2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Education
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Faculty
Chair
Sarah Shin
Professor
Zane L. Berge
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 1977; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1988
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III
B.A., Hampton Institute, 1970; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1971; Ph.D., 1975
Eugene C. Schaffer
B.A., Temple University, 1968; M.Ed., 1971; Ph.D., 1975
Sarah Shin
B.S., Cornell University, 1992; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1998
Associate Professor
Diane M. Lee
B.S., Towson State University, 1970; M.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 1976; Ph.D., 1982
Jonathan E. Singer
B.A., Brown University, 1988; M.A.T., Colgate University, 1992; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1997
Patricia Young
B.F.A., New York Institute of Technology, 1985; M.S., California State University, Hayward, 1994; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1999
Assistant Professor
Christopher Rakes
B.A., University of Kentucky, 1999; M.A., 2000; Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2010
Michele Stites
B.S., University of Maryland, 1997; M.Ed., 2003; Ed.D., The George Washington University, 2012
Jiyoon Lee
B.A., Ewha Womans University (South Korea), 2001; M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania, 2002; Ph.D., 2011
Clinical Associate Professor
Susan M. Blunck
B.A., The University of Iowa, 1972; M.S., 1988; Ph.D., 1993
Greg Williams
B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 1978; M.S., 1980; Ed.D., The George Washington University, 1997
Clinical Assistant Professor
Cheryl North
B.A., Towson University, 1993; M.Ed., 1999; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 2005
Linda Oliva
B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, 1981; M.Ed., Boston University, 1984; Ed.D., 1993
Clinical Instructor
Barbara Bourne
B.S., Springfield College, 1985; M.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1990
Jerri Frick
B.S.Ed., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1994; M.Ed., Virginia State University, 2000; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2001
Teresa Irish
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1982; M.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1997; Ph.D., 2016
Associate Professor Emeritus
Nita Barbour
Marvin Cook
B.S., Louisiana Polytechnic University, 1951; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1952; M.Th., Southern Methodist University, 1958; Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 1969
Mary S. Rivkin
B.A., Wellesley College, 1960; M.Ed., Western Washington State College, 1975; Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 1985
Patricia Scully
B.A., Trenton State College, 1971; M.A., Columbia University, 1974; Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 1997
David Young
B.A., The Ohio State University, 1958; M.A., 1962; Ed.D., Stanford University, 1967
Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus
Sue E. Small
B.S., Miami University, 1962; M.Ed., Miami University, 1964; C.A.S.E., Johns Hopkins University, 1969; Ed.D., University of Maryland, 1985
Director of Student Services
Dr. Vickie Williams
Certification
Initial Teacher Certification Programs are offered by the Department of Education in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. The ESOL certification program is available only at the graduate level. All programs meet the standards set by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Teacher candidates who complete a program are eligible for teacher certification in Maryland and more than 40 states. Certification programs undergo continuous review. Changes may occur after the issuance of this catalogue. More information is available on the Education department website.
Academic Advising
All teacher candidates will have two advisors, an education advisor and a major advisor. Completing the teacher education certification sequence of courses requires a thoughtful organization of the student’s coursework and other academic requirements; therefore, early and continuing advising is necessary. Prospective teacher candidates should seek advisement early in the first year so they can begin taking courses that meet both the General Education Program and the requirements of teacher certification. For students who decide to teach in the sophomore or junior year, a program can be developed to accommodate their specific needs. Transfer students should arrange for advising immediately at the time of transfer by contacting an advisor in the Department of Education. They also should arrange for advisement in their major program. All teacher candidates must meet with an advisor each semester to review their progress and to receive permission to take subsequent courses. Advisors are always available for additional guidance when teacher candidates have questions or concerns.
Admission Requirements
Teacher candidates are required to pass the prescribed tests and attain an overall GPA of 2.75 to progress in the Teacher Certification program. They must have an overall GPA of 3.0 before beginning their clinical practice (internship).
Teacher Licensure
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is responsible for licensing teachers. To be recommended to the Maryland State Department of Education for licensure by the UMBC Department of Education, teacher candidates must successfully complete their certification program and pass the Praxis Core or qualifying scores on ST, ACT or GRE) and Praxis II tests specified for their area of certification. A standard professional certificate will then be issued by MSDE upon the request of the candidate.
Teacher Education Programs
Undergraduate certification programs are available in early childhood education (pre-K to grade 3), elementary education (grades 1 to 6) and secondary education (grades 7 to 12). Secondary certification programs include English, social studies, mathematics, science, art, music, dance, and foreign language. All teacher education programs require the completion of an academic major. During their first advisement session, all teacher candidates will be informed of the choices of major that are appropriate for their area of certification.
Early childhood teacher candidates may select any major that meets their intellectual interest. Elementary teacher candidates’ choices of major include English, American studies, Africana studies, political science, geography, history, mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, psychology, visual art, music, dance, a foreign language, or interdisciplinary studies. Secondary education teacher candidates must major in the content area they intend to teach.
Professional Development Schools
Partnerships with many schools and school districts offer students opportunities to integrate theory and practice and to learn from experienced teachers and other professionals in classrooms and other school-based settings. All teacher candidates are required to complete a school-based experience of at least 100 days over two semesters. The first semester will include a field experience related to methods courses and/or the seminar. This will be followed by a full semester of clinical practice (internship). There is a $750 fee for the internship. (Changes may occur to the lab fee after the issuance of this catalog.)
Student Organizations
Future Educators
The Future Educators at UMBC is an organization within the Department of Education for students who share a mutual interest in teaching. The group offers undergraduate and graduate students in the early-childhood, elementary and secondary programs an opportunity to explore contemporary issues in education and to build a sense of community and support among future educators. Students work together on special projects such as hosting author appearances and facilitating campus visits by high school students. Each semester, a panel of student teachers relates classroom experiences to students who are preparing for this internship. All students who are interested in teaching are welcome to join the group and participate in its activities.
Chi Psi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education. It is open to juniors and seniors who have a GPA of 3.25 or higher and exemplify the mission of the Department of Education.
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