Maryland Teacher Certification

Teaching Programs in Maryland

So you want to earn your Maryland Teacher Certification? Here are the step by step instructions to get started:

Traditional Approach for the Maryland Teacher Certification

1. Earn your Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited university. If you already have a bachelors degree, then be sure to request more information for your Master’s Degree right away.
2. Teacher Preparations: This will include teacher prep courses, student teaching, and other types of internships. In order to receive a Maryland Teacher Certification, you must have some experience in teaching, even if it’s unpaid. There 180 hours of field experience required
3. Pass the Praxis I and the Praxis II Exams.
4. Submit the following:
   • Requested Application
   • Official transcripts, degrees, and school credits
   • Also, include copies of all test scores
   • Mail to:
     Maryland State Department of Education
     Certification Branch
     200 W. Baltimore Street
     Baltimore, Maryland 21201
     (410) 767-0412
5. Do you want to renew your Maryland Teacher Certification?*
   • Apply for your renewal

Alternative Approach for the Maryland Teacher Certification

Alternatively, you can teach in Maryland before you complete the teacher education program:

1. Obviously you must still earn your Bachelors Degree from an accredited university. Ideally, you should always continue your education in efforts to earn a Master’s degree.
2. Pass the Pre-Professionals Skills Test (PPST)
3. Provide official transcripts
4. Pass the requirements listed above for the traditional Maryland Teacher Certification
5. Call (207) 624-6603 for more information

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