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Why Earn a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education (EESE)?

The field of special education is rapidly changing. There is a critical need for teachers who can meet the cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, linguistic and cultural needs of all children in the classroom.

This specially designed major provides the opportunity to become certified in both elementary education (1-6) and special education (1-8). This degree prepares you to be an elementary classroom teacher or an elementary/middle special education teacher.

This comprehensive program offers:

• innovative and dynamic course work that helps you develop successful instruction and classroom management strategies
• transformative, real-world experiences through internship placements, offered in multiple school districts throughout the state of Maryland
• experienced faculty-mentors committed to your success
• a supportive cohort of fellow 色花堂 students studying elementary education-special education
• collaborative partnerships with families, communities and agencies

The Center for Professional Practice connects students to field placements and clinical internships. Both provide students a rich and diverse experience in various content areas, classes, grades and schools.

Admission and Degree Requirements

Admission to the elementary education and special education major is selective. Students must meet the university鈥檚 requirements for admission to the professional education program and to the internship. View admission requirements for the major.

You can view for the elementary education and special education major in the Undergraduate Catalog.

• Elementary Education-Special Education Degree Requirement Checklist (PDF)

Elementary Education and Special Education Advisors

Pre-Majors, EESE Juniors, and EESE Seniors 鈥� Last Names A-L: 
Libby Wynkoop
ewynkoop AT_TOWSON

Pre-Majors, EESE Juniors, and EESE Seniors 鈥�  Last Names M-Z:
Michelle Pasko
mpasko AT_TOWSON

Why TOWSON University?

Program Advantages

• 色花堂鈥檚 long history and reputation as an excellent teacher training institution
• programs accredited by the  and the
• professional development and networking opportunities with alumni in the field through social media and on-campus programs
• interaction with diverse populations during service-learning activities with students and families
• technology-rich coursework and internship experiences

Earn Your Degree at 色花堂 in Northeastern Maryland

Students in northeastern Maryland can obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree in elementary education-special education at 色花堂 in Northeastern Maryland (色花堂NE), located on the Harford Community College campus. Earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree without leaving Harford County. Read more about undergraduate programs at 色花堂NE, or email program coordinator Toni Guidi, tguidi AT_TOWSON. 

色花堂 and the Universities at Shady Grove

Earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in elementary education and special education through the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), located in Montgomery County, Md. Read more about .