B.S. in Elementary Education/Special Education

(EESE - Integrated Program with Dual Certification)

Towson University has a distinguished history in the preparation of classroom teachers and education specialists. The majority of graduates enter America's schools as teachers and specialists ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

This program is designed to prepare teachers for dual certification in the field of special education at the elementary/middle grade level. Students who successfully complete the program will obtain a degree from Towson University. The program will be taught by faculty from Towson University. Programs are NCATE accredited and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Program Information

The Towson University Elementary Education and Special Education Integrated Program at the Universities at Shady Grove is a screened program and major at Towson. Students who complete the program are eligible to become certified in both elementary (grades 1 - 6) and special education (grades 1 - 8). This program, specifically designed to integrate both majors, prepares students as elementary classroom teachers and as special education teachers.

Note that the number of students admitted is determined by the number of seats available; there may be more students eligible for admission than are actually admitted.

Students interested in this program must follow the following steps:

  1. Have completed an A.A.T. or 60 or more credits.
    Visit Montgomery College A.A.T. - Elementary
  2. Have scores on the Praxis I at or above the level of standards established by the Maryland State Department of Education and submit to Ken Evans at 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
  3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  4. Apply online with password provided by Ken Evans.
  5. Complete a Criminal Background Disclosure Form and forward to Ken Evans, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
  6. Pass a speech and hearing screening (to be arranged with the program director).

No applicant will be considered for admission until all of the steps listed above are completed. Thank you for your interest in the Towson University program. If you have questions, please contact Ken Evans at 301-738-6066 or kevans@towson.edu, or Marcie Povitsky at 301-738-6062 or mpovitsky@towson.edu.