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Towson University in Northeastern Maryland offers transfer students the flexibility to pursue a four-year degree after completing an associate’s degree at a community college. Located on the grounds of Harford Community College, the building offers state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and educational resources.

Early Childhood / Special Education Major (B.S.)

Our specially designed, integrated major in early childhood and special education (ECSE) provides a strong academic foundation and real-world experiences that help beginning teachers understand how young children of all ability levels develop and learn. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and dispositions you need to teach in the preschool and primary grades. Upon program completion, you will have the opportunity for teaching certification in both early childhood (pre-K through grade 3) and special education (birth through grade 3).

• ECSE Program Information in NE MD (PDF)

Courses of study may vary depending on the transfer institution. For specific information, prospective students may contact the program advisers. To view various courses of study based on your previous instruction, click on the links below:

• ECSE Checklist of Degree Requirements – Cecil Students (PDF)
• ECSE Checklist of Degree Requirements – HCC Students (PDF)

Early Childhood / Special Education Major (B.S.)

Our integrated undergraduate major in elementary education and special education (EESE) offers outstanding teacher preparation in facilitating active learning and instruction in diverse and inclusive classrooms. You’ll be prepared to use research findings and experience-based practice to engage your students in the learning process. This degree prepares you for Maryland State Certification in both elementary education (1-6) and special education (1-8) and a position as an elementary classroom teacher or an elementary/middle special education teacher.

• EESE Program Information NE MD (PDF)

Courses of study may vary depending on the transfer institution. For specific information, prospective students may contact advisers of the program. To view various courses of study based on your previous institution, click on the links below:

• EESE Checklist of Degree Requirements – Cecil Students (PDF)
• EESE Checklist of Degree Requirements – HCC Students (PDF)

PROGRAM	ADVISOR/OFFICE	EMAIL ADDRESS	PHONE
ECSE	Ms. Toni Guidi ¾«Ñ¡Â鶹¶þÇøNE Room 306	tguidi AT_TOWSON	410-704-8016
EESE	Ms. Toni Guidi ¾«Ñ¡Â鶹¶þÇøNE Room 306	tguidi AT_TOWSON	410-704-8016