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This exploratory course is for individuals who have at least a bachelor's degree and are interested in acquiring secondary certification to teach in grades 7-12 in a particular discipline. It is a gateway course for the Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program with Harford County Public Schools pending MSDE approval. It provides a basic overview of what is needed for certification as well as covers the types of diversity in today's classroom, including socioeconomic status, English language learners, gifted and talented, and students with disabilities. This course will include eight hours of observation in a public school setting.