Towson Learning Network
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)
Special Education - Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
In an effort to assist teachers and local school systems in the Washington Metropolitan area, Towson University offers the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education at USG . This program is designed for candidates who have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
instituition but do not have a teaching certificate and wish to become a special education teacher.
The MAT in Special Education as offered by Towson University at USG, is a cohort program and follows a specific course sequence and timeframe for completion. If you have questions about this academic program as offered at USG, please contact Ms. Judy Webster, TU/USG Special Education program coordinator, at jcwebster@towson.edu.
For general program information, including admission and graduation requirements, visit the following link:
The classes are held at the Universities at Shady Grove located near Rockville, Maryland.
Application Information
Registration
Upon acceptance into the graduate school and department program, all candidates register for each course online. Typically the course sections at USG range from 641 - 645
For more information regarding registration, contact Ms. Marcie Povitsky, TU/USG site coordinator, at mpovitsky@towson.edu or 301-738-6062.
Tuition and Reimbursement
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees:
Upon registration for classes, you will receive an e-bill from the Bursar’s Office for a non-refundable, non-reimbursable closed contract fee and the USG fee through your TU email account. The bill is not delivered by postal service.. The school system is then billed for the tuition. If you have reached your maximum reimbursement, you will be billed for the remainder of the tution at the reduced rate charged to the school system at the conclusion of the semester. This bill must be paid by the due date. Unpaid bills will be assessed late fees and after 90 days will be sent to a collection agency.
Non-MCPS employees:
Upon registration for classes, you will receive an e-bill from the Bursar’s Office for full tuition and fees through your TU email account. The bill is not delivered by postal service. The fees for the USG location are assessed at a reduced rate based on its distance from the main campus. This bill must be paid by the due date. Unpaid bills will be assessed late fees and after 90 days will be sent to a collection agency.
Each school system has a different reimbursement policy or procedure based on negotiated agreements with its unions. You may seek reimbursement directly from your school system upon completion of each course in the program.
Please note the following:
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Your school system will not pay for your tuition if you receive a grade that does not meet your school system’s reimbursement requirements, if you receive a grade of I (incomplete), or if you receive grade of FX. Instead, you will be solely responsible for the tuition and fees.
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Your school system will not pay your tuition if you exceed their reimbursable credit limit. If you exceed your school system’s reimbursable credit limit, you are solely responsible for the tuition and fees
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Tuition and fees are subject to increase.
If you are taking courses for certification purposes, check with your local school system or Maryland State Department of Education certification personnel to ensure that you are registering for the course you need.
Grades and Transcripts
If you need a copy of your grades, you can receive them through Towson Online Services. You can get information about requesting official transcripts from the Registrar's Office.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the academic program, contact Ms. Judy Webster, TU/USG Special Education program coordinator, at jcwebster@towson.edu.
If you have general questions about programs offered at off campus centers, contact Rita Fromm at rfromm@towson.edu.
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