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Program Overview
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Towson University's Elementary Education/Special Education (EESE) program offers dual certification that brings together innovative study and hands-on experiences. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to become highly effective educators while preparing to meet the cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, linguistic, and cultural needs of all children in today's classrooms.
This specially designed major provides the opportunity to become certified in both Elementary Education (grades 1–6) and Special Education (grades 1–8). Integrating teaching, scholarship, internships, and service, the program prepares teachers to create successful learning environments and support safe and healthy communities.
Students benefit from innovative coursework, transformative internship experiences in Montgomery County Public Schools, experienced faculty mentors committed to student success, a supportive cohort of fellow Towson University students, individualized advising, and collaborative partnerships with families, communities, and agencies.
B.S. in Elementary Education/Special Education Featured Students
Program Information
"At USG, Towson's education program focuses on preparing you to become a great teacher. In our junior year, we start teaching lessons in classrooms, and by senior year, we take over for a teacher and lead a class. This is helping me build the confidence and skills I’ll need when I have my own classroom."
Jonathan Gomez, Class of 2026