Conditional Teacher Certification

The Graduate Programs in Education has been supporting conditionally licensed teachers in finding pathways to full licensure eligibility for decades. We provide a supportive learning environment where full-time teachers can achieve their learning goals while maintaining employment.

If you are a teacher with a Maryland conditional license, Goucher College can help you become certified in one of the following areas:

  • Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
  • Elementary Special Education (grades 1-6)
  • Secondary Education (grades 7-12)
  • Secondary Special Education (grades 6-adult)

Content areas for secondary licensure include: Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, English, History, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Studies.

  • Specialty Areas (Pre-K through 12) include: Art, Chinese, Dance, Environmental Education, French, German, Latin, Music, Russian, Spanish, and Theater.

Benefits:

  • A transcript analysis is completed during the admissions process to review your undergraduate degree and identify courses you need for Maryland Educator Licensure eligibility
  • Face to face, hybrid, online, and accelerated online options to complete your MSDE Licensure requirements
  • Coursework that has direct application to your classroom
  • Attainment of a licensure also offers additional pathways to advancing your career through post-master's and certificate programs at Goucher College

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