Graduate & Professional Studies Division

The First Principles have long committed the College to the development of liberally educated women and men who think critically, creatively, and humanely. The philosophical outlook of Graduate and Professional Studies is grounded in these principles.

The mission of Graduate and Professional Studies is to prepare culturally competent professionals committed to leadership in their field. Students are placed in the center of a community rich in the liberal arts tradition. An emphasis on the foundation of knowledge and critical decision making based on current research, theory and practice are central to the various programs.

To accomplish this mission, the Graduate and Professional Studies program at the College prepares professionals who:

• are specialists in their field of study and who value the balance and interdependence of current theory, research and practice;
• advocate for and facilitate the personal growth and well being of a diverse clientele;
• use appropriate technology, assessment and analytical tools to solve problems and make decisions in their field;
• are prepared to interact, communicate and practice in a variety of settings with unique constraints and cultures; and
• are committed to life-long learning and continuing their own personal growth in order to stay current in their profession.

McDaniel College is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded initial accreditation status by AAQEP through June 30, 2029. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

AAQEP-Accredited Graduate and Professional Studies Programs at McDaniel College:

• Master of Science in Teaching - Elementary 

• Master of Science in Teaching - Secondary Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Physics, Social Studies
• Master of Science in Teaching - Pk-12 Art, Music, Spanish, French
• Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Master of Science in Reading Specialist: Literacy Leadership
• Master of Science in School Librarianship
• Master of Science in Special Education
• Master of Science in Counseling (School Counseling)
• Master of Science in Educational Leadership
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Administrator I
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in STEM Instructional Leader
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education Specialist (GATES)