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.elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO CENTERING \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__inner{\n justify-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n}\n.hero__inner > div{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n align-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n max-width:780px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.hero__desc{\n max-width:640px;\n margin-left:auto;\n margin-right:auto;\n}\n.hero__btns{\n justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Visually hidden elements \u2014 explicit colors for accessibility checkers \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sr-only,\n.visually-hidden {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Screen-reader-only toggle label 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class=\"hero__tag\">JSU · Educational, Multicultural & Exceptional Studies<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n Prospective <em>Students<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n Undergraduate and graduate programs in Special Education and Social Science Education.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#requirements\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">What To Expect<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Apply<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"prospective\" aria-labelledby=\"prospective-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"prospective-h\">Prospective Students<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-lead\">\n <p>Our degree in educational, multicultural, and exceptional studies provides students with a strong foundation in education, multiculturalism, and exceptionalities, as well as the communication and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in today’s complex and challenging educational environment. This degree program is an excellent choice for students who are passionate about education and are interested in working with diverse populations of students, particularly those with exceptionalities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-actions\">\n <a href=\"#requirements\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">What To Expect<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Apply<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/futuretiger.jsums.edu\/tourpicker.asp\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Visit<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Contact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"why\" aria-labelledby=\"why-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Why Choose Us?<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"why-h\">Why Choose Us?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-lead\">\n <p>The mission of the Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies is to provide academic and professional training that leads to licensure in Special Education, Social Studies Education, and alternate route Teacher Education. The department develops candidates who are committed to becoming responsive educational leaders, researchers, and advocates, who embody the content knowledge expertise, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions to educate diverse populations of students. The Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies Department includes academic programs that offer undergraduate degrees in Social Science Education (licensure), Social Science with a concentration in Ethnic Studies (non-licensure), Special Education (licensure), and Special Education with a concentration in Disability Studies (non-licensure).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-imgs\">\n <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/emes\/files\/2023\/03\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905557-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrative photo for the Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies program\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prospective Students · Jackson State University\"><\/figure>\n <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/emes\/files\/2023\/03\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905926-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrative photo for the Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies program\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prospective Students · Jackson State University\"><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"objectives\" aria-labelledby=\"objectives-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Undergraduate Programs<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"objectives-h\">Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">The objectives for undergraduate programs in the Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies are:<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ps-ol\">\n <li>To support teacher candidates as they become responsive educational leaders, researchers, and advocates;<\/li>\n <li>To provide updated curricula that embodies the content knowledge expertise and pedagogical skills needed for the 21st century classroom educator;<\/li>\n <li>To foster an intellectual environment that is conducive to developing dispositions that are necessary to educate a diverse population of students.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"requirements\" aria-labelledby=\"requirements-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">General Requirements \/ Curriculum<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"requirements-h\">Admission Criteria & Requirements<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Admission Criteria and Other Requirements\/Offerings (Undergraduate)<\/p>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">All Social Science Education and Special Education majors enrolled in teacher preparation programs (educator licensure\/certification programs) must:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ps-ul\" role=\"list\">\n <li>Complete a two-semester clinical experience for student teaching. This clinical experience will not increase the number of required completion hours (121-124 hours (about 5 days) for graduation.<\/li>\n <li>Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher to be admitted to the Center for Teacher Quality–the academic program through which the educator licensure is obtained. For additional information please see the JSU Center for Teacher Quality.<\/li>\n <li>Complete all Teacher Certification Tests (Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Praxis II-Content Knowledge) to enroll for selected restricted courses. (Refer to the Approved Curriculum Map)<\/li>\n <li>Not enroll in EDCI 401 and EDCI 402 during the same semester.<\/li>\n <li>Submit to a criminal background check prior to receiving a clinical internship placement for student teaching. The fee associated with this screening is the responsibility of the teacher candidate.<\/li>\n <li>Special Education majors have the following additional requirement: Pass a Departmental Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination (Contact Faculty Mentor).<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Academic Programs (Undergraduate)<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ps-progs\" role=\"list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Education in Social Science Education (Teacher Licensure)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Education in Social Science Ethnic Studies Concentration (Non-Teacher Licensure)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Special Education (Licensure)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Special Education Teaching: Mild\/Moderate<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Special Education Non-Teaching: Disability Studies<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Admission Criteria and Other Requirements\/Offerings (Graduate)<\/p>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">Applicants for the master’s degree must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, and must be admitted to Jackson State University’s Division of Graduate Studies. Refer to the Graduate Studies website for general admissions requirements and to access the online Admissions Pro Portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/\" style=\"color:#00629A;font-weight:600;\">jsums.edu\/graduateschool<\/a>. All applicants for a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in Special Education must:<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ps-ol\">\n <li>Create an Admissions Pro Account and submit an application to the Division of Graduate Studies.<\/li>\n <li>Submit official transcripts from all college and universities attended.<\/li>\n <li>Submit three letters of recommendation from university faculty or supervisors familiar with your academic or professional work.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Departmental Requirements<\/p>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">Applicants to the Special Education Graduate Program must also submit\/complete the following application requirements:<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ps-ol\">\n <li>A letter of application to the M.Ed. Special Education Teaching Program faculty that includes an acceptable personal statement of goals for professional development.<\/li>\n <li>An “A” teaching certificate. Applicants who do not hold the appropriate credentials or who are not eligible for the appropriate certification must meet with program faculty and sign an acknowledgment of understanding form which confirms that they are aware that completion of the Special Education graduate level coursework will not lead to licensure.<\/li>\n <li>All required immunizations, specifically, candidate has had two (2) MMRs (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) in his or her lifetime and a Tetanus\/Diphtheria immunization within the past two years. For more Information, contact Student Health Services at (601) 979-2260.<\/li>\n <li>Satisfactory completion of an interview with Special Education faculty. Interviews will be held for Fall admission during Spring Semester and Spring semester interviews will be held during Fall Semesters.<\/li>\n <li>A 5-10 page academic writing sample that provides evidence of acquired writing competencies.<\/li>\n <li>A professional portfolio that includes a resume, philosophy of education, samples of lesson\/unit plans, et.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Academic Programs (Graduate)<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ps-progs\" role=\"list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Science in Education in Special Education – Traditional<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Special Education (Visual Impairment Concentration) – Deep South Synergy TVI Project<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Science in Education in Special Education – Online<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Specialist in Education in Special Education – Traditional<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Specialist in Education in Special Education – Online<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Masters Degree in Secondary Education<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Specialist Degree in Secondary Education<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Arts in Teaching-Elementary Education Concentration (Grades 4-6)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Education Concentration<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Need additional information?<\/p>\n <div class=\"ps-cat\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">View Undergraduate Curriculum Degree Maps<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/graduate-catalog\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">View Graduate Curriculum<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/university-catalogs\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">View University Catalogs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"scholarships\" aria-labelledby=\"scholarships-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Financial Aid<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"scholarships-h\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-schol\">Looking for a way to pay for your tenure at Jackson State University? Fear not! We are here to help. Browse Scholarships in our Scholarship Portal to see what you qualify for today.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/scholarships\/index.html\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply for Scholarships<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Ready to Join?<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-join\">For more information, please contact us at <a href=\"tel:+16019796330\" style=\"color:#00629A;font-weight:600;\">601-979-6330<\/a>. 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background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 HERO CENTERING \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.hero__inner{\n justify-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n}\n.hero__inner > div{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n align-items:center;\n text-align:center;\n max-width:780px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.hero__desc{\n max-width:640px;\n margin-left:auto;\n margin-right:auto;\n}\n.hero__btns{\n justify-content:center;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Visually hidden elements \u2014 explicit colors for accessibility checkers \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sr-only,\n.visually-hidden {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Screen-reader-only toggle label \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n#main-content {\n scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n.admin-bar body { padding-top: 97px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb { scroll-margin-top: 97px !important; }\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero: full viewport height \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero {\n min-height: 100vh !important;\n height: 100vh !important;\n display: flex !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n justify-content: center !important;\n padding: 0 !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n padding: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 5rem) 0 !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* 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#00152E;\n padding: .3rem 0;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__top-inner {\n max-width: 1340px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n gap: 1rem;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n gap: .15rem .75rem;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links a {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .68rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);\n text-decoration: none;\n letter-spacing: .02em;\n transition: color .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links a:hover { color: #3DB4F0; }\n.jsu-global-nav__ctas {\n display: flex;\n gap: .4rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta {\n font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n font-size: .72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .05em;\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: .3rem .85rem;\n border-radius: 4px;\n transition: background .15s, color .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply {\n background: #00659E;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit {\n background: transparent;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give {\n background: #3DB4F0;\n color: #002147;\n font-weight: 800;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give:hover { background: #6DC8F5; }\n\n.jsu-global-nav__main {\n max-width: 1340px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n height: 64px;\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .65rem;\n text-decoration: none;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark {\n width: 44px;\n height: 44px;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n display: flex;\n align-items: 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class=\"hero__tag\">JSU · Educational, Multicultural & Exceptional Studies<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n Prospective <em>Students<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n Undergraduate and graduate programs in Special Education and Social Science Education.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n <a href=\"#requirements\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">What To Expect<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Apply<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"prospective\" aria-labelledby=\"prospective-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"prospective-h\">Prospective Students<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-lead\">\n <p>Our degree in educational, multicultural, and exceptional studies provides students with a strong foundation in education, multiculturalism, and exceptionalities, as well as the communication and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in today’s complex and challenging educational environment. This degree program is an excellent choice for students who are passionate about education and are interested in working with diverse populations of students, particularly those with exceptionalities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-actions\">\n <a href=\"#requirements\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">What To Expect<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Apply<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/futuretiger.jsums.edu\/tourpicker.asp\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Visit<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Contact<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"why\" aria-labelledby=\"why-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Why Choose Us?<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"why-h\">Why Choose Us?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-lead\">\n <p>The mission of the Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies is to provide academic and professional training that leads to licensure in Special Education, Social Studies Education, and alternate route Teacher Education. The department develops candidates who are committed to becoming responsive educational leaders, researchers, and advocates, who embody the content knowledge expertise, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions to educate diverse populations of students. The Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies Department includes academic programs that offer undergraduate degrees in Social Science Education (licensure), Social Science with a concentration in Ethnic Studies (non-licensure), Special Education (licensure), and Special Education with a concentration in Disability Studies (non-licensure).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ps-imgs\">\n <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/emes\/files\/2023\/03\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905557-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrative photo for the Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies program\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prospective Students · Jackson State University\"><\/figure>\n <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/emes\/files\/2023\/03\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905926-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrative photo for the Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies program\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prospective Students · Jackson State University\"><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"objectives\" aria-labelledby=\"objectives-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Undergraduate Programs<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"objectives-h\">Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">The objectives for undergraduate programs in the Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies are:<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ps-ol\">\n <li>To support teacher candidates as they become responsive educational leaders, researchers, and advocates;<\/li>\n <li>To provide updated curricula that embodies the content knowledge expertise and pedagogical skills needed for the 21st century classroom educator;<\/li>\n <li>To foster an intellectual environment that is conducive to developing dispositions that are necessary to educate a diverse population of students.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"requirements\" aria-labelledby=\"requirements-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">General Requirements \/ Curriculum<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"requirements-h\">Admission Criteria & Requirements<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Admission Criteria and Other Requirements\/Offerings (Undergraduate)<\/p>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">All Social Science Education and Special Education majors enrolled in teacher preparation programs (educator licensure\/certification programs) must:<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ps-ul\" role=\"list\">\n <li>Complete a two-semester clinical experience for student teaching. This clinical experience will not increase the number of required completion hours (121-124 hours (about 5 days) for graduation.<\/li>\n <li>Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher to be admitted to the Center for Teacher Quality–the academic program through which the educator licensure is obtained. For additional information please see the JSU Center for Teacher Quality.<\/li>\n <li>Complete all Teacher Certification Tests (Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Praxis II-Content Knowledge) to enroll for selected restricted courses. (Refer to the Approved Curriculum Map)<\/li>\n <li>Not enroll in EDCI 401 and EDCI 402 during the same semester.<\/li>\n <li>Submit to a criminal background check prior to receiving a clinical internship placement for student teaching. The fee associated with this screening is the responsibility of the teacher candidate.<\/li>\n <li>Special Education majors have the following additional requirement: Pass a Departmental Undergraduate Comprehensive Examination (Contact Faculty Mentor).<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Academic Programs (Undergraduate)<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ps-progs\" role=\"list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Education in Social Science Education (Teacher Licensure)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Education in Social Science Ethnic Studies Concentration (Non-Teacher Licensure)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Special Education (Licensure)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Special Education Teaching: Mild\/Moderate<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\">Bachelor of Science in Special Education Non-Teaching: Disability Studies<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Admission Criteria and Other Requirements\/Offerings (Graduate)<\/p>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">Applicants for the master’s degree must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, and must be admitted to Jackson State University’s Division of Graduate Studies. Refer to the Graduate Studies website for general admissions requirements and to access the online Admissions Pro Portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/\" style=\"color:#00629A;font-weight:600;\">jsums.edu\/graduateschool<\/a>. All applicants for a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in Special Education must:<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ps-ol\">\n <li>Create an Admissions Pro Account and submit an application to the Division of Graduate Studies.<\/li>\n <li>Submit official transcripts from all college and universities attended.<\/li>\n <li>Submit three letters of recommendation from university faculty or supervisors familiar with your academic or professional work.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Departmental Requirements<\/p>\n <p class=\"ps-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">Applicants to the Special Education Graduate Program must also submit\/complete the following application requirements:<\/p>\n <ol class=\"ps-ol\">\n <li>A letter of application to the M.Ed. Special Education Teaching Program faculty that includes an acceptable personal statement of goals for professional development.<\/li>\n <li>An “A” teaching certificate. Applicants who do not hold the appropriate credentials or who are not eligible for the appropriate certification must meet with program faculty and sign an acknowledgment of understanding form which confirms that they are aware that completion of the Special Education graduate level coursework will not lead to licensure.<\/li>\n <li>All required immunizations, specifically, candidate has had two (2) MMRs (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) in his or her lifetime and a Tetanus\/Diphtheria immunization within the past two years. For more Information, contact Student Health Services at (601) 979-2260.<\/li>\n <li>Satisfactory completion of an interview with Special Education faculty. Interviews will be held for Fall admission during Spring Semester and Spring semester interviews will be held during Fall Semesters.<\/li>\n <li>A 5-10 page academic writing sample that provides evidence of acquired writing competencies.<\/li>\n <li>A professional portfolio that includes a resume, philosophy of education, samples of lesson\/unit plans, et.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Academic Programs (Graduate)<\/p>\n <ul class=\"ps-progs\" role=\"list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Science in Education in Special Education – Traditional<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Special Education (Visual Impairment Concentration) – Deep South Synergy TVI Project<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Science in Education in Special Education – Online<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Specialist in Education in Special Education – Traditional<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Specialist in Education in Special Education – Online<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Masters Degree in Secondary Education<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Specialist Degree in Secondary Education<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Arts in Teaching-Elementary Education Concentration (Grades 4-6)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/prospective-students-home\/\">Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Education Concentration<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"ps-sub\">Need additional information?<\/p>\n <div class=\"ps-cat\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/studentsuccess\/degree-and-majors\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">View Undergraduate Curriculum Degree Maps<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/graduateschool\/graduate-catalog\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">View Graduate Curriculum<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/university-catalogs\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">View University Catalogs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"scholarships\" aria-labelledby=\"scholarships-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Financial Aid<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"scholarships-h\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-schol\">Looking for a way to pay for your tenure at Jackson State University? Fear not! We are here to help. Browse Scholarships in our Scholarship Portal to see what you qualify for today.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.jsums.edu\/scholarships\/index.html\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply for Scholarships<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Ready to Join?<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"ps-join\">For more information, please contact us at <a href=\"tel:+16019796330\" style=\"color:#00629A;font-weight:600;\">601-979-6330<\/a>. 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