Part-Time MAT

Loyola's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers a course of study that provides initial teacher certification and is designed to prepare exceptionally qualified teachers who are responsive to the needs of 21st century learners.

Program Options

Elementary Certification (Grades 1-6)
Secondary Certification (Grades 7-12 or PK-12)

Benefits of the Traditional MAT option

Students have the flexibility to complete this graduate program in two-five years
Convenient evening classes that will work with most schedules

Elementary Certification (Grades 1-6)

Program Format

Most classes are offered in the late afternoon and early evening (4:30-7:00pm or 7:05-9:35pm) to balance various schedules. During the fall and spring semesters, courses are generally offered one night per week for sixteen weeks. During the summer, courses are generally offered two nights per week for eight weeks. The part-time program can be completed in two-five years. For more information on the program format, please visit our FAQs.

Degree Requirements

The Loyola MAT in Elementary requires 39 credit hours. All courses are three credits, unless indicated otherwise.

Core 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	Process and Acquisition of Literacy
RE 761	Materials for Teaching Reading
RE 762	Assessment and Instruction of Reading I*
RE 763	Assessment and Instruction of Reading II

Pedagogy/ Practical Courses (14 credits)
TE 631	Elementary Mathematics Methods and Management
TE 632	Elementary Science Methods and Management (3 credits)
TE 633	Elementary Social Studies Methods and Management(2 credits)
TE 641	Internship II Seminar: Elementary/Middle/Secondary (Corerequisite TE680) (1 credit)**
TE 679	Internship I: Elementary (One day/week for 1 credit)**
TE 680	Internship II: Elementary (full time for 5 credits)**

*Includes a 20-hour field experience.

Secondary Certification (Grades 7-12 of Grades PK-12)

Grades 7-12 Certification Areas

Biology
Chemistry
English
Mathematics
Physics
Social Studies

Grades PK-12 Certification Areas

Art
Spanish
French
Music

Program Format

Degree Requirements

The Loyola MAT in Secondary Education requires 34 credit hours. All courses are three credits, unless indicated otherwise.

Core 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 (3 credit)
RE 733	Teaching Reading in the Content Area I
RE 744	Teaching Reading in the Content Area II

Pedagogy/ Practical Courses (19 credits)
TE 612	Secondary Methods of Teaching* (3 credits)
ET 605	Intro to Educational Technology (3 credits)
TE 604- TE 611	Methods of Teaching in the Certification Area -604 (English), 605 (Social Studies), 606 (Science), 607 (Math) or 609 (Foreign Language), 610 (Art ), 611 (Music) (3 credits)
TE 645-TE 652	Internship I in the Certification Area (1 credit) -645 (Art), 646 (Music), 647 (French), 648 (Spanish), 649 (English), 650 (Social Studies), 651 (Science), 652 (Mathematics) Please note:students in Earth/space Science, Chemistry and Physics certification areas take TE651. (1 credit)
TE 653- TE 660	Internship II in the Certification Area (5 credits) -653 (English), 654 (Social Studies), 655 (Science), 656 (Mathematics), 657 (Spanish), 658 (French), 659 (Art), 660 (Music)Please note: students in Earth/space Science, Chemistry and Physics certification areas take TE655. (6 credits)

*Includes a 20-hour field experience.

***Must take concurrent with Internship I

Professional Growth Experience

Professional Growth Experience (PGE) is available for full-time teachers who currently teach in the area in which they are seeking teacher certification and teach within a designated commuting time from the Baltimore campus. Participants will take a six credit option; which will fulfill the internship option.

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 Loyola Students)

Current Loyola undergraduate 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 Loyola Seniors

Loyola seniors now have the option to apply to the Full-Time, One-Year or Part-Time MAT program at Loyola through our Fast-Track admission. This option waives the application fee, resume, essay, and letter of recommendation.

Teacher Certification for Conditionally Certified Teachers

Loyola offers conditionally certified teacher courses for teachers to take toward their certification. Designed for candidates in public, private, or parochial schools currently teaching in their area of certification.

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 certification area may have the option to complete their field experiences and/or internship in their schools.

Hear from Greyhounds

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 Loyola has prepared me to be the kind of educator that I strive to be.

Nicole Levine, '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.

Summer Pearson, ‘22

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.

Martina Ramirez, '18

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Ready to learn more?

Explore the following links or contact us at mat@loyola.edu or 410-617-5095. For admission-related questions, contact Mechelle Palmer at mjpalmer@loyola.edu.

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