Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with two options: Biology and Biology Education. Upon completion of at least 34 required semester hours in biology courses plus 16 semester hours in biology electives, 20 semester hours in required chemistry courses, 10 semester hours in required... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
The accounting concentration at Bowie State University includes courses in basic, intermediate, and advanced accounting, as well as specialized fields such as cost accounting, auditing, and taxation. We also provide our students with various internship opportunities. The program provides education for... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Banking and Finance | |
The field of banking and finance is broad and dynamic. Banking and finance is the art and science of managing money. Financial implications are central to virtually all organizations, such as business enterprise, not-for-profit organizations, or government agencies. Financial executives are, therefore,... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Business Information Systems | |
The business information systems concentration is designed to teach students in-depth skills that will enable them to develop and manage computer-based information systems. The concentration will prepare the student to be an effective communication link between the functional area managers and computer... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Economics | |
The economics concentration, as a unit of the accounting, finance, and economics department, aims substantively to attain the mission of Bowie State University, which is to address the emerging educational needs of the community within the broad rubric of the educational philosophy and the legal mandate... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Business Technology | |
The Bachelor of Science in technology program is designed for community college graduates of two-year applied sciences career programs. Students will be granted a maximum of 60 semester hours for the associate degree and will be required to complete a minimum of 60 semester hours at Bowie State University... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Communication
Emerging Media | |
The Emerging Media Concentration provides students with the skills required to pursue careers in content programming, sales, advertising, and administration within both traditional and emerging technology industries. Due to the increasing convergence within the media, managers need to have a fundamental... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Communication
Print Journalism | |
The Print Journalism Concentration focuses on providing the education and skills required to work in the area of traditional and/or online print journalism, i.e. newspaper, magazine, and/or on line industry. Students also acquire the writing, reporting, and editing skills that are necessary to pursue... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Communication
Public Relations | |
The Public Relations Concentration provides the students with the education and skill to help organizations build goodwill and long-term relationships with their publics. The student will learn to manage organizational crisis, write effective press releases, and build long-lasting organizational relationships... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The Computer Science Program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, Inc., a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Graduates of the Program will be prepared to apply their knowledge within field settings and to... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Computer Technology | |
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology Program is for the student whose primary interest is in applying computing technology to create real-world Information Technology (IT) systems. Graduates of the Program will be prepared to combine their knowledge of current computer tools and technologies... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement | |
The student entering the Technology Program in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement will possess an Associate of Arts degree with a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average, having completed approximately 40 hours of a technology curriculum. The student will complete the remaining general education... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood/Special Education | |
The Early Childhood/Special Education Program is organized to provide prospective teachers with essential competencies needed to effectively meet the intellectual, emotional, and social needs of young children. The goal of the program is to prepare prospective teachers with the methodology, knowledge,... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
The Elementary Education Program prepares students for careers in elementary teaching. Students complete a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program of study and a sequence of professional courses in education, theory, and a method of elementary teaching.
Students pursuing a degree in Elementary Education... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
English | |
All students who declare English as a major will be evaluated (1) after the completion of Introduction to Literature (ENGL 236), the introductory course to the major, and (2) periodically at the end of each semester.
Students who pursue a major in English must earn a grade of C or above in all English... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
English Education | |
The English Education program is offered jointly by the Department of English and Modern Languages and the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development. This program is designed specifically to prepare students to teach English at the secondary school level. The curriculum exposes students... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Fine Arts
Visual Communication & Digital Media Arts | |
The visual communication and digital media arts (formerly computer graphics) concentration is one that enables and empowers students for a career in visual communications and media arts. Students who follow this concentration are introduced to opportunities in graphic design, digital art and imaging,... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Fine Arts
Music | |
Students majoring in Fine Arts may select music as an area of concentration. An audition before a faculty member is required of all Fine Arts majors wishing to concentrate in music. A theory placement examination is required of all incoming students. This evaluation is to determine the level at which... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Fine Atrs
Art (Studio) | |
The art concentration is designed to acquaint students with the basic disciplines within the visual arts, to offer formal instruction in traditional media and studio techniques, and to stimulate the development of talent and creativity through aesthetic enrichment, individual interpretation, and experimentation.... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Fine Atrs
Music Technology | |
The Music Technology Concentration (MUTE) is designed to provide a structured and comprehensive education as it applies to the arts and music. The use of appropriate software and hardware packages is employed which meet professional and industry standards. It covers essentials such as computer arranging... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
General Business | |
The General Business program is designed for those students who want to become generalists in business operations. Business persons frequently wear many hats. This sequence is designed for broad generalists and for transfer students with specialized backgrounds in business or related fields.
Degree... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
History
General History | |
The General History Track is designed as a traditional liberal arts program that emphasizes theory and research so that the student is prepared for graduate studies in history. Should the student wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree, rather than a Bachelor of Science degree, then, the student... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
History
Government | |
The Government Concentration is designed to enhance the student‘s liberal arts education and also to nurture an understanding of the role of the government and the citizen in a polity. To this end, the program puts an emphasis on the core themes and subjects in three sub-fields. Students in the Government... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
History
Philosophy | |
The philosophy curriculum is multicultural and promotes a critical understanding of the foundations of the humanities and the natural sciences. A thematic and historical approach is used to study what one can know (metaphysics), how one knows (epistemology), and how one ought to live (ethics). GOVT 315... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
History
Women’s Studies | |
The track in Women‘s Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study and analysis of the intersection of race, gender, and class. The program is designed to complement existing programs and the academic mission of the university by providing students with a comprehensive educational experience... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
History and Social Studies Teaching | |
The student-educator candidate must meet criteria set by both the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the university. In terms of semester hours, the student must complete thirty-six hours in history, thirty-four hours in professional education, and twenty-four hours in the social and behavioral... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
History
Geography | |
Geography is a specialized field of study and is basic to a liberal arts education. The Geography Track is concerned with the reality of the human habitat in regional environments; with the ways space is organized for economic, social and political purposes; with the manner in which natural resources... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
History
Pre-Law | |
The Department offers a pre-law track. The law and related courses are designed to develop the writing, the critical thinking, and the analytical skills necessary for admission to and success in law school. Students who are interested in going to law school are strongly advised to develop their writing... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Journalism
Broadcast Journalism | |
The Broadcast Journalism concentration provides students with the education and skills needed to pursue a career in a state-of-the-art broadcast news and digital production industry. This entails broadcast news writing and announcing, as well as working with television cameras, producing, and directing... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Management | |
The concentration in management is designed to provide students an understanding of management and its roles, tasks, and practices. Emphasis is placed on:
1. Leadership and the impact of leadership style on organizational efforts.
2. Proper application of the constantly evolving set of concepts... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
The marketing concentration focuses on the conceptual understanding as well as the professional development in the exciting field of marketing. Students will learn the basic tools and the analytical skills needed for a successful career in marketing. As one of the three major business functions (along... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics | |
Applied Mathematics is the application of classical and modern mathematical techniques to solve practical problems in science, engineering, and business. At the heart of an education in Applied Mathematics is the development of analytical reasoning and its application to practical problems. The applied... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics
Mathematics Education | |
The Mathematics Education program is designed specifically to prepare students to teach mathematics at the secondary school level. The curriculum exposes the student to those topics stressed in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards for secondary mathematics and meets the requirements... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics/Engineering | |
The five-year Dual-Degree Program in Engineering is designed for those students who desire a stronger background in the liberal arts and a more thorough preparation in science and mathematics than are obtained in the usual four-year curriculum. The liberal arts curriculum, which includes courses in the... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics
Pure Mathematics | |
The primary focus of Pure Mathematics is the exploration of mathematical ideas for their own sake, unconstrained by considerations of practical application. Thus, Pure Mathematics qualifies both as an art and a science. Practiced for its distinct beauty, it is capable, nevertheless, of yielding results... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The undergraduate (or baccalaureate) Nursing Program offers the Bachelor of Science degree (BS) after the successful completion of four years of nursing curriculum. The program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing Practice (NCLEX-RN). The baccalaureate... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Nursing
RN to BS | |
This Nursing Program is an upper division curriculum designed for registered nurses in the state of Maryland who are graduates of associate degree or diploma programs. New graduates are considered for admission pending success on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
The Nursing goals... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Pedology | |
Pedology is the scientific study of the life, development, and socialization of children and adolescents. The bachelor‘s degree in pedology is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that prepares the student for a wide range of employment opportunities in institutions and agencies serving children... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Psychology (BA) | |
The Psychology program is designed to prepare students for graduate school in major areas of psychology, such as clinical, developmental, experimental, and social. Also, they meet the academic needs of students who are preparing for careers in health and education. Professionally-oriented courses, research... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Psychology (BA) | |
The Psychology program is designed to prepare students for graduate school in major areas of psychology, such as clinical, developmental, experimental, and social. Also, they meet the academic needs of students who are preparing for careers in health and education. Professionally-oriented courses, research... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Teacher Education | |
Secondary Teacher Education may be selected as a track for students enrolled in departments with state-approved programs and with courses in the methods of teaching the major subject. Areas of concentration include English, History, Mathematics and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
The Secondary... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
The social work major is four-year undergraduate program offering theoretical and practical learning experience designed to prepare students for entry level professional social work practice and/or graduate level education. Successful students will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in social... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology (BA) | |
Students who major in sociology have the option of pursuing the BA degree (12 credit hours of a foreign language required). This major provides students with 18 semester hours of a ’core“ that emphasizes training in theory and research methodology. Students then focus their studies in criminal justice... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology (BS) | |
Students who major in sociology have the option of pursuing the BS degree. This major provides students with 18 semester hours of a ’core“ that emphasizes training in theory and research methodology. Students then focus their studies in criminal justice or sociology. The criminal justice concentration... |
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Bowie State University
Bachelor degree
Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre | |
The Theater arts program at Bowie State University offers the Bachelor of Science degree, with a concentration in musical theatre. The program is designed to offer historical, theoretical, and experiential studies in acting, directing, stagecraft, dance, and children's theatre, as well as the fundamentals... |
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Bowie State University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Applied and Computational Mathematics | |
The graduate Certificate in Applied and Computational Mathematics is awarded to students who successfully complete the six core courses, and who, in addition, pass the comprehensive examination at a satisfactory level. |
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Bowie State University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Computer Science | |
The Computer Science Certificate Program is a post-baccalaureate program designed to strengthen the expertise of professionals in key computer science areas. Graduates of the program will be better able to contribute to the increasingly technological work environment of the local economy. Students acquire... |
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Bowie State University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Organizational Communications | |
The prerequisites for the certificate program are the same as the prerequisites for the master's program. The purpose of the certificate program is to provide continued professional development for communications practitioners. The requirements for the certificate are 12 credit hours. These hours must... |
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Bowie State University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
School Psychology | |
The Certificate for Advanced Study in School Psychology is a 60 credit hour program that trains candidates to become competent and caring practitioners in the field of school psychology. In order assist schools in promoting high levels of academic achievement among diverse student populations, the program... |
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Bowie State University
Doctor's degree
Computer Science | |
The Doctoral Program in Computer Science is designed to provide opportunities to the students to attain advanced knowledge in the area of their choosing such as Internet technologies, distributed computing, computer networks and communication, network security, satellite remote sensing inmage processing,... |
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Bowie State University
Doctor's degree
Educational Leadership | |
The School of Education offers a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in educational leadership. A cohort model is used to progress candidates through the program. This advanced, terminal degree leads to certification in administrative positions for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educational institutions.... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Applied & Computational Mathematics | |
The program of study leading to the Master of Science degree in applied and computational mathematics is designed to launch you into a career as a mathematical scientist, firmly prepared from the start to engage in the technical work of today's complex, computer-driven industries.
As a graduate of the... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
The purpose of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is to prepare students for mid- and high-level managerial positions in private organizations and government agencies, by providing them with the skills and practical information essential for their professional development and career... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Computer Science | |
The Master of Science in Computer Science program emphasizes fundamental computer science concepts and their applications, sciences and engineering. This program provides the professional retraining of secondary teachers, computer scientists and other citizens desirous of a graduate degree in computer... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Counseling Psychology | |
The 48-hour Counseling Psychology program provides professional preparation for persons wishing to become counselors in non-educational institutions such as community mental health agencies and other community human services agencies. Candidates may plan programs of study from either an Eclectic theoretical... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Elementary Education | |
The concentration area of Elementary Education is designed to serve those elementary school teachers who wish to remain in the classroom as master teachers. Some Elementary Education graduates go on to become mentor teachers. The 30-hour program consists of 24 hours of core content and six (6) hours... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
English | |
The Master of Arts in English is designed for (1) those individuals who have the traditional bachelor‘s degree in English and allied fields (i.e., language arts, humanities, etc.) and wish to supplement that degree with training in literary and rhetorical theory and humanities computing, (2) those who... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Human Resource Development | |
The Human Resource Development program provides an in-depth examination of theory, principles, and applications in human resource development. It is focused on practitioners who function in a variety of contexts, including: private industry, government agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations,... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Management Information Systems | |
The Management Information Systems Program (MIS) is designed to prepare students for careers in the analysis, design, implementation, and management of information systems and information technology. The approach used in the program will combine the most relevant theoretical and practical concepts to... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Mental Health Counseling | |
The 60-credit hour program that gives students an option to complete the courses required for initial licensure in the State of Maryland as a part of a degree. In addition, this program has three field experiences that give students the maximum amount of hours accepted for pre-degree for licensure, 1000... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Nursing | |
The Master of Science graduate education builds upon the generalist foundation of baccalaureate education to prepare nurses for advanced practice roles. Graduate education provides the student with opportunities to develop expertise and specialized knowledge in the care of clients and populations. The... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Organizational Communications | |
The Master of Arts in organizational communications prepares students for responsible leadership positions in public, private, and non-profit organizations. In addition, it prepares students for doctoral studies in human communications. This program is an innovative approach to meeting the challenge... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Public Administration | |
The purpose of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program is to prepare students to enter the public sector as managers and leaders. The program is designed to enhance the career goals of professionals in government, special interests, and lobbying groups, nonprofit and professional organizations.
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Reading | |
The graduate program in Reading Education leads to a Master of Education degree with a concentration in reading. The program is designed to enable graduates to meet the qualifications of several career options. Principal among these options is the career of diagnostic and remedial reading specialists.... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
School Administration and Supervision | |
The program in School Administration and Supervision is housed in the School of Education, which is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). It offers the Master of Education (MEd) degree, which leads to administrative certification in the state of Maryland.... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
School Counseling (M.ED.) | |
The School Counseling (M.ED.) 48-hour program is designed to prepare counselors to work with children and youth across all levels in schools from kindergarten to high school (P-12). Candidates may plan programs of study from either an Eclectic theoretical approach to counseling or a specialized approach... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
School Psychology (MA) | |
The Master of Arts degree in School Psychology is a 60 credit hour program that trains candidates to become competent and caring practitioners in the field of school psychology. In order assist schools in promoting high levels of academic achievement among diverse student populations, the program offers... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Secondary Education | |
The Secondary Education program is designed to serve those secondary school teachers who desire to remain classroom teachers. The goal of the program is to provide the classroom teacher with the expertise, knowledge, and skills to become a master teacher.
There are four areas of specialization: (a)... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Special Education | |
The Graduate Special Education program is based on a conceptual framework which focuses on the following perspectives: Academic Scholar, Reflective Practitioner, and Professional Dispositions. The preparation of skilled and knowledgeable practitioners who understand reflective and inquiry-based teaching... |
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Bowie State University
Masters degree
Teaching | |
The Master of Arts in Teaching Degree is awarded to MAT Program participants who complete the prescribed program of studies in pedagogy and other related courses. In addition, the students must earn a certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in a certifiable subject. The Bowie... |
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