Pathway to Licensure for Conditionally Licensed Teachers in Public and Private Schools
Loyola University Maryland offers a pathway for conditionally licensed teachers to receive their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and to be eligible for initial licensure in Maryland.
This pathway is designed for teachers who are currently teaching in their desired licensure area. Candidates may enroll in the part-time pathway to fulfill MAT degree and licensure requirements or candidates may select relevant coursework needed for alternative licensure.
Areas of licensure
- Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
- Secondary Education (grades 7-12)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Social Studies
- Specialty Areas (grades PK-12)
- Art
- French
- Music
- Spanish
How to Apply
Fall Semester Deadlines:
Scholarship Deadline - July 1, 2024
Priority Deadline - August 2, 2024
- Complete the admission online application.
- Fulfill the admission requirements below.
- Interested in taking courses towards licensure? Check out our list of MAT courses and contact us for more information.
Admission Requirements
- Must be a full-time teacher of record in area of licensure.
- Test scores are required for applicants with an overall GPA under 3.0 on the most recent degree earned. See our admission requirements for more information.
- Applicants must have required prerequisite courses in the desired area of licensure. More information can be found on the elementary or secondary education program pages.
- Send official transcripts to mat@loyola.edu to determine if prerequisite courses have been met.
Program Benefits
- Instructional coaching and support from Loyola faculty
- Face to face, hybrid, and online coursework; accommodates working professionals
- Opportunities to expand professional learning network
- May be able to transfer up to 9 related graduate credits
- Flexible timeline; can be completed in 2-5 years
Program Outcomes
- Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.
- Eligible for licensure in Maryland upon program completion.
Program of Study
Elementary Education Course Requirements
Course requirements for this 39-credit program are as follows:
Foundational 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 Courses (12 credits)
- RE 760 - Processes and Acquisition of Literacy
- RE 761 - Materials for Teaching Reading
- RE 762 - Assessment and Instruction in Reading I
- RE 763 - Assessment and Instruction in Reading II
Pedagogy/Practice Courses (15 credits)
- TE 631 - Elementary Mathematics Methods and Management
- TE 632 - Elementary STEM Methods and Management
- TE 633 - Elementary Social Studies Methods and Management
- TE 683 - PGE I & Seminar: Elementary
- TE 685 - PGE II & Seminar
Secondary (7-12) and Specialty Areas (PK-12) Course Requirements
Course requirements for this 34 credit program are as follows:
Foundational 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 (6 credits)
- RE 733 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Area I
- RE 744 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Area II
Pedagogy/Practice Courses (16 credits)
- ET 605 - Introduction to Educational Technology
- TE 612 - Secondary Methods of Teaching
Select the Methods Course in the licensure Area:
- TE 604 - Methods of Teaching English
- TE 605 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies
- TE 606 - Methods of Teaching Science
- TE 607 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics
- TE 609 - Methods of Teaching World Languages
- TE 610 - Methods of Teaching Art
- TE 611 - Methods of Teaching Music
Professional Growth Experience
- TE 684 – PGE I & Seminar
- TE 685 - PGE II & Seminar
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
Summer Pearson, '22
Martina Ramirez, '18
Request information and apply
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.