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 licensure 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 licensure requirements, Praxis results are used for licensing in Maryland and most other states as part of the licensure 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 2024-25
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
Call for Third Party Comments
Submission Deadline: October 19, 2026
Loyola University Maryland's School of Education will host an initial accreditation review by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) on November 16–18, 2026.
As part of the accreditation process, the AAQEP Quality Review Team invites third-party comments regarding the quality of Loyola's educator preparation programs. Comments should address the School of Education's effectiveness in preparing educators and may be informed by AAQEP's 2025 Expectations Framework.
All comments must be submitted directly to AAQEP by October 19, 2026, using the Submit Comment form available on the AAQEP website.