Center for Teacher Quality · Jackson State University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Center for Teacher Quality

Coordinating all aspects of teacher education at Jackson State University — from undergraduate preparation to graduate certification, licensure, and supplemental endorsements.

Welcome

Welcome to the Center for Teacher Quality

Mission of Jackson State University

To produce technologically advanced, diverse, ethical, global leaders who think critically, address societal problems and compete efficiently.

Mission of the College of Education and Human Development

To provide academic and professional training in the areas of teacher preparation, health/recreation, physical education, counseling/psychometry, Pre-K to 12th leadership, and higher education.

Formerly recognized as the Office of Professional and Field-based Experiences, the Center for Teacher Quality oversees the Teacher Education Programs (TEP) at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Center for Teacher Quality coordinates all aspects of teacher education. Our work is informed by the belief that public education is critical to creating and sustaining a political and social democracy. We believe that schools, universities, and communities must engage in simultaneous and collaborative renewal in order to make our vision for education a reality.

Approved Degree Programs Supplemental Endorsements Apply for Educator License

Director: Mr. Michael Mozee
Location: College of Education and Human Development
2nd Floor, Suite 212
Phone: 601-979-8666
Email: michael.t.mozee@jsums.edu
College: College of Education and Human Development
Licensure (MDE): Apply for Educator License

Supplemental Endorsements & Alternative Certifications

Programs offered

Graduate Secondary Education

Masters Degree in Secondary Education (PDF) Specialist Degree in Secondary Education (PDF)

Alternate Route Certification Program

Master of Arts in Teaching — Elementary Education Concentration (Grades 4–6) (PDF) Master of Arts in Teaching — Secondary Education Concentration (PDF)

JSU Supplemental Endorsement Programs

Computer Applications — Code 111 (PDF) Drivers Education Endorsement — Code 114 (PDF) Emotional Disabilities (K–12) Endorsement — Code 206 (PDF) English as Second Language (PDF) Gifted Endorsement — Code 207 (PDF) Health Endorsement — Code 143 (PDF) Mild and Moderate 7–12 Endorsement — Code 224 (Added to Secondary or Special Subject Licenses Only) (PDF) Mild and Moderate K–8 Endorsement — Code 223 (Added to Elementary K–3 or K–6 License Only) (PDF) Remedial Reading Endorsement — Code 174 (PDF) Visually Impaired Endorsement — Code 218 (PDF)

Division of Graduate Studies MS Dept of Education Licensure Guidelines JSU P.A.W.S. Course Look-up

Admission Requirements

Admission to Teacher Education

College Coursework

Students are required to have completed a minimum of 60 hours of college coursework.

GPA Requirement

Overall GPA of 3.0 (Test exempt) with Completed and Approved Teacher Education Application or Overall GPA of 2.75, with one of the following: Passing Praxis Core Scores in Math, Reading and Writing or 21 ACT Score or 1060 SAT Score.

Exemption from Praxis

To be exempt from Praxis I, students are required to have an ACT score of 21, a SAT score of 1060, or a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60 general education credits.

Gather Necessary Documents

Signed Core Curriculum Review Form (must be signed by Faculty Advisor and uploaded in TK20).

Department Approval

All substitute courses must be approved departmentally.

Undergraduate Admission to Teacher Education Applications

Student Teaching

Admission to Student Teaching

Admission

Been admitted into Teacher Education and completed all general and major department education courses.

Professional Courses

Have a grade of “C” or better in all professional courses.

Transcript

Transcript cannot have any L’s.

Student Teaching Application

Completed and approved Student Teaching Application (Watermark).

Necessary Documents

Provided proof of pass or fail on Praxis II exams, Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), and Foundations of Reading (if applicable). Secondary Majors provide proof of pass or fail Content Area and PLT exams.

Minimum GPA

Maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.

Undergraduate Admission to Student Teaching Applications

Forms & Resources

Licensure forms & resources

Current Licensure Requirements

The Mississippi Department of Education licensure guidelines may change without notice, and it is the student’s responsibility to remain abreast of current requirements. View current licensure requirements (mdek12.org)

Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE)

Join as an Aspiring Educator

Background Information

Background checks are required for all students placed in Mississippi school districts.

Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE)

Join MPE (PDF Application)

MS Department of Education Code of Ethics and Conduct

View Brochure (PDF) | Visit Website

Licensure Application

Apply for Licensure (mecca.mdek12.org)

Licensure Advisory Form 2022

Download Licensure Advisory Form 2022 (PDF)