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Department of Teacher Education & Professional Development

Motto: Educators Transform the Future

Mission

The Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development prepares national leaders in education, recreation and athletic related fields. We address the wellness and educational needs of a global society through research, collaboration and professional development. We value diversity, equity and social justice and use transformative, innovative and culturally responsive approaches to our work in urban schools and communities.

To accomplish the aforementioned, we offer comprehensive and dynamic programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our preparation of undergraduate and graduate candidates relies on applied research, collaboration across disciplines and strategic professional development. 

"Education is not just about the transmission of knowledge. It is also about fostering critical thinking, empathy, and a sense of justice.”  - Morgan Alumnae Gloria Ladson-Billings

Programs

Elementary Education (BS)

The Elementary Education Program prepares teachers and other professional educators. Through this degree program, students will graduate from a Maryland Certified Teacher Education program that leads to a Maryland Teaching Certification in grades 1-6.

Physical Education; Sports Administration and Movement Education (B.S.)


The Physical Education Program prepares physical educators and practitioners in the field of athletics. Within the Physical Education major, there are academic tracks in the areas of Dance Education, Recreation and Parks, Sports Administration and Teacher Education. Each track leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. The Teacher Education and Dance Education tracks lead to a Specialty Maryland Teaching Certification in grades K-12.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program; Accelerated M.A.T. Program; and Dual Degree M.A.T. Program 

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in the School of Education leaders to a (7-12) teaching license in the following areas:   Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and Physics.  The MAT program at Morgan State University meets MSDE teacher licensure program requirements. 

The accelerated Mater of Arts Teaching program is a  one-year program provides a fast-track pathway to earn a professional teaching license for both career changers and recent graduates. 

The 5-year BS/ BA + MAT program integrates both graduate work and undergraduate  experience, allowing candidates to earn both a BS/BA and a M.A.T degree in 5 years.

Education Administration and Supervision:  MS degree or Admin 1 Certificate


The Administration and Supervision Master of Science Degree and the Administration and Supervision Certificate are programs designed to prepare and certify talented teacher leaders to assume a leadership role at the elementary school, middle school, or high school level. Coursework is delivered to a cohort of candidates by Morgan State University faculty and experts from surrounding school systems.

Professional Development Schools

Morgan State University, in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education, develops and maintains Professional Development Schools (PDS) for the training of teacher candidates. PDS provide the site for performance based learning by interns. PDS offers interns successive experiences that build upon knowledge gained from coursework within the teacher preparation program.