B.A./B.S./MAT- 5th Year Master's Degree Program

Undergraduate students from other disciplines who wish to obtain their teacher certification may participate in a five-year program that results in a bachelor's degree within their area of major and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.

Upcoming Virtual Information Session

Join the MAT faculty and Office of Graduate Admission on Monday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. to learn more about the Combined B.A./B.S. MAT Program (5th Year Master's degree for Loyola students).

Double Greyhound Alumni Discount

Once a Greyhound, Always a Greyhound

Loyola offers a 15% tuition discount to Loyola alumni admitted to eligible graduate degree programs. Learn more and take advantage of the Double Greyhound opportunity. 

Pathways by Subject Area

Applicants to the program must have a major or significant coursework (27-30 credits) in the following certification areas. We offer certification in grades 7-12 in the following areas:

We offer PK-12 certification in the following certification areas:

Program of Study

Students take three graduate-level courses in their senior year which count toward both the bachelor's and master's degrees. Graduate courses taken during the senior year are included in the undergraduate tuition and take the place of undergraduate electives. You will take the MAT courses on a full-time basis beginning the summer following graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? View our Frequently Asked Questions website for more information or email mat@loyola.edu.

Fast-Track MAT Admission for Loyola Seniors

Loyola seniors have the option to apply to the Full-Time, One-Year or Part-Time Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at Loyola through our Fast-Track admission. To apply, please visit our Fast-Track website.

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Ready to learn more?

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at admission@loyola.edu or 410-617-5012.

Meet Our Community

Pursuing Justice, Together

When students enroll in the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs at Loyola’s School of Education, they are welcomed into a vibrant and diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are engaged in ensuring an inclusive educational system that actualizes social justice.

Ashley Conroy
Alumni

Ashley Conroy

“As human beings we are all very nuanced, and having an education system that only considers the mental and academic aspects of students is negligible; it isn’t profound. The fact that cura personalis is a core tenant of the Loyola School of Education really resonated with me.”
Heiser
Alumni

William Heiser

“My Jesuit experience as a student and later as an administrator at Loyola taught me the importance of service for others. I’ve spent my entire career working in education, with the mission of giving back to students what Loyola gave me—an opportunity to become something more.”
Monica Pang
Students

Monica

“All the courses in this program touched me deeply and have had a profound impact on my current work as an educator and on my future career and life. ”
Jennifer Watkinson
Faculty

Jennifer Scaturo Watkinson, Ph.D.

“We’re trying to transform the school counseling profession so that counselors are able to utilize advocacy and leadership to support the diverse needs of their students.”