School of Education at Johns Hopkins University - Graduate Education Programs:


Professional Immersion Special Education (ProSEMS) Cohort Program

The School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), offers a master's degree program for those interested in becoming special education teachers.

Contact: Laurie deBettencourt ( Montgomery County), 301-294-7054

The ProSEMS program begins Summer 2010.

ProSEMS at a glance:

Elements of the ProSEMS program include:

  • Two year, 39-credit immersion graduate program
  • Successful completion of the program leads to:
    • Master of Science in Special Education degree in teaching students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (MMD).
    • Eligibility for Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) teacher certification in Generic Special Education (grades 1-12).

The program of study includes:

  • Experiences as an MCPS paraeducator during the first year of program; and as a full-time long term substitute (special education teacher) during second year of program.
  • Requirement to give two-year, full-time teaching commitment to MCPS upon successful completion of the program.

Benefits:

  • All tuition, books, and fees are paid after the first year.
  • Extensive mentoring and supervision from Johns Hopkins and MCPS faculty and staff.
  • Health care stipend available during the second year.
  • Contracted to work in MCPS as special educator upon successful completion of the program.

Eligible applicants include people who:

  • Desire a career change and already have an undergraduate degree.
  • Have recently completed or will complete an undergraduate degree by May 2010.
  • Are not already certified special education teachers, nor close to full certification
  • Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) for all post-high school coursework.

Separate applications are due by January 1, 2010. Coursework begins Summer 2010.