellaneous Information :

• Directions & Parking Information - Includes interactive campus maps, links to mapquest, yahoo and google.  Amtrack & MTA information also available.

• Bursar's Office 410-704-2100 - Towson University Registration information including tuition and fees.

• Graduation  - Learn how to apply online.

• Change of Major / Minor  -  Office of the Registar 410-704-2701.  Valid Towson Online Services Account required.

Praxis Information:

• Praxis 1 - Link to ETS Website - 1-800-772-9476
• Need help preparing for Praxis?

Department Chair:
Dr. Jeff Passe
Office: HH 404 D
Office Telephone: 410-704-2345
E- Mail: jpasse@towson.edu

Administrative Assistant:
Kim Cascio Office: HH 404
Office Telephone: 410-704-2562 
Email: kcascio@towson.edu