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Elementary/Special Education Dual Certification

Program Transfer Guide
Frostburg State University
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Fall, 2024 - Current
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About the Program

Look forward to a fulfilling career guiding children in learning and discovering the world around them!
With a dual certification in Elementary and Special Education, you will prepare for certifications in both general education for grades 1-6 and special education for grades 1-8. The program includes methods for co-teaching and multiple in-person classroom experiences that include clinical rounds, apprenticeship, assistantship and internships in a variety of school settings. Additionally, as you make your way through the program, specialized courses are offered to support your successes in the classroom. 

With a degree in elementary/special education, you will look forward to a fulfilling career guiding children in learning and discovering the world around them. This program was developed for students with an interest in teaching general education students as well as students with disabilities. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education program at Frostburg State is aligned with the 2022 teaching standards and high-leverage practices from CEEDAR and CEC, which will prepare you to be successful once entering the teaching field. 

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Articulation Agreement

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Frostburg State University Requirement
  • General Education Program - Core Skills
    6 - 7 credits
    With a grade of C or better
    Introductory Composition - Take 1 course from the following
    No equivalency found. *
    Mathematics - Take 1 course from the following
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, The Fine and Performing Arts Complete 1 course from 1 of the following groups
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Art
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Dance
    Music
    Theatre
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Humanities Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    History
    Notes: Recommended for major
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Language
    Literature
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Notes: Recommended for major
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Philosophy
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Communication
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Natural Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    7 - 8 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Biology
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Notes: Recommended for major
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Chemistry
    No equivalency found. *
    Geography
    No equivalency found. *
    Environmental Science
    Physics and Physical Science
    Cosmic Concepts - both courses are required to get credit for the category
    No equivalency found. *
    And
    No equivalency found. *
    Astronomy - both are required to get credit for the category
    And
    Physics
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Interdisciplinary
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Social Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Economics
    Geography
    Notes: Recommended for major
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Political Science
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Psychology
    Notes: Recommended for major
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Recommended for major
    Sociology
    Notes: Recommended for major
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Recommended for major
  • General Education Program - FSU Colloquia Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Colloquium
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Advanced Colloquium - Take the following OR one additional Modes of Inquiry course
    Take the following
  • General Education Program - Identity and Difference Take one of the following courses
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Recommended for major
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Major Requirements
    23 credits
    Complete the following with a C grade or better:
    Complete at least 1 of the following:
    No equivalency found. *
Grand Total Credits
63
Catalog year 2024-2025
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.