Programs of Study
Towson UTeach students major in either mathematics, computer and mathematical sciences, biology, chemistry, earth-space science, or physics with a secondary education concentration. These Bacholor of Science degree programs emphasize solid content knowledge woven with pedagogical instruction specific to the STEM fields and include all coursework required for teaching certification in the state of Maryland.
Students must earn a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher in all courses required for the major, including the Towson UTeach education courses. After completing 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00, students are eligible for Formal Admission to Towson UTeach. During the final year students complete a professional internship with local public middle and high schools. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for teaching certification (grades 7-12) in their chosen major in the state of Maryland with reciprocity in other states.
The course requirements and four-year plans below pertain to current first-year students. Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025 can access the archived UG Catalogs for their course requirements and 4-year plans.
Mathematics Secondary Education
- concentration requirements and course descriptions
- typical four-year sequence of courses
- community college transfer students: 2+2 pathway and recommended courses
Computer and Mathematical Sciences Secondary Education
- concentration requirements
- typical four-year sequence (PDF)
- community college transfer students: recommended courses (PDF)
Biology Secondary Education
- concentration requirements and course descriptions
- typical four-year sequence of courses (PDF)
- community college transfer students: recommended courses (PDF)
Chemistry Secondary Education
- concentration requirements and course descriptions
- community college transfer students: recommended courses (PDF)
Earth-Space Science Secondary Education
- concentration requirements and course descriptions
- typical four-year sequence of courses (PDF)
- community college transfer students: recommended courses (PDF)
Physics Secondary Education
- concentration requirements and course descriptions
- typical four-year sequence of courses (PDF)
- community college transfer students: recommended courses (PDF)
Maryland State Department of Education Requirements
Students must also fulfill the Maryland State Department of Education Certification Requirements Major: Secondary Education (grades 7 - 12).
Points of Contact
| Department | Liaison | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson UTeach | Dr. Linda Cooper | lcooper@towson.edu | 410-704-3817 |
| Biological Sciences | Dr. Sarah Haines | shaines@towson.edu | 410-704-2926 |
| Chemistry | Dr. Sonali Raje | sraje@towson.edu | 410-704-4622 |
| Computer Science | Dr. Dastyni Loksa | dloksa@towson.edu | |
| Earth-Space Science | Dr. Ronald Hermann | rhermann@towson.edu | 410-704-3011 |
| Mathematics | Dr. Linda Cooper | lcooper@towson.edu | 410-704-3817 |
| Physics | Dr. Ronald Hermann | rhermann@towson.edu | 410-704-3011 |