Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ

Loyola undergraduate students who wish to be licensed may participate in a five-year program resulting in a bachelor's degree within their area of major and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).

• 3.0 GPA (some exceptions may be made)
• Completed online application
• Official transcripts (the Office of Graduate Admission will request transcripts from the Records office)
• An undergraduate major in the content area in which the student is seeking licensure is required. Social studies licensure includes majors in economics, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology

Apply before March 15th of your junior year of undergraduate study.

Online Application or download application: grad.loyola.edu/apply

On the online graduate application, select that you are a Loyola student and then select the 5th year program. Your application fee will be waived by Graduate Admission.

Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching program is fully approved by the to offer undergraduate and graduate programs. This approval covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator programs.

• Elementary Education (grades 1-6): 39 credits
• Secondary Education (grades 7-12): biology, chemistry, earth/space science,  English, mathematics, physics, or social studies – 34 credits
• Secondary Education (grades PreK-12): art, French, music vocal/instrumental, or Spanish - 34 credits

Two 20-hour field experiences are also required for all licensure areas.

The courses during senior year will be located on the Baltimore campus or online. The remainder of the graduate courses will be offered online.

There is the possibility that you can take a sixth course during the semester. Also, you may be able to take a graduate course the summer before your senior year (not covered under undergraduate tuition). Contact the teacher education program for guidance educationdean1@loyola.edu

You will take MAT courses on a full-time basis beginning the summer following graduation.

Two of the classes during senior year will take place on the Baltimore campus. The third class during senior year may occur in Timonium or Columbia. The remainder of the graduate courses will be offered in either Timonium or Columbia Graduate Centers.

Yes, you will graduate at the end of your senior year.

You will graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching in May of the following year.

Internship I consists of student teaching one day or two mornings a week for a semester (fall semester of graduate school).

Internship II consists of student teaching for five days a week for a semester plus a seminar (spring semester of graduate school).

The three graduate courses taken during senior year (in place of electives) are included in the undergraduate tuition. To view the current graduate tuition, please visit our financial aid and tuition website . Your graduate tuition will be based on the tuition during the summer semester you begin your remaining graduate courses. This tuition is all inclusive with the exception of a $25 registration fee per semester, $200 Internship II placement fee and a $150 MAT graduation fee.

Yes. Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ works with numerous financial aid programs to assist students with their educational expenses. To learn more about scholarships, loans, and other financing options, please contact office of graduate financial aid at 410-617-5205 or visit our financial aid site.

For application questions: Please contact Mechelle Palmer at mjpalmer@loyola.edu or 410-617-7741.