TOGGLE SEARCH INTERFACE TOGGLE EXTENDED NAVIGATION Home Department of Education Education IN THIS SECTION Preparing Great Educators, Leaders, and Counselors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Education strives to advance the practice of education and related careers. We offer state of the art undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs to achieve our goal of developing culturally and ethnically sensitive instructional leaders. The Department seeks to nurture minds, advance knowledge, and promote life-long learning. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Our professional education programs prepare professionals who are reflective, innovative, value diversity and are effective (PRIDE). Our candidates are professionals who are dedicated and committed to excellence and have specialized knowledge and intensive academic preparation. They continuously reflect on and evaluate their practices and demonstrate a willingness to make changes that enhance student growth and learning. Moreover, candidates are innovative in employing the best contemporary practices using creative problem -solving techniques and connections to real world experiences. Our paradigm for valuing diversity centers on understanding and interacting with individuals in various educational, social and cultural environments. Finally, professional education candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions that support effective student learning outcomes. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Specialty Education (B.S.) Art Education (PreK-12) Special Education (1-8, 6-12) *Minor in Psychology Secondary Education (B.S.) Biology Chemistry English Family and Consumer Sciences Social Studies Technology & Engineering Certificate Programs Upper Division Certificate (UDC) in Special Education The UDC in Special Education is an 18 credit standards based professional certificate designed for students pursuing a degree in any discipline of education, health profession or relation service who wish to obtain a certificate in special education to serve students enrolled in elementary, middle, and/or high school grades. GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Education (M.Ed) Counselor of Education *Specializations School Counselling Clinical Mental Health Counselor **Special Education Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) Art Biology Chemistry English Family and Consumer Sciences Social Studies Educational Doctorate (Ed.D) Educational Leadership Certificate Programs Post-Baccalaureate Special Education Certificate (PBC) The PBC in Special Education is a standards-based professional certificate which is strongly oriented towards preparing individuals to serve students enrolled in elementary middle and/or high grades (K-12) who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate exceptionalities and their families through understanding direct experiences in schools with diverse populations. NEW PROGRAM Men of Color in Education Program Only program on the campus designed for high school students, university students, and career changers who are interested in teaching or willing to learn more about the teaching profession. The program offers three learning experiences to train, support, and increase the talent pool of male teachers of color. The High School Teacher University The University Cohort Man the Shore Network NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROGRAM LINKS Undergraduate Programs * Minor in Psychology Graduate Special Education Master of Arts in Teaching Counselor Education Educational Leadership New Programs Upper Division Certificate (UDC) in Special Education Men of Color in Education Program CONTACT INFORMATION LOCATION 2021 Hazel Hall Princess Anne, Maryland 21853 HOURS Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm PHONE (410) 621-2558 “Like” us on Facebook Quick Office Links Admissions Athletics Community Outreach Directory Financial Aid Human Resources Information Technology University Relations President’s Office Public Relations Public Safety The Henson – Hotel and Conference Center Title IX A – Z Site Index Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Student Services Academic Support Auxiliary & Business Services Bookstore Campus Calendar Dining Services Graduation Information Housing IT Services and Support Library Research Institutional Research Research Centers and Project 30665 Student Services Center Princess Anne, MD 21853 (410) 651-7747 Contact UMES A University System of Maryland institution Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education © 2021 University of Maryland Eastern Shore