Contact
Towson Learning Network
Location
Enrollment Services Building
1st Floor, Room 103
1st Floor, Room 103
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Early Childhood & Gifted & Creative Education Off-Campus Programs
Towson University offers courses and degree programs in early childhood & gifted & creative education at off-campus locations through the Towson Learning Network. These programs are available at reduced costs.
Early Childhood Education (M.A.T.)
About te Program:
Early childhood education prepares students to teach Pre-K through grade three.
Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)
About the Program:
Towson University’s master’s degree in early childhood education is one of the few programs of its kind in the region, crafted to the needs of working professionals in a variety of careers and locations. You will benefit from the degree if you are involved in administration, supervision and mentoring in early childhood programs, elementary or primary grade teaching, family/community support, early intervention, resource and referral, program licensing, infant and toddler programs, or other roles in the community with young children and families.
Gifted & Creative Education (M.Ed.)
About the Program:
The needs of gifted and creative learners often differ from those of the general population. Our program will teach you to identify, serve and work with gifted and creative learners from all backgrounds. You’ll gain knowledge and skills in:
- developmentally appropriate instruction for advanced learners
- family/community outreach and support
- instructional models and strategies for developing the talents, creativity and problem-solving skills of children
Reduced Program Costs
The Towson Learning Network (TLN) partners with school systems, other educational organizations, hospitals, and government agencies to help participants access quality programs at a significantly reduced tuition rate.
TLN Eligibility and Tuition Billing
- Participants may qualify for reduced tuition through their employer based on established partnership agreements.
- Tuition may be employer-billed or student-billed, depending on the partnership agreement.
TLN Additional Eligibility Options
- Participants employed by a Maryland school system, or those whose employer is not a TLN partner but whose position is based within an educational setting located in Maryland, may be eligible for reduced tuition through membership in the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children (MDAEYC).
- MDAEYC participants are student-billed and are not eligible for employer-billed tuition.
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Proof of MDAEYC membership is required annually to maintain eligibility.
TLN Participant Benefit
- Application Fee of $50 is waived for TLN applicants.
- Student Enrollment Contract Fee of $200 is waived for TLN applicants.
Additional Costs
- Additional costs may vary based on the applicable partnership agreement and may include textbooks, university fees, course fees, and course materials.
- All College of Education programs require the use of an electronic portfolio platform, which carries a one-time fee of $100 for undergraduate students and $120 for graduate students.
Complete the Want to Learn More inquiry form below for more information regarding the tuition billing category that applies to you.
TLN Application Process
- Complete the Want to Learn More inquiry form below. Once approved by the program director to proceed, you will receive application instructions and a TLN-specific application link via email.
- The $50 application fee is waived, but you must use the TLN-specific application link
to submit your application.
- Please do not complete the Towson University Main Campus application, as it requires a non-refundable $50 application fee.
- To finalize your Towson University application and gain access to course registration, admitted students must electronically sign the Towson University Enrollment Contract. The $200 enrollment fee is waived for TLN applicants.
Want to Learn More?
Complete the form below to receive additional information about the program, the application process, and the tuition billing category that applies to you.