Scholarships for future STEM teachers:

  • The 2025-2026 application is now available! Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship (middle and secondary STEM) - receive 100% tuition/fees, room and board

  • Noyce Scholars Program (secondary STEM only) - Undergraduate students can receive $11,500 (tuition/fees) for up to two years; Graduate students can receive $23,000 for one year

Course Contact

Sarah Henson-Darko Master Teachers, Science shenson2@umd.edu

Easy Enrollment Directions:

Click on the link for enrollment instructions.

Important Dates:

  • Now - M 3/24: Registration/Enrollment Open

  • W 3/12 - Tu 3/18: Tech Week - check Canvas for opportunities to get familiar with the technology this course will use

  • W 3/19: First of six weekly modules published, work due the following Sunday

  • M 3/24: Last day to withdraw with a refund 

  • Tu 5/6: Final deadline for all work

Are you looking for a career change?

Do you have an undergraduate degree in a STEM major? "Try out" teaching STEM with our $35 online course.  

STEP 1:  Enroll in TLPL101 (Step 1): Inquiry Approach to Teaching STEM- an asynchronous online course

Course Description: Explore STEM teaching and learning, classroom complexity, and develop teaching skills through self-paced modules, discussion boards, and virtual instruction. Participants will explore/understand the fundamentals of inquiry teaching, observe, plan, and facilitate a student-centered STEM talk.

What experiences will participants receive?

  • Week 1: Technology and enrollment assistance

  • Six weekly modules with a workload commitment of 2-3 hours per week

  • Work culminates in facilitating an inquiry-based and student-centered STEM talk with a student

  • Build a community with course participants and UMD faculty

What are the benefits of enrolling in the course?

  • Receive 1.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)

  • Receive one UMD Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and digital certificate (included in the $35.00 fee)

  • Gain insight into certification options at UMD; If participants attend UMD, the online course can substitute for TLPL101, the first course in the TT secondary STEM certification pathway

  • Receive instruction from TT faculty and local high school STEM teachers

STEP 2:  Apply to the Master's Certification (MCERT) Program

Program Overview

The Curriculum and Instruction - with Certification (MCERT), Master of Education (M.Ed.) program offers a comprehensive pathway to elementary, middle school, secondary or preK-12 teacher certification and a Master of Education degree in just one year. Designed for aspiring educators across various grade levels and subject areas, MCERT combines rigorous coursework with intensive mentored internships in partnership with school districts like Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties.

If you would like to learn more, please click here.

Questions?  Contact Dr. Anisha Campbell at amcamp10@umd.edu or 301-405-0645.