Towson Learning Network
The Universities at Shady Grove
Special Education - Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
In an effort to assist teachers and local school systems in the Washington Metropolitan area, Towson University offers the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Special Education at USG . This program is designed for candidates who have a baccalaureate degree from and accredited instituition but do not have a teaching certificate and wish to become a teacher.
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- Special Education Track Secondary certification requires a minimum of 21 units in content major
- Special Education Track Early Childhood or Elementary Certification (ECED 618 or ELED 611 & EDUC 717)
- Passing scores (as determined by MSDE) on the PRAXIS I Exam
- Brief (1-2 page) admission essay
- Two narrative letters of professional reference
- A vita or resume
Application Information
Registration
Upon acceptance into the graduate school and department program, all candidates register for each course online. Typically the course sections at USG range from 641 - 645
For more information regarding registration, contact Ms. Marcie Povitsky, TU/USG site coordinator, at mpovitsky@towson.edu or 301-738-6062.
Tuition and Reimbursement
Montgomery County Public Schools typically reimburses for 9 credits per year (September through August). When you register for a course in the M.A.T. program, you will receive a bill from the Bursar’s Office for a non-refundable, non-reimbursable closed contract fee that covers a portion of the tuition and the USG fee. The school system is then billed for the remainder of the tuition for that course. If you have reached your maximum reimbursement, you will be billed for the remainder of the tution at the rate charged to the school system at the conclusion of the semester.
Upon registration for class, you will receive a bill from the Bursar’s Office for full tuition and fees. The fees for the USG location are assessed at a reduced rate based on its distance from the main campus. This bill must be paid by the due date. Unpaid bills will be assessed late fees and after 90 days will be sent to a collection agency.
Each school system has a different reimbursement policy or procedure based on negotiated agreements with its unions. You may seek reimbursement directly from your school system upon completion of each course in the program.
Please note the following:
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Your school system will not pay for your tuition if you receive a grade that does not meet your school system’s reimbursement requirements, if you receive a grade of I (incomplete), or if you receive grade of FX. Instead, you will be solely responsible for the tuition and fees.
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Your school system will not pay your tuition if you exceed their reimbursable credit limit. If you exceed your school system’s reimbursable credit limit, you are solely responsible for the tuition and fees
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Tuition and fees are subject to increase.
If you are taking courses for certification purposes, check with your local school system or Maryland State Department of Education certification personnel to ensure that you are registering for the course you need.
Grades and Transcripts
If you need a copy of your grades, you can receive them through Towson Online Services. You can get information about requesting official transcripts from the Registrar's Office.
Directions to the Universities at Shady Grove
Contact Us
If you have questions about the academic program, contact Ms. Judy Webster, TU/USG Special Education graduate program coordinator, at jwebster@towson.edu.
If you have general questions about off campus programs, contact John Desmone at
jdesmone@towson.edu.
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Special Offer Announcement
For candidates attending the USG Open House on Saturday, October 25th
Towson University is pleased to announce that candidates who apply to the University's programs at the USG Fall Open House, will have their application fee waived by the University.
This benefit is extended to candidates for any of the graduate or undergradute programs offered at USG.
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