Baltimore Teacher Apprenticeship Program (BTAP) - Earn your M.Ed. in Special Education!
Learn while you earn! Loyola University Maryland partnership with Baltimore County
Public Schools
BTAP is a one-year teacher preparation program that provides the apprentice with the opportunity to train with a cohort of peers and receive guidance from an experienced teacher mentor. Apprentices will complete graduate coursework to earn a Master’s in Education, Special Education in either Elementary/Middle or Secondary/Adult Education. While working towards certification, apprentices will be assigned as a BCPS Teacher Fellow and maintain active employment, compensation, and benefits. Participants will receive structured training and support throughout the program as well as beyond graduation.
- A conferred Bachelor’s degree
- Meeting all application and enrollment requirements
- Completion of the program by Spring 2025
- Commitment to teaching for 3 years in BCPS upon program completion
Applicants must be employed as a BCPS para-educator in good standing or plan to work in BCPS as a para-educator during the program
One-year program; 40 graduate credits
- Summer 2024: 15 credits
- Fall 2024: 13 credits
- Spring 2025: 12 credits
Regular Special Education tuition for the 2024-25 academic year is $690/credit (a total of $27,600 for 40 credits - see the Special Education tuition page for details)
Apprentices receive:
- 25% Loyola discount off the standard Special Education tuition
- $300/credit ($12,000 total) BCPS Tuition Benefit
- $210/credit ($8,400 total) out-of pocket tuition (after 25% discount and BCPS Tuition Benefit)
- Licensure exam fees: approx. $600
- Internship fee: $200
- Books: approx. $500
- Salary for a licensed special education teacher in BCPS starts at $60,000
Financial Resource Options:
- Growing Our Own For BCPS - Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
- Federal TEACH Grant
- State and Federal Tax Credits
- Federal Student Aid Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
- Other fellowships, scholarships, and grants
Want to learn more?
Book a 1-on-1 with an advisor or attend an information session!
- Book a 1-on-1 with an advisor
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (EST)- Virtual Info Session
Ready to apply? Access your application today!
Application Deadlines:
- Summer Priority Deadline: April 15
- Summer Deadline: May 1
At the discretion of the department, applications will continue to be reviewed after the application deadline on a space-available basis. Schedule a 1:1 with an advisor if you are interested in applying.
Questions?
Contact us via email at specialeducation@loyola.edu or by phone at (410)-617-2990.
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