As the premier teacher-training institution in Maryland, Towson University has a 150-year tradition of preparing classroom teachers, education specialists and school leaders.As school systems increase teachers? responsibilities and raise expectations for student performance, your Towson degree will position you to take full advantage of growing opportunities in the field.

The program is designed for middle and high school teachers to gain advanced skills in research-based practices for teaching subject matter to diverse learners. In our increasingly interdependent world, there is a need to prepare teachers to be global educators who internationalize schools through curriculum development, instructional design, action research and teacher leadership. As such, we welcome local teachers as well as teachers from around the world.?

Graduates of the program qualify for advanced professional certification from the Maryland State Department of Education. M.Ed. graduates are frequently promoted to leadership roles in their subject areas or find positions in museums, foundations, and other organizations devoted to public education.