Do you wish to work with children and make a difference in their lives? The UMBC teacher education programs will provide you the way to become a certified, highly qualified teacher in Maryland, and more than 30 other states. We have programs in early childhood (P-3rd grade), elementary (1st-8th grades), and secondary (7-12th grades), as well as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Bilingual education. Our programs are small with much individual attention.