University of Maryland Eastern Shore at the Baltimore Museum of Industry

This is your pathway to program completion: 

1. Apply and accept admission
2. Complete general education courses or transfer in general education credits
3. Apply and be accepted into the UMES Professional Teacher Education program (sophomore year)
4. Complete content and professional education coursework including integrated classroom observation hours
5. Complete Praxis Core tests if applicable
6. Complete a year long teaching internship with a mentor teacher and pass the Praxis II exams required for Technology and Engineering Education licensure

Here are some common terms and acronyms to know as you explore career and technical education in Maryland. 

COMAR — Code of Maryland Regulations
CTE — Career and Technical Education
ITEEA — International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 
MHEC — Maryland Higher Education Commission
MSDE — Maryland State Department of Education
PTE — Professional and Technical Education 
T & E — Technology and Engineering
UMES BMI — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) at the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI)
WBL — Work-Based Learning

You will engage in hands-on design challenges involving 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics, computer programming/sensor control and automation, and other emerging technologies aligned with the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy. You will develop expertise in these areas to prepare to teach them to students. 

UMES is a land-grant HBCU with a mission focused on providing transformational educational opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

You will take courses taught by professionals with terminal and advanced degrees in T&E education who have taught T&E in Maryland's public school systems, served on national T&E standards committees, and keep up with national trends in T&E education through committees and conducting peer-reviewed research.

During your teaching internship, you’ll be paired with an experienced T&E educator and supported by a university supervisor with a terminal degree in T&E education.

As evidenced by our continued alumni and program successes, programs up to date with the latest T&E standards, research and state regulations. This includes reflecting on and instituting data-driven changes as part of the requirements for our MHEC and national teacher education accreditation approvals.