Programs for Teacher Licensure

The Millsaps Teacher Education Program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). A student may pursue any degree offered by the College and qualify for teacher licensure provided all College major requirements are met and all teacher licensure requirements are met. The Teacher Education Programs offer certification in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and in select areas (K-12). In addition, Millsaps offers Dual Certification in Special Education.

The licensure program is fully integrated within the liberal arts curriculum of the College, and our professors teach in the liberal arts core curriculum as well. The streamlined and field-based program maximizes student time and potential. Students are encouraged to proceed through the licensure process in a sequential manner. Teacher certification can be earned concurrently with any other major during the four year undergraduate experience.

There are certain entrance standards which must be met prior to being fully admitted in the Department of Education. Entrance requirements include: completion of the core curriculum (1-9), a minimum overall score of 21 on the American College Test (ACT) with no subscore lower than 18 upon entrance to college OR a minimum score of 860 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) upon entrance to college OR appropriate scores on the Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers (PRAXIS), and a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Students must complete all application procedures with the Chair of the Department of Education. To receive the College's recommendation for teacher licensure, the student must maintain a 2.5 GPA or above, score at the appropriate level on specified PRAXIS tests, and complete the Portfolio for Comprehensive Examination with the Department of Education.

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