Accreditation

Loyola University Maryland School of Education is fully approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to offer undergraduate and graduate programs. This approval covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator programs. Graduates automatically meet academic requirements for certification in Maryland and in other states with reciprocity agreements.

School of Education Praxis Test Scores

The Praxis, a series of tests taken by individuals planning to enter the teaching field, measures teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills. Although each State determines its own certification requirements, Praxis results are used for licensing in Maryland and most other states as part of the certification process. The following describes Loyola's undergraduate and graduate students’ scores on the Praxis test(s).

Institution Level Pass-Rate Data:

Traditional Teacher Preparation Program Academic Year and Testing Period 2017-18 

Summary Institution-Level 3 year Pass-Rate Data Traditional Teacher Preparation Program – 1 page 

Single Assessment Institution-Level 3 year Pass-Rate Data: Traditional Teacher Preparation Program – 16 pages