Part-Time MAT
Loyola's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers a course of study that provides initial teacher licensure and is designed to prepare exceptionally qualified teachers who are responsive to the needs of 21st century learners.
Program Options
Benefits of the Traditional MAT option
- Students have the flexibility to complete this graduate program in two-five years
- Convenient evening classes that will work with most schedules
Elementary Licensure (Grades 1-6)
Program Format
Most classes are offered in the late afternoon and early evening (4:30-7:00pm or 7:05-9:35pm) to balance various schedules.
- During the fall and spring semesters, courses are generally offered one night per week for sixteen weeks.
- During the summer, courses are generally offered two nights per week for eight weeks.
- The part-time program can be completed in two-five years.
For more information on the program format, please visit our FAQs.
Degree Requirements
The Loyola MAT in Elementary requires 39 credit hours. All courses are three credits, unless indicated otherwise.
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Core Courses (12 credits) |
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SE 761 |
Introduction to Special Education |
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TE 600 |
Foundations of Education* |
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TE 603 |
Learning Sciences |
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TE 670 |
Teacher Research and Inquiry |
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Required Reading Courses (12 credits) |
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RE 760 |
Process and Acquisition of Literacy |
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RE 761 |
Materials for Teaching Reading |
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RE 762 |
Assessment and Instruction of Reading I* |
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RE 763 |
Assessment and Instruction of Reading II |
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Pedagogy/ Practical Courses (14 credits) |
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TE 631 |
Elementary Mathematics Methods and Management |
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TE 632 |
Elementary Science Methods and Management (3 credits) |
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TE 633 |
Elementary Social Studies Methods and Management(2 credits) |
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TE 641 |
Internship II Seminar: Elementary/Middle/Secondary (Corerequisite TE680) (1 credit)** |
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TE 679 |
Internship I: Elementary (One day/week for 1 credit)** |
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TE 680 |
Internship II: Elementary (full time for 5 credits)** |
*Includes a 20-hour field experience.
Secondary Licensure (Grades 7-12 of Grades PK-12)
Grades 7-12 Licensure Areas
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Social Studies
Grades PK-12 Licensure Areas
- Art
- Spanish
- French
- Music
Program Format
Most classes are offered in the late afternoon and early evening (4:30-7:00pm or 7:05-9:35pm) to balance various schedules.
- During the fall and spring semesters, courses are generally offered one night per week for sixteen weeks.
- During the summer, courses are generally offered two nights per week for eight weeks.
- The part-time program can be completed in two-five years.
For more information on the program format, please visit our FAQs.
Degree Requirements
The Loyola MAT in Secondary Education requires 34 credit hours. All courses are three credits, unless indicated otherwise.
| Core Courses (12 credits) | |
| SE 761 | Introduction to Special Education |
| TE 600 | Foundations of Education* |
| TE 603 | Learning Sciences |
| TE 670 | Teacher Research and Inquiry |
| Required Reading Course (3 credit) | |
| RE 733 |
Teaching Reading in the Content Area I |
| RE 744 | Teaching Reading in the Content Area II |
| Pedagogy/ Practical Courses (19 credits) | |
| TE 612 | Secondary Methods of Teaching* (3 credits) |
| ET 605 | Intro to Educational Technology (3 credits) |
| TE 604- TE 611 | Methods of Teaching in the Licensure Area -604 (English), 605 (Social Studies), 606 (Science), 607 (Math) or 609 (Foreign Language), 610 (Art ), 611 (Music) (3 credits) |
| TE 645-TE 652 | Internship I in the Licensure Area (1 credit) -645 (Art), 646 (Music), 647 (French), 648 (Spanish), 649 (English), 650 (Social Studies), 651 (Science), 652 (Mathematics) Please note:students in Earth/space Science, Chemistry and Physics licensure areas take TE651. (1 credit) |
| TE 653- TE 660 | Internship II in the Licensure Area (5 credits) -653 (English), 654 (Social Studies), 655 (Science), 656 (Mathematics), 657 (Spanish), 658 (French), 659 (Art), 660 (Music)Please note: students in Earth/space Science, Chemistry and Physics Licensure areas take TE655. (6 credits) |
*Includes a 20-hour field experience.
***Must take concurrent with Internship I
Professional Growth Experience
Professional Growth Experience (PGE) is available for full-time teachers who currently teach in the area in which they are seeking teacher licensure and teach within a designated commuting time from the Baltimore campus.
Participants will take a six credit option; which will fulfill the internship option.
Introducing the Noyce CREST Scholars Program
The CREST program supports tuition, books, fees, and licensure exams for full-time one-year MAT students by awarding funds ranging from approximately $18,000 to $22,000.Learn More
Ready to learn more?
Contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.Attend an Information Session
Program Pathways
Practical, Real-World Application
Students complete clinical experiences in Professional Development and partnership schools in the greater Baltimore area. Students who are already teaching in their licensure area may have the option to complete their field experiences and/or internship in their schools.
Nicole Levine, '22
Loyola’s MAT program was exactly what I was looking for— a great hands on experience with supportive and encouraging mentors. The internship experience has been amazing and I have learned so much from all of my professors and my mentor teachers, so I feel that Loyola has prepared me to be the kind of educator that I strive to be.
Summer Pearson, '22
The MAT program's clinical and academic experiences prepared me to be a teacher who models compassion, competence, creativity, preparation, reflection, and responsiveness to diverse learners. In just one year, I have grown tremendously and am proud to be a part of this community of highly qualified teachers.
Martina Ramirez, '18
As an educator, the MAT program gave me the necessary tools to promote and cultivate, diversity, equity, and inclusion in my classroom. Invaluable internship experiences alongside relevant curriculum ensured that my transition from scholar to educator be a seamless and successful one.
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Ready to learn more?Explore the following links or contact us at mat@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990. For admission-related questions, contact Mechelle Palmer at mjpalmer@loyola.edu.