Maryland Teacher Prep Program Guide

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About Teaching Programs
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Types of Programs
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Questions to Ask
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Free Advising

What's a teaching program?

A future MD teacher sits at his laptop researching teaching programs. Around him are illustrations of arrows in different directions and a blue circle with a checkmark inside.

In a nutshell, your teaching program is where you’ll take classes and gain the skills to teach your chosen subject and grade level. You’ll need to complete a teaching program in order to get your Maryland teaching license.

Here, we’ll go over the types of teaching programs you’ll find in Maryland, and how you might choose the right program for you.

Types of Teaching Programs

There are many ways to become a teacher, so you'll want to find the pathway that fits your situation and background! Here are the basic types of teaching programs in Maryland:

How Do I Choose a Teaching Program?

Once you know your pathway, you can explore specific teaching programs. Consider how you learn best and what skills are important to you! Here are some questions to ask about each program.

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1
About Teaching Programs
2
Types of Programs
3
Questions to Ask
4
Free Advising

What's a teaching program?

Here, we’ll go over the types of teaching programs you’ll find in Maryland, and how you might choose the right program for you.

Types of Teaching Programs

There are many ways to become a teacher, so you'll want to find the pathway that fits your situation and background! Here are the basic types of teaching programs in Maryland:

How Do I Choose a Teaching Program?

Once you know your pathway, you can explore specific teaching programs. Consider how you learn best and what skills are important to you! Here are some questions to ask about each program.

Talk to a Coach

Personalized advice from experienced Maryland educators!

Want more advice about getting licensed and choosing the right teaching program? Sign up for a free TEACH Maryland coaching session!

Talk to a Coach

What’s next

Interactive Feature

TEACH Maryland Program Explorer

Find bachelor's degree, master's degree and license-only teaching programs in Maryland.

Find Programs

MD Teaching License (Complete Guide)

Learn how to earn your Maryland teaching license in our comprehensive step-by-step guide. TEACH Maryland is your No. 1 source for teaching in Maryland.

MD Teaching Program Costs & Financial Aid

What exactly is a teaching program? And how much does one cost? Learn what to expect and how to pay for it.

What's a teaching program?

Types of Teaching Programs

Earn your degree and license at the same time.

A bachelor’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

Earn your bachelor’s, master’s and teaching license in one streamlined program.

A 4+1 program might be a good fit if:

Already have a bachelor’s?

A master’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

Have a bachelor's? Want to get in the classroom faster?

A license-only program might be a good fit if:

Start teaching and earning right away.

Residencies and other alternative licensure programs may be a good fit if:

How Do I Choose a Teaching Program?

Talk to a Coach

What’s next

TEACH Maryland Program Explorer

MD Teaching License (Complete Guide)

MD Teaching Program Costs & Financial Aid

Sign Up For Free Resources

What's a teaching program?

Types of Teaching Programs

Earn your degree and license at the same time.

A bachelor’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

Earn your bachelor’s, master’s and teaching license in one streamlined program.

A 4+1 program might be a good fit if:

Already have a bachelor’s?

A master’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

Have a bachelor's? Want to get in the classroom faster?

A license-only program might be a good fit if:

Start teaching and earning right away.

Residencies and other alternative licensure programs may be a good fit if:

How Do I Choose a Teaching Program?

Talk to a Coach

What’s next

TEACH Maryland Program Explorer

MD Teaching License (Complete Guide)

MD Teaching Program Costs & Financial Aid

Sign Up For Free Resources

How to Choose a Teaching Program

Types of Programs

Questions to Ask

Free Advising

What's a teaching program?

Types of Teaching Programs

Earn your degree and license at the same time.

A bachelor’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

4+1 License Program

Earn your bachelor’s, master’s and teaching license in one streamlined program.

A 4+1 program might be a good fit if:

Master’s and License Program

Already have a bachelor’s?

A master’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

License-Only Program

Have a bachelor's? Want to get in the classroom faster?

A license-only program might be a good fit if:

Residency & Other Alternative Programs

Start teaching and earning right away.

Residencies and other alternative licensure programs may be a good fit if:

How Do I Choose a Teaching Program?

Does this program meet my basic needs?

Is this program a good personality fit for me?

What kind of hands-on experience will I get?

Will this program prepare me to teach students from all backgrounds?

What kind of mentorship will I get?

Does this program produce high-quality teachers?

Talk to a Coach

What’s next

TEACH Maryland Program Explorer

MD Teaching License (Complete Guide)

MD Teaching Program Costs & Financial Aid

Sign Up For Free Resources

Types of Programs

Questions to Ask

Free Advising

What's a teaching program?

Types of Teaching Programs

Earn your degree and license at the same time.

A bachelor’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

4+1 License Program

Earn your bachelor’s, master’s and teaching license in one streamlined program.

A 4+1 program might be a good fit if:

Master’s and License Program

Already have a bachelor’s?

A master’s degree pathway may be a good fit if:

License-Only Program

Have a bachelor's? Want to get in the classroom faster?

A license-only program might be a good fit if:

Residency & Other Alternative Programs

Start teaching and earning right away.

Residencies and other alternative licensure programs may be a good fit if:

How Do I Choose a Teaching Program?

Does this program meet my basic needs?

Is this program a good personality fit for me?

What kind of hands-on experience will I get?

Will this program prepare me to teach students from all backgrounds?

What kind of mentorship will I get?

Does this program produce high-quality teachers?

Talk to a Coach

What’s next

TEACH Maryland Program Explorer

MD Teaching License (Complete Guide)

MD Teaching Program Costs & Financial Aid

Sign Up For Free Resources

How to Choose a Teaching Program