Conditionally certified teachers have usually completed the required content area coursework through a bachelor's degree or higher, and are meeting the required student teaching/teaching experience while on-the-job. They may then complete the MSDE required education coursework at a number of institutions, including Anne Arundel Community College.*

A transcript evaluation completed by an MSDE certification specialist will indicate the content area coursework, education coursework and experience requirements needed to complete the certification in a specified area. 

Current employees of a local school system should begin the transcript evaluation process by contacting the certification specialist in your local school system's human resources office.

Those not employed by a local school system can request an official transcript evaluation by sending an unofficial copy of all college transcripts and Praxis I scores to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Include a cover letter requesting an evaluation of transcripts for the purpose of obtaining state teacher certification in a specified area. Send the transcripts, score report and letter to:

Maryland State Department of Education
Certification Branch
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

For information, call the MSDE Certification line at 410-767-0412.

Letters of Recognition:

Pathway to Teaching
This letter of recognition provides a path for individuals who have attained a bachelor’s degree without completing the teacher certification coursework. The courses contained in Pathway to Teaching are among those required by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and will provide a foundation of knowledge in preparation for a career in education. It is recommended that all participating students submit transcripts to MSDE and meet with the TEACH advisor.

Pathway to Teaching Secondary
This letter of recognition provides a path for individuals who have attained a bachelor’s degree with a concentration of courses in a subject area they wish to teach at the secondary level. The courses contained in Pathway to Teaching in the Secondary Classroom are among those required by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and combined with the courses in the Pathway to Teaching will fulfill most of the mandated regulations. It is recommended that all participating students submit transcripts to MSDE and meet with the TEACH advisor.

* Note: While AACC does offer MSDE equivalent courses, the student teaching requirement cannot be met through AACC.