Maryland Institutions of Higher Education: National Board Certification Coursework

Maryland colleges and universities offer a variety of coursework that supports educators as they pursue National Board Certification (NBC). The following Maryland Institutions of Higher Education have shared the information below about their offerings. Please visit their linked points of contact for additional information.


Master of Education (MEd) in Teacher Leadership; this is part of our stackable credentials program, so four post-bac certificates can be earned (in conjunction with the MEd or separately).

Courses designed to support National Board Certification:
EDUL 609 – Theories and Practices in Teacher Leadership Core Propositions I
EDUL 610 – Theories and Practices in Teacher Leadership Core Propositions II

Dr. Karen Rogers

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M.Ed. Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction - National Board Certification Track

This program includes 9 Professional Education Core credits, 9 credits in Curriculum and Instruction, 3 credits electives, and NBC-specific courses:

  • CUIN 604 – Introduction to National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
  • CUIN 606 – National Board Certification Professional Portfolio
  • CUIN 693 – National Certification Practicum

Program Details

Coursework only – courses can be applied to multiple master's programs.

Courses offered:
NBC Support 1: Content Knowledge
NBC Support 2: Instruction Differentiation
NBC Support 3: Teaching & Learning Environment
NBC Support 4: Effective & Reflective Practitioner

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Graduate coursework (virtual, synchronous):

  • EDCT 602 – Deep Dive into National Board Certification (summer)
  • EDCT 603 – Component 2: Differentiated Instruction (fall)
  • EDCT 605 – Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner (fall)
  • EDCT 604 – Component 3: Content Knowledge in the Classroom (spring)

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Coursework only: Three-course sequence (9 graduate credits)

The first course covers NBC requirements; the second and third focus on portfolio component completion.

Contact: Steve Johnson, Assistant Dean – smjohnson@mcdaniel.edu

One-to-one mentoring and monthly meetings help familiarize candidates with NBC expectations. Cohort entry is by application only and opens every two years.

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The program includes four 1-credit mini-courses led by National Board Certified instructors, offering best practices for portfolio preparation.

Contact: Dschissler@ndm.edu

Professional development: Three weekly, asynchronous courses walk teachers through the NBC component process. They include weekly assignments with peer and facilitator feedback.

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Fully online Post-Bac Certificate (optional path to Master’s):

  • ED 530 – Foundations of NBC
  • ED 531 – Content Knowledge and Assessment
  • ED 532 – Mentorship I
  • ED 533 – Analysis of Teaching Practice
  • ED 534 – Mentorship II (optional)

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Post-Bac Certificate: Accomplished Teaching for Student Impact

12-credit certificate aligned to NBC components. Credits are transferable to any COE graduate program.

Contact: Dr. Beth Singleton – emsingleton@towson.edu

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