Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	University of Maryland, Baltimore County Proposal	Bachelor of Science (B.S.)	Middle Grades STEM	1/17/2019	Approved	2/8/2019
Middle Grades STEM Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades STEM addresses the Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) identified shortage of Mathematics and Science teacher for Middle Grades in Maryland. Middle Grades is a new area of teacher certification, and UMBC seeks to address these needs in STEM, an identified strength of the University.  With concentrations in Mathematics and Science, this program will add to the other programs offered that will prepare candidates for teacher certification. The new degree program is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become successful STEM teachers of young adolescent learners (grades 4-9).