Elementary/Middle School Dual Certification
Program Transfer Guide
Frostburg State University

Effective
Fall, 2024 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
Double your potential and prepare to teach grades 1-9.
Take advantage of the opportunity to excel in a career where preparation is key when you complete this rare dual certification in grades 1-9. When you combine the broad knowledge of an elementary school teacher with the awareness and specialization required for middle school classrooms, you'll possess a sought after skill set.
You’ll choose a focus in a general area like math, science, social studies or English and learn about strategies that suit middle schoolers’ particular needs, all while gaining a deep knowledge of elementary educational development and experience in the field. Your Frostburg degree will mark you as an exceptionally well-prepared professional who can confidently take the reins of any elementary or middle grade classroom.
FSU’s program is the first and currently the only bachelor’s degree in Maryland that prepares students for dual certification to teach in middle and elementary schools.
- Get ready for future success with experience-based courses that let you learn in real-world classrooms.
- Earn your degree from a university with a history and a reputation for training strong, dynamic teachers.