Department of Educational Professions

Welcome to the Educational Professions Department at Frostburg State University. Teacher Education programs at Frostburg State University have long enjoyed a reputation for excellence.

The Vision of the Department of Educational Professions is to prepare graduates who help build strong and resilient individuals and communities.

The Mission of the Department of Educational Professions is to develop educational practitioner-leaders with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be student-focused, ethical, capable, and committed to the principles of honoring diversity, ensuring equity, practicing inclusion, and promoting social justice.

Our vision and mission guide us in our strategic planning.

A measure of the reputation of this department is witnessed by the number of its graduates that hold teaching and administrative positions within the state of Maryland and the surrounding states.

Choose your path

Frostburg State University provides several ways to achieve your personal goal. Choose from multiple options:

Bachelor's Degrees

Master's Programs
- Master of Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching
  - Elementary
  - Secondary
  - 5-year options combined with undergraduate studies
  - Maryland Accelerates Program - year-long teacher residency program

Doctoral Program
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Program

About Our Education Programs

Teacher Education Programs accredited by:

Council for the Accreditation
of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Teacher Education Programs approved by:

Maryland State
Department of Education (MSDE)

The Department of Educational Professions offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. All programs are listed above. Make a selection from the program list to view more information about that program.

We are glad you are visiting our site and encourage you to browse our pages. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail Dr. Keith Terry, Interim Department Chair, or contact the department.