48 monthsProgramme duration
33,198 USDTuition Fee/year
01 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Towson University’s elementary and special education major offers dual certification that brings together innovative study and hands-on experiences. Get the knowledge and skills you need to be a highly effective educator.
The field of special education is rapidly changing. There is a critical need for teachers who can meet the cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, linguistic and cultural needs of all children in the classroom.
This specially designed major provides the opportunity to become certified in both elementary education (1-6) and special education (1-8). This degree prepares you to be an elementary classroom teacher or an elementary/middle special education teacher.
This comprehensive program offers:
- innovative and dynamic course work that helps you develop successful instruction and classroom management strategies
- transformative, real-world experiences through internship placements, offered in multiple school districts throughout the state of Maryland
- experienced faculty-mentors committed to your success
- a supportive cohort of fellow Towson University students studying elementary education-special education
- collaborative partnerships with families, communities and agencies
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Towson University’s elementary and special education major offers dual certification that brings together innovative study and hands-on experiences. Get the knowledge and skills you need to be a highly effective educator.
The field of special education is rapidly changing. There is a critical need for teachers who can meet the cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, linguistic and cultural needs of all children in the classroom.
This specially designed major provides the opportunity to become certified in both elementary education (1-6) and special education (1-8). This degree prepares you to be an elementary classroom teacher or an elementary/middle special education teacher.
This comprehensive program offers:
- innovative and dynamic course work that helps you develop successful instruction and classroom management strategies
- transformative, real-world experiences through internship placements, offered in multiple school districts throughout the state of Maryland
- experienced faculty-mentors committed to your success
- a supportive cohort of fellow Towson University students studying elementary education-special education
- collaborative partnerships with families, communities and agencies
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