School of Education Graduate & Continuing Education Programs
We do more than prepare teachers. Our teacher education and education specialty graduate programs offer an outstanding level of professional instruction, theory, and knowledge. We will prepare you to be a confident educator, prepared to face the day-to-day challenges in K-12 schools and other organizations. Whether you are interested in pursuing a master’s, advanced coursework, or continuing education, at Loyola we shape accomplished, highly effective, ethical leaders and change agents who can bring about fundamental change for a student, a school, or a system in the Baltimore region and beyond.
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Curriculum and Instruction for Social Justice
For teachers who want to study and understand the improvement and reform efforts in K-12 education.
Curriculum and Instruction for Social Justice
- 33 credits
- No initial certification required
- Choice of a Thematic or Teaching English Language Learners concentration
- Hybrid course options
- Cohort program beginning fall & spring
Educational Leadership
For experienced teachers interested in careers in supervision or as school principals.
Educational Leadership
- Offers an M.Ed. (30 credits), Post-Master's Certificate in Administration and Supervision, Flexible Pathway (18 credits), and Post-Master's Certificate in Administration and Supervision, Accelerated Pathway (18 credits)
- Minimum three years’ teaching experience required
- Tracks lead to eligibility for licensure as a Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal (formerly Administration I and Administration II) in Maryland
- Hybrid course options
- State approved and nationally accredited
- Begins fall, spring, or summer
Learning Design and Technology
For anyone interested in technology leadership at the school or district level.
Learning Design and Technology
- 36 credits
- Online and hybrid cohorts
- Designed for technology leaders at school and district levels
- Begins fall, spring, or summer
Kodály Music Education
For music educators seeking comprehensive musicianship and instructional training.
Kodály Music Education
- 36 credits
- Offered by the American Kodaly Institute (AKI) at Loyola University Maryland
- Endorsed by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators and exceeds OAKE teacher-training guidelines
- Multi-summer cohort over four successive summer terms
Literacy Education (Reading Specialist or Literacy Teacher for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations)
For certified teachers who want to be certified as a reading specialist or are interested in literacy.
Literacy Education (Reading Specialist or Literacy Teacher for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations)
- M.Ed. in Literacy (30 credits) Choice of 2 tracks: Reading Specialist (Maryland Reading Specialist certification eligible track) or Literacy Teacher for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations (Maryland ESOL certification eligible track)
- Evidence of initial certification or eligibility for initial teacher certification is required
- Fully online or hybrid format
- Fall and Spring semester start
- Offered through site-based cohorts
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
For those interested in becoming a teacher and seeking their teacher certification.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Initial teacher certification in Elementary, Grades 1-6 (38 credits) or Secondary, Grades 7-12 or PK-12 (34 credits)
- Certification areas include:
- Elementary (Grades 1-6)
- Secondary (Grades 7-12): English, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies
- Secondary (Grades PK-12): Art, Spanish, French, Music (Instrumental and Vocal)
- Full-time program begins summer only and is completed in one year
- Part-time, self-paced begins fall, spring, or summer and takes 2-5 years
Montessori Education
For individuals seeking an advanced degree in Montessori Education.
Montessori Education
- Evergreen Online M.Ed. (36 credits) option designed for professionals in the Montessori sector
- Concurrent M.Ed. (36 credits) option offered in partnership with select group of AMI institutes to earn both AMI training and their master’s
- Professional development opportunities also offered
- Options beginning summer & fall, inquire to learn current location and formats
School Counseling
For individuals interested in becoming a certified school counselor.
School Counseling
- CACREP-accredited M.A. and M.Ed. (60 credits) degree leading to certification as a school counselor
- Post-master’s plus, certificate of advanced study (CAS) (30 credits), and professional development course options
- Part-time and full-time formats with hybrid course options
- Master’s degree begins summer & spring
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
For teachers and school professionals developing skills and expertise in bilingual teaching.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- 15-credit post-certificate hybrid cohort program (fully online beginning summer 2019)
- Designed for teachers, special educators, administrators, school counselors, psychologists, and reading specialists to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for effective expertise in bilingual teaching, learning, and assessment
- Upon completion of the certificate, teachers certified in Maryland may independently apply for MSDE ESOL endorsement upon passing the ESOL English to Speakers of the Other Languages Praxis II #5361 exam
- Begins fall only
Non-Degree Special Student Option
Designed for students who have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree seeking to enroll in for credit-bearing courses that can be transferred into a graduate degree program.
Non-Degree Special Student Option
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Applicants may take no more than 11 credits as a non degree student
- Individuals who wish to continue beyond the 11 credits must formally apply for admission to a degree or post-master's certificate program
- Does not include school counseling courses
- Available fall, spring, or summer
Continuing Education
Specific training courses on trending or specialty topics in education. Coursework cannot be transferred into a degree program.
Continuing Education
- Loyola offers continuing education opportunities to teachers, administrators, and school professionals with the innovative training needed to work with diverse learners
- Includes one, two, and three credit course options and non-credit workshops
- Inquire for current course options available (course offerings have included: Lauryn's Law, Clinical Supervision, Technology Micro-credential courses)
Special Education
The M.Ed. in Special Education will prepare candidates to provide equitable education and effective services to children with mild to moderate disabilities.
Special Education
Students will graduate ready to take on leadership roles in the field of special education. Candidates in the program will receive unparalleled educational experiences that emphasize academic excellence, strong clinical preparation, equity and social justice.