Education Department
McDaniel produces the best teachers in Maryland. (That’s what an English teacher could call hyperbole… except we have the data to back it up.) What’s the secret to our success? Well, it starts with you. Your passion. Your empathy. Your desire to help others learn and grow.
McDaniel has provided programs for teacher preparation and certification for over 110 years. The College offers a major in Elementary Education as well as minors in Secondary and PreK–12 Education. Programs in the McDaniel College Education department were reviewed and accredited by the NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teachers) in 2017.
McDaniel College is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded initial accreditation status by AAQEP through June 30, 2029. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.
AAQEP-Accredited Programs at McDaniel College:
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- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Physics, Social Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts in Pk-12 Education (Art, Physical Education, Spanish)
- Master of Science in Teaching - Elementary
- Master of Science in Teaching - Secondary Biology, Chemistry, English, Physics, Social Studies
- Master of Science in Teaching - Pk-12 Art, Music, Spanish, French
- Master of Science in Reading Specialist: Literacy Leadership
- Master of Science in School Librarianship
- Master of Science in Special Education
- Master of Science in Counseling (School Counseling)
- Master of Science in Educational Leadership
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Administrator I
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in STEM Instructional Leader
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education Specialist (GATES)
McDaniel’s program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and leads to certification in Maryland and the more than 45 states involved in the Interstate Reciprocity Agreement (PDF).
- Elementary Education Major (grades 1-6)
A program of study uniquely designed to help elementary education candidates achieve certification and find teaching positions post-graduation.
- Education Minors
Created to provide secondary education candidates with a strong, creative teaching skill set as they major in their desired area of academic focus. Education minors can be paired with a variety of majors.
- Early Childhood Education Major (Prek - Grade 3)
In Maryland and nationally, there's a rising need for educators who specialize in early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and young children. Through specialized courses and student teaching in local schools, an Early Childhood Education degree will prepare you to teach Pre-K through third grade children.
Majors, Minors & Specializations
Data & Accreditation
Accountability Measures
Who We Are: McDaniel Faculty Becca Gibson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education
Education graduates recognized as rising stars
Eight graduates who majored in Elementary Education or minored in PreK-12 or Secondary Education were recognized as rising stars in education. Kate Cramer, Emma Lindell, Brittany Mitchell, Jessica Raver, Carlena Sheeto, Heather Shockley, and Jada Stump were named Teachers of Promise by the Maryland State Department of Education, while Carly Ludwig was selected as a 2023 Distinguished Teacher Candidate by the Maryland Association of Teacher Educators (MATE).
Meet Graduates of the Education Department
We're proud to call these recent graduates alumni, and prouder still to share a selection of their stories here – told as only they can tell them, in their own words.
