Programs of Study

The Towson UTeach Program gives students the opportunity to explore the profession of teaching in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and to complete teacher certification on a fast track. The program emphasizes solid content knowledge woven with pedagogical instruction specific to science and mathematics. The following curriculum is for students who enrolled as freshmen in fall 2012 or after.

Paths to Teacher Certification

There are two paths to earning secondary teacher certification.

Students can pursue teaching certification by majoring in the secondary education concentration in biology, chemistry, earth-space science, mathematics or physics. These are Bachelor of Science degree programs and include all courses required for certification. The Towson UTeach courses are built into the curriculum of these programs.

• Secondary School Biology
• Chemistry Secondary Education
• Earth-Space Science Secondary Education
• Mathematics Secondary Education
• Physics Secondary Education

Or, you can major in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, astronomy or geosciences, and take the additional Towson UTeach core courses for teacher certification.

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Astronomy
• Geosciences

In addition to completing one of the two above paths, studnets must fulfill the Maryland State Department of Education Certification Requirements Major: Secondary Education (grades 7 - 12)

To help in determining which path is right for you, or to learn more about the program, contact one of the following Towson UTeach Liaisons.

Program approval by the Maryland State Department of Education is expected by February 2013.

Towson UTeach Program
7800 York Road, Room 368 (campus map)
Phone: 410-704-3817
E-mail: UTeach@towson.edu