Interim Dean: Frank D. Golom, Associate Professor of Psychology
Office: Humanities Center, Room 234
Telephone: 410‑617‑2306
Website: www.loyola.edu/loyola-college
Associate Dean for the Humanities and the Core: Matthew Mulcahy, Professor of History
Office: Humanities Center, Room 236f
Telephone: 410‑617‑2019
Associate Dean for the Natural and Applied Sciences: Bahram Roughani, Professor of Physics
Office: Donnelly Science Center, Room 145
Telephone: 410‑617‑2562
Associate Dean for the Social Sciences and Graduate Programs: Carolyn Barry, Professor of Psychology
Office: Humanities Center, Room 236b
Telephone: 410‑617‑5325
Mission and Educational Objectives
Graduate programs in Loyola College build on the rich tradition of Jesuit liberal arts by educating persons for and with others in the advanced study of traditional disciplines as well as the human service professions. Loyola's vision is to inspire its graduate students to leadership and inculcate in them the knowledge that service to the larger world is a defining measure of their professional responsibilities. Graduate programs are committed to the following University-wide graduate learning goals that embrace the core values and principles inherent in Loyola's mission:
Master Knowledge and Skills
- Master the skills, methods, and knowledge appropriate to the discipline
- Synthesize knowledge using interdisciplinary approaches
- Acquire the tools to continue professional development and lifelong learning
Think Critically
- Access, analyze, and evaluate information effectively
- Disseminate and communicate information effectively
Manifest Leadership and Social Responsibility in the Workplace and Community
- Understand and value individual differences and have the skills for working effectively in a diverse and changing world
- Comprehend the ethical principles appropriate to the discipline, have the ability to identify ethical dilemmas, and understand the frameworks for selecting and defending an appropriate course of action
- Contribute professionally and personally to the broader community
- Consider issues of justice in making decisions
History
The Loyola College of Arts and Sciences, formerly known as Loyola College, began its graduate programs in 1949 with the Master of Arts (MA) in Education. The purpose of graduate study was "first, further training of teachers, counselors, and administrators in public and private schools; second, the preparation for further research and study in education fields." These founding principles are mirrored by the current mission of graduate programs in Loyola College-to train helping professionals and foster further intellectual inquiry in the social and mathematical sciences as well as the humanities.
The graduate programs in psychology began in the Education Department in 1967. The Clinical Professional Counseling master's is a full-time program that prepares graduates for careers as licensed professional counselors. The Master of Science/Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology was first offered in 1996, and the program was accredited by the American Psychological Association in 2000. Its graduates become independently licensed psychologists. All psychology courses are offered on the Evergreen and/or Belvedere Square Campuses.
The master's program in speech pathology was established when nearby Mount Saint Agnes College joined Loyola in 1971. With the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (formerly the Department of Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology) came the speech clinic, a training site for graduate students, as well as a community service for children and adults with speech, language, and hearing problems. This clinic later was subsumed as part of the Loyola Clinical Centers. Loyola's master's degree in speech pathology is fully accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
In 2012, Loyola began offering a Master of Theological Studies (MTS). The MTS is a rigorous program designed to offer students both a broad exposure to the Christian tradition and a variety of theological specialties. The program allows students to explore a topic in depth through the preparation of a thesis, and it can be an excellent preparation for beginning a Ph.D. or can lead to further work in fields such as library science, education, ministry, social work, law, or publishing. In 2014, Loyola began offering a three-year, part-time Postbaccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Theology and Ministry for those who wish to further their academic theological education, but who are not interested in pursuing an academic career. Beginning in 2019, an accelerated MTS program has been offered, allowing qualified undergraduate students at Loyola University Maryland to begin MTS courses during their senior year and thus, complete the MTS in less time.
In Fall 2013, Loyola launched a Master of Arts (MA) in Emerging Media. The MA is an intensive program designed for working professionals, recent college graduates and those generally interested in improving their understanding of emerging media. Program participants master the skills needed to communicate effectively using new and emerging media platforms within defined contexts and professional settings, as well as explore the social, cultural, psychological, and economic impact of new communications platforms. All but two required classes are taken online. The program is designed to be completed in 12 months for full-time students and up to 44 months for part-time students. Beginning in 2018, a Health Communications certificate program has been offered, providing education and training in emerging media relevant to the health field and related professions.
In Spring 2017, Loyola began offering a Master of Science (MS) in Data Science. The MS curriculum is one that is problem-based, grounded in ethical decision-making, and focused on making the world a better place. It uniquely equips the graduates of the data science masters as leaders in their respective fields. The 11-course, 31 credit curriculum in data science is a rigorous applied program, integrating knowledge from three disciplines—computer science, statistics, and business—helping to fulfill Loyola's vision of becoming a leading national liberal arts university. The broad knowledge and transferable skills coupled with a strong sense of values, ethics, clear communication skills, and high student-faculty engagement, typical of a liberally educated student, are evident in the data science master's program. The program integrates ethics as a fundamental tenet of several courses, reflecting one of the program's primary learning aims, and buttressed by students' participation in practicum experiences where they partner with local businesses, industry, and not-for-profits.
The Forensic Pattern Analysis program welcomes its first graduate students in Fall 2021. The program was born from conversations with forensic scientists who stressed the need to develop the next generation of comparative science examiners. A collaboration forged with the forensic science units of Baltimore City Police Department, Montgomery County Police Department, and Maryland State Police as well as with members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the International Association of Identification, developed the program's curriculum. The result is a degree that provides training and coursework in forensic pattern evidence, including latent prints, firearms/toolmarks analysis, questioned documents, and tire and shoe tread analyses. Elective courses (e.g., bioterrorism, forensic entomology, crime scene investigation) permit students to further enhance their technical skills as well as develop expertise in specific subdisciplines in forensic science. This unique program, delivered in a manner consistent with Loyola's mission, prepares graduates for immediate employment as analysts at the state, regional, and national level.
In Fall of 2023 the Forensic Science Department was create that offers two graduate degrees that align with Loyola's mission through a commitment to graduate education for lives of meaningful professional service and leadership, to challenge students to understand the ethical dimensions of personal and professional life, and through an examination of their own values, attitudes, and beliefs. Both programs address key areas underserved by existing programs in Maryland. The programs include the newly created Biological Forensics and Forensic Pattern Analysis.
Established in 2003, the Loyola Clinical Centers at Belvedere Square serve as a training and professional development venue for Loyola students, as well as a multidisciplinary center for the greater Baltimore community offering a holistic approach to assessment, treatment, and consultation for clients and their families. The overarching mission of the Loyola Clinical Centers at Belvedere Square is to meet the needs of the local community. Reduced-cost and no-cost services are provided by graduate student trainees under the direct supervision of licensed professionals. The unique collaboration of among the Psychology department, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences department, and the School of Education affords a comprehensive evaluation to the Centers' clients, as well as a unique learning environment in the training and interprofessional development of Loyola students. Conveniently located within two miles of the Baltimore Campus, this newest facility affords Loyola students a clinical training and service delivery setting in a professional environment within the Baltimore community that it serves.