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Why Study Education?

Through UMBC’s partnerships with local school systems, M.A.E. cohort programs can be customized to meet the needs of the participating school district all while advancing your teaching career to the next level.

Our content areas will help you stand out in these key subjects. The computer science content area is the first and only program of its kind in Maryland. This content area was created in response to the Maryland state mandate for a computer science teacher to be in place at 100% of Maryland high schools by 2021. The mathematics content area has been offered fully online since 2015 and continues to update and evolve to meet ever changing needs of PreK-12 students and teachers in mathematics. The STEM content area is one of five universities in Maryland to offer the PreK-6 STEM Instructional Leader Endorsement.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Education?

The M.A.E. is a 36 credit, 12-course program, ideal for certified teachers who are interested in building their résumé and enhancing knowledge of both a content area and innovative teaching practices. Designed for certified elementary, middle, or high school teachers, the program is ideal for those who want to become leaders in their content area. The computer science, mathematics, and STEM M.A.E. programs are delivered fully online.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Education (EDA)

For educators who already have teaching experience and hold a teaching certificate; designed to help experienced teachers prepare for roles in educational and curricular leadership, curriculum development, and in-service teacher professional development.

The STEM/Science concentration of MAE and Post-Bac Certificate Secondary STEM/Science are only accepting cohorts from school systems.

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

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Contact Information

Education Program Contacts

Program Director - M.A. in Teaching

Christopher Rakes
410-455-2869
rakes@umbc.edu

Program Director - MAE, CSED, CMED, EDA

Rita Williams
410-455-6579
ritaw@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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