Mississippi alternative route
Teach for America
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Mississippi Department of Education.
- Run by
- Private organization
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- Not reported
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | Yes |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | No |
| Mentoring | No |
| Service requirement | Yes |
| High-need schools | Yes |
| Shortage areas | Yes |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | No |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Shortage design
Hard-to-staff schools in underserved areas where teacher shortages exist.
Credential issued
A three-year license
Clinical experience
Summer internship
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.