Pathway to Licensure for Conditionally Licensed Teachers in Public and Private Schools
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é offers a pathway for conditionally licensed teachers to receive their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and to be eligible for initial licensure in Maryland.
This pathway is designed for teachers who are currently teaching in their desired licensure area. Candidates may enroll in the part-time pathway to fulfill MAT degree and licensure requirements or candidates may select relevant coursework needed for alternative licensure.
Areas of licensure
- Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
- Secondary Education (grades 7-12)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Social Studies
- Specialty Areas (grades PK-12)
- Art
- French
- Music
- Spanish
How to Apply
Fall Semester Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadline - July 1, 2024
Priority Deadline - August 2, 2024
- Complete the .
- Fulfill the admission requirements below.
- Interested in taking courses towards licensure? Check out our list of MAT courses and contact us for more information.
Admission Requirements
- Must be a full-time teacher of record in area of licensure.
- Test scores are required for applicants with an overall GPA under 3.0 on the most recent degree earned. See our admission requirements for more information.
- Applicants must have required prerequisite courses in the desired area of licensure. More information can be found on the elementary or secondary education program pages.
- Send official transcripts to mat@loyola.edu to determine if prerequisite courses have been met.
Program Benefits
- Instructional coaching and support from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éfaculty
- Face to face, hybrid, and online coursework; accommodates working professionals
- Opportunities to expand professional learning network
- May be able to transfer up to 9 related graduate credits
- Flexible timeline; can be completed in 2-5 years
Program Outcomes
- Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.
- Eligible for licensure in Maryland upon program completion.
Program of Study
Elementary Education Course Requirements
Course requirements for this 39-credit program are as follows:
Foundational Courses (12 credits)
- SE 761 - Introduction to Special Education
- TE 600 - Foundations of Education
- TE 603 - Learning Sciences
- TE 670 - Teacher Research and Inquiry
Required Reading Courses (12 credits)
- RE 760 - Processes and Acquisition of Literacy
- RE 761 - Materials for Teaching Reading
- RE 762 - Assessment and Instruction in Reading I
- RE 763 - Assessment and Instruction in Reading II
Pedagogy/Practice Courses (15 credits)
- TE 631 - Elementary Mathematics Methods and Management
- TE 632 - Elementary STEM Methods and Management
- TE 633 - Elementary Social Studies Methods and Management
- TE 683 - PGE I & Seminar: Elementary
- TE 685 - PGE II & Seminar
Secondary (7-12) and Specialty Areas (PK-12) Course Requirements
Course requirements for this 34 credit program are as follows:
Foundational Courses (12 credits)
- SE 761 - Introduction to Special Education
- TE 600 - Foundations of Education
- TE 603 - Learning Sciences
- TE 670 - Teacher Research and Inquiry
Required Reading Course (6 credits)
- RE 733 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Area I
- RE 744 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Area II
Pedagogy/Practice Courses (16 credits)
- ET 605 - Introduction to Educational Technology
- TE 612 - Secondary Methods of Teaching
Select the Methods Course in the licensure Area:
- TE 604 - Methods of Teaching English
- TE 605 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies
- TE 606 - Methods of Teaching Science
- TE 607 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics
- TE 609 - Methods of Teaching World Languages
- TE 610 - Methods of Teaching Art
- TE 611 - Methods of Teaching Music
Professional Growth Experience
- TE 684 – PGE I & Seminar
- TE 685 - PGE II & Seminar
Introducing the Noyce CREST Scholars Program
The CREST program supports tuition, books, fees, and licensure exams for full-time one-year MAT students by awarding funds ranging from approximately $18,000 to $22,000.Learn More
Ready to learn more?
Contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.Attend an Information Session
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Program Pathways
Full-Time, One-Year
The full-time MAT is completed in one year (summer-spring), with courses beginning
in May. All courses are offered in the evenings.
Part-Time
Students have the flexibility to complete the Part-Time MAT graduate program in 2-5
years through convenient evening classes that will work with most schedules.
Combined B.A./B.S. MAT Program (5th Year Master's degree for Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éStudents)
Current Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éundergraduate students can get a jump start on their MAT. During their
senior year, they take three graduate-level courses which count toward both the bachelor's
and master's degrees. The remaining MAT courses begin on a full-time basis the summer
following graduation.
Fast-Track MAT Admission for Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éSeniors
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éseniors now have the option to apply to the Full-Time, One-Year or Part-Time
MAT program at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éthrough our Fast-Track admission. This option waives the application
fee, resume, essay, and letter of recommendation.
Teacher Licensure for Conditionally Certified Teachers
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éoffers conditionally certified teacher courses for teachers to take toward
their licensure. Designed for candidates in public, private, or parochial schools
currently teaching in their area of licensure.
Practical, Real-World Application
Students complete clinical experiences in Professional Development and partnership schools in the greater Baltimore area. Students who are already teaching in their licensure area may have the option to complete their field experiences and/or internship in their schools.
Nicole Levine, '22
Loyola’s MAT program was exactly what I was looking for— a great hands on experience with supportive and encouraging mentors. The internship experience has been amazing and I have learned so much from all of my professors and my mentor teachers, so I feel that Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éhas prepared me to be the kind of educator that I strive to be.
Summer Pearson, '22
The MAT program's clinical and academic experiences prepared me to be a teacher who models compassion, competence, creativity, preparation, reflection, and responsiveness to diverse learners. In just one year, I have grown tremendously and am proud to be a part of this community of highly qualified teachers.
Martina Ramirez, '18
As an educator, the MAT program gave me the necessary tools to promote and cultivate, diversity, equity, and inclusion in my classroom. Invaluable internship experiences alongside relevant curriculum ensured that my transition from scholar to educator be a seamless and successful one.
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Ready to learn more?Explore the following links or contact us at mat@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990. For admission-related questions, contact Mechelle Palmer at mjpalmer@loyola.edu.