Undergraduate Programs

Towson University in Northeastern Maryland offers programs designed to prepare students for today’s rapidly changing workplace. You’ll challenge your thinking about careers, internships, research and service learning in the following programs.

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Communication Studies (B.S.)

This major takes a three-pronged approach to communication studies. First, gain a greater understanding of the role that communication plays in shaping culture and identity. Second, analyze the ways in which the process of meaning-making — through words, images, symbols or technology — strategically influences human judgment and actions. Third, sharpen your critical thinking abilities as you become a more ethical producer and consumer of messages.  

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Early Childhood / Special Education (B.S.) * 

Towson University’s specially designed, integrated major provides a strong academic foundation and real-world experiences that help beginning teachers understand how young children of all ability levels develop and learn. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and dispositions you need to teach in the preschool and primary grades. At the completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to become certified to teach both early childhood (pre-K through grade 3) and special education (birth through grade 3).

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Elementary / Special Education (B.S.) * 

Our integrated undergraduate major in elementary education and special education offers outstanding teacher preparation in facilitating active learning and instruction in diverse and inclusive classrooms. You’ll be prepared to use research findings and experience-based practice to engage your students in the learning process. This degree prepares you for Maryland State Certification in both elementary education (1-6) and special education (1-8) and a position as an elementary classroom teacher or an elementary/middle special education teacher.

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* Screened majors 

For more information on any of our programs, contact the Program Coordinator today. 

Community College Partnerships

Towson University has partnered with Harford Community College (HCC) and Cecil College to offer undergraduate programs. The partnership agreement assures maximum transfer credit between degree programs at HCC and Cecil College and Towson University and confirms the acceptance of transfer credits from HCC and Cecil College to specific Towson programs (see below). The table below links the maximum transfer credits possible for a given program from HCC and Cecil College.

Maximum Transfer Credit for 2+2 Program

TU Program Harford Community College Cecil College
Business Administration, Leadership & Management * A.S. in Business Administration A.A. in Business Administration
Communication Studies A.A. in Communication Studies NA
Early Childhood / Special Education * A.A.T. in Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) Degree
Elementary Education / Special Education * A.A.T. in Elementary Education / Special Education Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) Degree
Family and Human Services – Services to Children and Youth

A.A. in Sociology – General Sociology Track

A.A. in Sociology – Social Work Track

 NA
Information Technology

A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems

A.A.S. in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

 NA
Nursing * A.T.B. in Nursing A.T.B. in Nursing
Psychology A.A. in Psychology A.A. in Psychology or General Studies
Sociology – Criminal Justice A.A. in Criminal Justice A.A.S. in Criminal Justice – Corrections

* Screened majors

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