Full-Time, One-Year Program

Loyola鈥檚 full-time Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed to prepare exceptionally qualified teachers who are culturally and linguistically responsive to the needs of diverse learners in just one year.

Elementary Program

The MAT elementary program requires 39 credit hours.

Program Format

The full-time MAT is completed in one year (summer-spring).
The full-time program begins in May.
Courses are offered in the evenings.
In the fall semester, students will attend internship in a local school two days per week, with full-time internship in the spring semester.

Program of Study

Summer: June - August

RE 760		Processes and Acquisitions of Literacy (3 credits)
TE 603		Learning Sciences (3 credits)
RE 761		Materials for Teaching Reading (3 credits)
SE 761		Introduction to Special Education (3 credits)
TE 633		Elementary Social Studies Methods and Management (2 credits)

Fall: September - December

RE 762	Assessment and Instruction in Reading I (3 credits)
TE 600	Foundations of Education (3 credits)
TE 670	Teacher Research and Inquiry (3 credits)
TE 631	Elementary Mathematics Methods and Management (3 credits)
TE 679	Internship I (1 credit)

Spring: January - May

TE 632	Elementary STEM Methods and Management (3 credits)
RE 763	Assessment and Instruction in Reading II (3 credits)
TE 680	Internship II & Seminar (6 credits)

Secondary Program

The MAT secondary program requires 34 credit hours.

Grades 7-12 Certification Areas

Grades PK-12 Certification Areas

Program Format

The full-time MAT is completed in one year (summer-spring).
The full-time program begins in May.
Courses are offered in the evenings.
In the fall semester, students will attend internship in a local school two days per week, with full-time internship in the spring semester.

Program of Study

Summer: May - August

ET 605	Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits)
SE 761	Introduction to Special Education (3 credits)
TE 603	Learning Sciences (3 credits)
TE 612	Secondary Methods of Teaching (3 credits)

Fall: September - December

TE 600	Foundations of Education (3 credits)
TE 60^	Content Area Methods (3 credits)
TE 670	Teacher Research and Inquiry (3 credits)
TE 65^	Internship I (1 credit)

Spring: January - May

TE 65^	Internship II & Seminar (6 credits)
RE 733	Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas I (3 credits)
RE 744	Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas II (3 credits)

Benefits of the Full-Time, One-Year MAT Option

Full-Time One-Year students complete the program in a cohort, taking courses together throughout the year.

Teacher Certification Requirements

Completion of this program and appropriate licensure exams lead to eligibility for Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification.

Loyola Seniors

Loyola seniors now have the option to apply to the Full-Time, One-Year MAT program through Fast-Track admission. To learn more and apply, visit the Fast-Track page.

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 Licensure for Conditionally Certified Teachers

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

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Ready to learn more?

Explore the following links or contact us at mat@loyola.edu. For admission-related questions, contact our recruitment team at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.

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