Special Education - Goucher College

Special Education from Goucher College is a Campus Bachelor Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Department of Education offers a major in elementary/middle school special education as a teacher of exceptional children in Maryland. This program has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education . A student who satisfactorily fulfills the standards of the programs and meets the Maryland State Department of Education's Essential Dimensions of Teaching is recommended for generic special education certification (Grades 1-8) in the state of Maryland. Maryland certifies special education teachers non-categorically by age/grade-level criteria. Although graduation usually occurs within eight semesters, satisfactory completion of certification requirements may require one or more additional semesters. Because Maryland certifies special education teachers non-categorically, students who would like certification outside Maryland should contact the State Department of Education of the state of their choice regarding reciprocity and that state's requirements. A categorical major in special education, which does not lead to Maryland certification, can be offered in the area of learning disability, mental retardation, or emotional disturbance and may be used toward certification through credit count in another state. Interested students should consult with the director of special education as early as possible. View more details on Goucher College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.