FAQs about the Combined B.A./B.S. - MAT

Loyola undergraduate students who wish to be licensed teachers may participate in a five-year program resulting in a bachelor's degree in their major and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).

• 3.0 GPA (some exceptions may be made)

• Completed online application

• Official transcripts (the Office of Graduate Admission will request transcripts from the Office of the Registrar)

• An undergraduate major or significant coursework (minimum 24 credits) in the content area in which the student is seeking licensure is required. Pathways by subject area can include biology, chemistry, earth/space science, English, mathematics, physics, social studies, art, French, music, or Spanish. Economics, global studies, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology majors can pursue social studies licensure. (A minimum of 15 credits in history is required for social studies licensure)

Apply before March 15th of your junior year of undergraduate study.

Online Application or download application: grad.loyola.edu/apply 

On the online graduate application, select that you are a Loyola student and then select the 5th year program. Also, you must select the start term immediately following your anticipated undergrad graduation date on your application (e.g., if you are graduating undergrad in the Spring, you must select the Summer start term for the MAT program).  

Your application fee will be waived by Graduate Admission. 

For application questions: Please contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990. 

Loyola University Maryland School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching program 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. 

• Elementary Education (grades 1-6): 39 credits 

• Secondary Education (grades 7-12): biology, chemistry, earth/space science, English, mathematics, physics, or social studies – 34 credits 

• Secondary Education (grades PreK-12): art, French, music vocal/instrumental, or Spanish - 34 credits 

Two 20-hour field experiences are also required for all licensure areas. 

All courses are held online.

There are different options for students. There is the possibility that you can take a sixth course during the semester. Also, you may be able to take a graduate course the summer before your senior year (not covered under undergraduate tuition).  

Students also have the opportunity to just take one or two graduate courses during their senior year, but they will have to take and pay for more courses during the MAT program.  

Contact the Teacher Education program for guidance at educationdean1@loyola.edu.

You will take MAT courses on a full-time basis beginning the semester following undergraduate graduation, typically the summer semester.

Yes, you will graduate at the end of your senior year.

Most students graduate with their MAT one year following undergraduate graduation.  

Internship I is typically during the fall semester of the MAT program. Interns teach two full weeks in August, then teach two days per week once the semester starts. 

Internship II is typically during the spring semester of the MAT program. Interns teach full-time in January through the end of the spring semester. Internship II includes an online seminar. 

The three graduate courses taken during senior year (in place of electives) are included in the undergraduate tuition. To view the current graduate tuition, please visit our financial aid and tuition website .  

Your graduate tuition will be based on the tuition during the summer semester you begin your remaining graduate courses. This tuition is all inclusive with the exception of a $200 Internship II placement fee and a $150 MAT graduation fee. 

Yes. Loyola University Maryland works with numerous financial aid programs to assist students with their educational expenses. To learn more about scholarships, loans, and other financing options, please contact the office of graduate financial aid at 410-617-5205 or visit our financial aid website.