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 two-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 licensure, apprentices will be assigned as BCPS Teacher Fellows 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
- 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
Two-year program; 40 graduate 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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