Apply to Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Quicklinks

• Priority Application Deadline
• Required Application Materials
• Pre-requisite Courses (Transcript Analysis)
• Required Scores for CLEP Examination
• Fast-Track Webpage

MAT Options

The following options are available for MAT:

• Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
• Secondary Education (grades 7-12): biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, or social studies
• Secondary Education (grades PK-12): art, French, music (vocal or instrumental), or Spanish

Priority Application Deadlines

Please note the priority deadlines below. After these dates, at the discretion of the department, applications will continue to be reviewed on a space-available basis. If you have any questions regarding available admission spots, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 410-617-5020.

The MAT program is not available to international applicants.  A Form I-20 cannot be issued for this program. 

Full-time One-Year MAT Deadlines

Start Term	Scholarship Deadline	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline
Summer Semester	Feb. 15	March 15	May 1

Part-Time MAT Deadlines

Start Term	Scholarship Deadline	Priority Deadline
Fall Semester	July 1	Aug. 2
Spring Semester	Nov. 15	Dec. 15
Summer Semester	April 1	May 1

Combined B.A./B.S.-MAT (5th Year Option for Loyola students)

Start Term	Priority Deadline
Fall Semester	March 15

The following documents are waived for 5th year applicants:

• Essay
• Letter of recommendation
• Resume
• Application fee

See the BA/BS MAT FAQs.

Important Licensure Information

Loyola University Maryland offers several programs leading to professional licensure within the State of Maryland. States and other jurisdictions vary in what professions they require to be licensed and the requirements for licensure within their borders. Loyola University Maryland programs are designed to prepare students to apply for licensure exams in the state of Maryland. Students planning to become licensed in another state other than Maryland should contact the licensing agency for that state or jurisdiction to determine the appropriate requirements of the state-specific licensing board.

Apply to Loyola's MAT Program

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Required Supplemental Materials

In addition to the application form, you must submit the following:

Nonrefundable $60 application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges attended. All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved international academic record evaluation service. Visit the International Academic Records page for a list of approved services

One letter of recommendation (academic or professional),  Please note you will send the reference form to your recommender in the application portal.

Resume

Official English language examination scores are required for applicants who have not earned (or will not be earning) a bachelor's or higher degree from a college or university where English is the sole language of instruction. For additional details and a list of accepted English language exams, visit the English Language Examination Requirements page.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that a completed application and all supplemental materials are received by the application deadline. Supplemental materials, once received, become the property of Loyola University Maryland and cannot be returned.

We strongly recommend that all applicants have their schools send us official e-transcripts if possible. If your school uses an automated transcript request service, select “Loyola University Maryland” as the receiving institution, and be sure to select “Graduate” or “Graduate Admission” as the receiving office. If your school does not use an automated transcript request service but will still send an official transcript on your behalf via email, have your school send your transcript to graduate@loyola.edu.

If your school is unable to provide electronic transcripts of any kind, your transcripts must be sent to us by mail in envelopes sealed by the school. Our mailing address can be found on the Graduate Admission webpage.

Double Greyhound Alumni Discount

A 15% tuition discount is now available to Loyola alumni admitted to the MAT program.

Learn more about the Double Greyhound Discount

Additional Application Information

It is the policy of departmental admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful examination of an applicant's academic and professional qualifications precedes every admission decision. The committees look for previous academic achievement by considering an applicant's undergraduate and graduate records. Work experience is assessed through the presentation of a resume or vitae and professional references.

Applicants accepted for graduate study will be advised in writing. At the time of admission, individuals will be informed of any courses for which they have qualified for advanced standing and/or additional courses or prerequisites requiring completion before commencing their graduate studies. A program advisor who assists in planning a program of study will be assigned, and students are responsible for discussing any special needs they may have with their advisor.

Prerequisite Courses (Transcript Analysis)

A transcript analysis determines the content area prerequisites you may be required to complete in addition to the MAT program coursework. A full list of required prerequisites courses can be found on the elementary or secondary education program pages. Students missing no more than three prerequisite courses may be admitted conditionally to the part-time program.  These courses are taken outside of Loyola and must be completed by the end of  your second semester.  Students are encouraged to take the courses at your local community college.

Master of Arts in Teaching candidates may submit acceptable College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores to satisfy up to 6 prerequisite credits. Exams may not duplicate courses on candidates transcripts.

Test			Score Accepted			Prerequisite Credits Satisfied	Course Equivalent
Literature
American Literature			50			3	Any U.S. Literature course
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature			50			3	Any English Literature course
Social Studies
American Government			50			3	Any Social Studies course
History of the United States I or II			50			3	U.S. History course
Western Civilization I or II			50			3	Any Social Studies course
Introductory Psychology			50			3	Any Social Studies course
Introductory Sociology			50			3	Any Social Studies course
Principles of Macroeconomics			50			3	Any Social Studies course
Principles of Microeconomics			50			3	Any Social Studies course
Natural Sciences
Biology			50			6	Any Introductory Biology course
Chemistry			50			6	Any Introductory Chemistry course
Natural Sciences			50			3	Elementary MAT candidates only:any integrated science course
Mathematics
Calculus			50			4	Any Introductory Calculus course
College Algebra			50			3	Any college Algebra course
Pre-Calculus			50			3	Any Pre-Calculus course

Non-Discrimination

Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification covered by federal or state law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to admission or employment. The designated compliance officer to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , as amended (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504), is David Tiscione, Director of Title IX and Bias Compliance (105 Jenkins Hall, 410-617-5171, dmtiscione@loyola.edu). Inquiries about the application of Title IX, ADA, or Section 504 may be made to David Tiscione, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Inquiries about discrimination related to any other protected class aside from sex or disability may be made to Rodney Parker, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (Humanities 224, 410-617-2201, rparker1@loyola.edu), OCR, or both.

The Loyola University Maryland nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures and information regarding how to report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimination can be found in the following places:

• Sex discrimination: Loyola University Maryland Title IX and Bias Compliance Website
• Discrimination on protected classifications (non sex-based): Loyola University Maryland Title IX and Bias Compliance Website for Students and Human Resources Website for employees

Loyola University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students.

Accessibility Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu or 410-617-5020.