Print VersionTeacher Certification
To be recommended for Maryland teacher certification, students must complete the MAT program and pass all Praxis I and II exams required by the state. Note: Praxis II requirements vary by program option. Teacher candidates may pursue certification in one of three areas of concentration:
- Elementary Education (grades 1-6 and middle)
- Secondary Education (grades 7 - 12) Content areas for secondary education certification include English, foreign languages (French and Spanish), mathematics, social studies, and the sciences (biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics)
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), grades pre-K through 12
Reciprocal Certification
All of the programs in teacher education at JHU are fully accredited through the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and lead to teacher certification in the State of Maryland, which is reciprocal in most other states. For information regarding which states accept Maryland state teacher certification, please visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification's (NASDTEC) Website.
