Undergraduate Programs
Towson’s special education major offers you exceptional preparation to meet the diverse needs of the special education population.
Applications are still being accepted. Contact the program director for more information.
- Special Education Major
- Elementary/Middle: Single Certification grades 1-8
- Secondary/Adult: Single Certification grades 6-12
(English, Math-Middle School, Math-High School, Science-Middle School, Social Science)
- Early Childhood & Special Education Major (ECSE)
- Dual Certification grades: Early Childhood (preK-grade 3) and Special Education (birth - grade 3)
- Elementary Education & Special Education Major (EESE)
- Dual Certification grades: Elementary (grades 1-6) and Special Education (grades 1-8)
- Programs at TU in Northeastern Maryland
- Programs at the University of Shady Grove
Part-Time Options for Working Professionals
If you’re a support personnel in a school and want to advance your career, but stepping away from your full-time job to complete coursework and field experiences isn’t an option, Towson University has a unique program to fit your needs.
Towson University offers a non-traditional pathway for school system employees in paraprofessional or supportive roles to complete a Bachelor of Science and become eligible for teacher licensure. The program allows you to build on your current knowledge and experience without leaving your current position.
The program features:
- Evidence-based coursework customized to your unique experiences and insights of schools
- Evening classes in a hybrid format on a part-time schedule
- Field experience in your school system
- Experienced faculty and individualized advising
- Cohort models that foster a supportive, collaborative environment
Interested and want to learn more? Contact us at sped AT_TOWSON.