Baltimore Teacher Apprenticeship Program (BTAP) - Earn your M.Ed. in Special Education!

Learn while you earn! Loyola University Maryland in partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools - Exceptional Teachers for Exceptional Learners

BTAP is a one-year teacher preparation program that provides the apprentice with the opportunity to train with a cohort of peers and receive guidance from an experienced teacher mentor. Apprentices will complete graduate coursework to earn a Master’s in Education, Special Education in either Elementary/Middle or Secondary/Adult Education. While working towards certification, apprentices will be assigned as a BCPS Teacher Fellow and maintain active employment, compensation, and benefits. Participants will receive structured training and support throughout the program as well as beyond graduation. 

Program requirements:

• Conferred Bachelor’s degree 
• Meets all application and enrollment requirements
• Completion of program by Spring 2025 
• Commits to teaching for 3 years in BCPS upon program completion 

Applicants should be employed as a BCPS Para-educator in good standing or plan to work in BCPS as a para-educator.

Program Schedule:

One-year program; 40 graduate credits

• Summer 2024: 15 credits
• Fall 2024: 13 credits 
• Spring 2025: 12 credits 

Program Cost:

Regular tuition is $690/credit, or a total of $27,600. ETEL Apprentices receive:

• 25% Loyola Tuition Discount
• $300/credit ($12,000 total) BCPS Tuition Benefit
• $210/credit ($8,400 total) out-of pocket tuition
• Licensure exam fees: approx. $600
• Internship fee: $200
• Books: $500
• Out-of-pocket costs before scholarships/grants: approx. $9,700

Salary for licensed special education teacher in BCPS: $60,000 minimum.

 

Financial Assistance Options:

• Baltimore County Diverse Teacher Scholarship
• Federal Teach Grant
• State and Federal tax credits
• Federal student loan forgiveness
• Loyola Finish Line Find (for licensure exam assistance)
• FAFSA workshop

Learn more here!

Want to learn more?

Book a 1-on-1 with an advisor or attend an information session!

• Book a 1-on-1 with an advisor
• Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (EST) - Virtual Info Session *
• Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (EST)- Virtual Info Session *

*Please register for this event.

Ready to apply? Access your application today! 

Application Deadlines:

• Summer Priority Deadline: April 15