Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

Post-baccalaureate students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree can earn their initial teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary/Special Education, Secondary Education, or Art Education. 

Application requirements:

• Interview - please contact the transfer admission counselor (reitmeyer@hood.edu) to arrange your interview with an education professor to review your educational plan
• Application - after you have completed the interview, submit your application
  • Official transcripts - submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • Official Praxis Core scores - Per the Maryland State Department of Education, Teacher Candidates applying for certification programs must demonstrate mastery of basic reading, writing, and math skills. Those teacher candidates who submit a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on their most recently earned degree are not required to submit a basic skills assessment.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students can apply to begin the post-baccalaureate program in the fall or spring semester by the deadlines listed below.

• Fall Deadline - July 1
• Spring Deadline- December 1