Programs

Notre Dame of Maryland University offers more programs in teacher-shortage fields (STEM, TESOL, Gifted and Talented, Special Education) than any other Maryland university.

• Internship and resident teacher opportunities are available for qualified candidates.
• Accelerated programs alternate coursework with classroom experience.
• Small class sizes provide opportunities for mentoring and individual support.
• Notre Dame's proud SSND tradition promotes and supports a culture of service.

For added convenience and flexibility, many of our undergraduate and graduate education programs are available at satellite locations throughout the state of Maryland.

Undergraduate

Initial Certification Programs

• Education
• 5 year BA/MA in Education

Graduate

Initial Certification Programs

• Accelerated Certification in Teaching
• MA in Teaching
• MA in Teaching 10-month fast track MAT
• Operation TEACH
• MA in TESOL

Advanced Certification Programs

• MA in Leadership in Teaching
  
  • Administration & Supervision
  • TESOL
  • Library Media Specialist
  • Mathematics
  • Reading Specialist
  • Spanish
  • STEM, Pre K-8
  • Special Education
• MA in Catholic School Leadership
• MA in Gifted and Talented Education
• MA Administration & Supervision for Changing Populations
• MA in Leadership in Special Education - Exceptionalities
• Certificate of Advanced Study in Education
• Post-master Certifications
  
  • Administration and Supervision
  • Gifted & Talented
  • Library Media Specialist
  • Mathematics, Pre K-6 or Grades 4-9
  • Reading Specialist
  • STEM, K-8
  • TESOL
• Renewal of Certification

Doctoral Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations