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Why teacher licensure? If you want a job when you graduate, have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, enjoy a challenge, and plan and participate in the future, get teacher licensure. The employment rate for graduates with teacher licensure is almost 100%. If you want to teach, with Millsaps elementary or secondary teacher licensure, you can.
Click the following links for more information on teacher licensure at Millsaps College.
Below are frequently asked questions and helpful websites for students and individuals interested in teacher licensure.
How do I plan my program of study?
The numerous options may seem overwhelming at first. How many areas should I get licensure in? Should I student teach abroad? Do I have enough time. Come by the Education department and faculty will get you started. Students should complete most of the Core and foreign language requirements and IDS 1600 (a CORE 6 course) before taking more Education courses.
Can anyone major in Education and/or receive teacher licensure? NO!
Unlike other majors, specific requirements must be met before a student can be formally admitted to the teacher licensure program. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or above at some time during her/his Millsaps career
AND pass the Praxis I, or score 21 or higher on ACT, or score 860 or higher on SAT.
I am a senior. Am I too late to get teacher licensure? Maybe not!
This depends on 1.) the number of courses you have left to take in order to graduate and complete your major, and 2.) if you desire traditional teacher licensure. Most seniors who ask this question desire secondary licensure. Remember, traditional licensure requires the student teaching semester. If you can take the four Education courses required for a MINOR (see #4 above) BEFORE you graduate, you can student teach at reduced tuition the semester after you graduate. If you cannot do the student teaching semester, you still have the option to teach in a private school because their licensure requirements do not always demand the student teaching semester.
How do I find up‑to‑date information on teacher licensure?
Go to: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/license.html
Visit the website of the Mississippi Department of Education regularly for current information. They offer information on licensure guidelines K‑12, alternate route programs, highly qualified teachers as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act, etc.
In what subject areas can I obtain teacher licensure?
The subject areas are decided by the Mississippi Department of Education, so look carefully at what area fits your particular major. Go to http://www.mde.k12.ms.us
What salaries do teachers make in Mississippi?
To see the current Mississippi salary schedule go to: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/financial_accountability
What is the difference between traditional teacher licensure and alternate route licensure after graduation?
Traditional teacher licensure allows a graduate more flexibility and employment opportunities because the license has reciprocity with most states. Alternate licensure only applies in Mississippi. There are numerous alternate route programs and they vary from state to state. To see your options, go to: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/index.html
How do I find scholarship information?
Go to: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/resources.html
I need information about loan forgiveness for Stafford and Perkins Loans?
Call 1‑800‑433‑3243 or visit http://www.studentaid.ed.gov
How do I find teaching vacancies?
Go to: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/mtc/vacancy.html
How do I find school districts, superintendents, schools, addresses, and telephone numbers?
Go to: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/Districts/msmap2.html
What is the "No Child Left Behind Act?"
http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov
Important Phone Numbers You Need To Know:
- MS Teacher Center ‑ 601‑359‑3631
- Office of Licensure ‑ 601‑359‑3483
- State Student Financial Aid ‑1‑800‑327‑2980
- MS Teacher Fellowship Program ‑ 1‑888‑611‑5160
Other helpful links:
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Mississippi
State Department
of
Education
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Mississippi State
Department
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/
Everything you wanted to know about education and teaching in the
State of Mississippi.
Mississippi Teacher
Licensure
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/license/
Guidelines and applications for a Mississippi teacher's license
and certification.
Mississippi Teacher Center
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/mtc/
Information on programs and services provided by the Mississippi
State Department of Education. These are designed to attract and
retain quality teachers in Mississippi.
Mississippi Schools - Job Openings
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/mtc/vacancy.htm
Current vacancies in Mississippi Schools and contact information.
This list is updated regularly by the Mississippi Teacher Center.
Mississippi School
Districts
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/superin.htm
Alphabetical list of school district office superintendents, addresses,
and phone numbers.
Resources for
Teachers:
Mississippi Exemplary
Teacher Interactive
http://teacherexchange.mde.k12.ms.us/
Contains many useful resources for classroom teachers including
lesson plans and virtual field trips. This site is designed to
expand and enhance effective professional development.
MAGNOLIA
http://www.lib.usm.edu/~magnolia/magnolia.htm
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An online databases for publicly funded K-12 schools, public libraries,
community college libraries, and university libraries in Mississippi.
Electric SchoolHouse
http://www.eschoolhouse.comSite
where teachers can post assignments and announcements.
Alfy
http://alfy.com/teachers/teach/thematic_units/
A free site for teachers that contains Thematic Units including
Internet Based Classroom Activities, Lesson Plans, and related
book resources all organized by conceptual themes.
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United
States Department
of
Education
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Department of
Education
http://www.ed.gov/
National education initiatives.
State Departments
of Education
http://www.ed.gov/Programs/bastmp/SEA.htm
Addresses, telephone numbers and contacts for other state departments
of education.
Mississippi Graduate Programs
Alcorn State University
http://www.alcorn.edu/academic/academ/gmajor.htm
Offers Masters and Specialist programs in Elementary, Secondary
Education and Administration.
Delta State University
http://www.deltast.edu/academics/educ/school/titlepg.htm
Offers Masters, Specialist, and Doctorate programs in Elementary
and Secondary Education and Administration.
Jackson State
University
http://ccaix.jsums.edu/~gadmappl/
Offers Masters, Speci alist, and Doctorate programs in Elementary
and Secondary Education and Administration.
Mississippi College
http://www.mc.edu/academics/GRA/programs.html
Offers Masters programs in Education and Administr ation.
Mississippi State
University
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/grad/programs.htm
Offers Masters, Specialist, and Doctorate programs in Elementary
and Secondary Education and Administration.
Mississippi University
for Women
http://www.MUW.Edu/gradstud/
Offers Masters programs in education.
University of
Mississippi
http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/graduate_school/degrees.html
Offers Masters, Specialist, and Doctorate programs in Elementary
and Secondary Education and Administration.
University of
Southern Mississippi
http://gradsch.mccain.usm.edu/
Offers Masters, Specialist, and Doctorate programs in Elementary
and Secondary Education and Administration.
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