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Mississippi alternative route

University of Mississippi Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI)

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Mississippi Department of Education.
Run by
College or university
Teach while completing
Yes
Max years to complete
Not reported
Website
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Requirements

Bachelor's degreeYes
Bachelor's in the subjectNo
Pedagogy courseworkYes
Credit hoursNo
Minimum GPAYes
TestsYes
Employment as a teacherNo
Clinical experienceYes
Professional developmentYes
MentoringYes
Service requirementNo
High-need schoolsNot reported
Shortage areasNot reported
Limited to some grades or subjectsYes
Designed for shortage areasYes

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.

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