Mississippi alternative route
University of Mississippi Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI)
- Run by
- College or university
- 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 | No |
| Minimum GPA | Yes |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | No |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | Yes |
| Mentoring | Yes |
| Service requirement | No |
| High-need schools | Not reported |
| Shortage areas | Not reported |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | Yes |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Grade or subject limits
All license areas are 7-12 except for the following: licensure in the following subject areas: French-0171, German-0182, Spanish-0192. The 7-12 areas are: Biology-0235, Business-0100, Chemistry-0245, English-0041, Home Economics-0121, Marketing-0561, Math-0061, Physics-0265, Social Studies-0081, , Speech Communications-0221, Special Education (grades 7-12 only)-0352
Shortage design
The critical shortage subject areas of math, biology, chemistry, physics, French, German, Spanish and special educaiton are all offered through the MAT program.
Credential issued
Upon completion of summer TMI program:
1. Applicants must submit a completed licensure application to the Office of Educator Licensure www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/licensure_application.htm for a one-year nonrenewable license issued at the bachelor’s level only in the subject area of testing. Completers may use credits from this program to enter the Master of Arts in Teaching program and apply for a standard five-year license.
Clinical experience
An internship is required under the guidance of the program.
Other requirements
Some institutes may have additional requirements for acceptance into the program, including GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and/or written agreement from a school district as to employment for the upcoming school term. Participants must consult with the specific institution he/she wishes to attend.
Linked teacher preparation providers
- University of Mississippi Alternative, IHE-based