Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary: Certification in Grades 7-12

The Loyola MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) offers a course of study that is designed to prepare exceptionally qualified teachers who are responsive to the educational needs of diverse learners at the secondary level (grades 7 - 12). The secondary education program aims to advance the study of education as a distinct, unique academic discipline and is designed for career changers, recent graduates or experienced classroom teachers. An undergraduate major (or 27-30 sufficient credits) in the content area in which the aspiring teaching is seeking certification (biology, chemistry, earth/space science, physics, English, Spanish, mathematics or social studies) is required. Social studies certification includes majors in economics, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology. Completion of this program and satisfactory scores on the Praxis I (or equivalent) and Praxis II exams will lead to Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification.