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Master of Arts in Teaching
 
One alternate route program for those interested in teaching but without a bachelors of education degree is the Master of Arts in Teaching. This degree provides college graduates in other disciplines with the coursework, knowledge base, and field experiences needed to be licensed, successful teachers. Mentoring and follow-up support is also provided to aid in the adjustment to the teaching profession.

The Master of Arts in Teaching leads to a Three Year Class A Educator License in one of the following areas:

  • Art - 0133
  • Biology - 0235
  • Business - 0100
  • Chemistry - 0245
  • Elementary Education (4-8) - 0014
  • English - 0041
  • French - 0171
  • German - 0182
  • Home Economics - 0120
  • Marketing - 0560
  • Mathematics - 0061
  • Music - 0113
  • Physical Education - 0091
  • Physics - 0265
  • Social Studies - 0081
  • Spanish - 0192
  • Speech Communications - 0220
  • Technology Education - 0050
 
Institutions offering the Master of Arts in Teaching include:
Alcorn State University
Dr. Josephine Posey
Telephone: 601.877.6141
Belhaven College
Dr. Sandra Rasberry
Telephone: 601.968.8703
Delta State University
Dr. Leslie Griffin
Telephone: 662.846.4400
Jackson State University
Dr. Daniel Watkins
Telephone: 601.979.2335
Mississippi College
Dr. Don Locke
Telephone: 601.925.3250
Mississippi State University
Dr. Kay Brocato
Telephone: 662.325.7857
Mississippi University for Women
Dr. Hal E. Jenkins
Telephone: 662.329.7175
Mississippi Valley State University
Dr. Lula Collier
Telephone: 662.254.3618
University of Mississippi
Dr. Whitney Webb
Telephone: 662.915.3991
University of Southern Mississippi
Dr. Dana G. Thames
Telephone: 662.266.4119
William Carey University
Dr. Patty Ward
Telephone: 601.318.6189
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3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Telephone: 601.432.6501
Fax: 601.432.6978

Dr. Alfred Rankins, Jr.
Interim Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Student Affairs


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