Department of Health Science

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification in Health Education

The Post –Baccalaureate Teacher Certification is for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree but wish to be certified to teach in Maryland. This can apply to individuals with a degree in a non-health related major and/or those with a degree who have concentrated in art, community health, dance or physical education with a desire to teach Health Education.

Individuals interested in applying to the teacher certification program must first submit an unofficial transcript and Praxis I scores or proof of current registration for next scheduled exam. Documents should be submitted either by fax at 410-704-4670 or mailed to:

Towson University

8000 York Road

Burdick Hall – Room 141

Baltimore, MD 21252-0001

Attn: Dr. Dietra Wengert

Please include your contact information along with your paperwork as well as a current phone and email address.  Dr. Wengert will review your transcript and contact you within two weeks of receipt of the required documents. She will contact you to provide academic advising and additional information regarding application to the program.  For further inquiry and information about Teacher Certification in Health Education through the Health Science program she can be reached at dwengert@towson.edu or 410-704-4215.

Department of Health Science
Linthicum Hall, Room 101

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2637
Fax: 410-704-4670