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\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\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 ELEMENTOR CONTAINMENT RESETS\n Prevents Elementor wrapper styles from bleeding into our\n custom HTML content blocks.\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\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\u2550 *\/\n\n\/* Zero out all padding\/margin\/gap\/background on every Elementor wrapper *\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .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 !important;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A !important;\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:var(--fh);\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:var(--fh);\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\/* 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/\">Jackson State University<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/education\/\">College of Education and Human Development<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Center for Teacher Quality<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 HERO \u2500\u2500 -->\n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">Center for <em>Teacher Quality<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">Coordinating all aspects of teacher education at Jackson State University \u2014 from undergraduate preparation to graduate certification, licensure, and supplemental endorsements.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 WELCOME \/ ABOUT \u2500\u2500 -->\n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\n <div class=\"about-body\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Welcome<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">Welcome to the Center for Teacher Quality<\/h2>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;color:#00629A;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:.5rem;\">Mission of Jackson State University<\/h3>\n <p>To produce technologically advanced, diverse, ethical, global leaders who think critically, address societal problems and compete efficiently.<\/p>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;color:#00629A;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-top:1.25rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\">Mission of the College of Education and Human Development<\/h3>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n\n <p style=\"margin-top:1rem;\">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.<\/p>\n\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/approveddegreeprograms\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Approved Degree Programs<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/degrees-offered\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Supplemental Endorsements<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/mecca.mdek12.org\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Educator License<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>Director<\/dt><dd>Mr. Michael Mozee<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>College of Education and Human Development<br>2nd Floor, Suite 212<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019798666\">601-979-8666<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Email<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:michael.t.mozee@jsums.edu\">michael.t.mozee@jsums.edu<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>College<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/education\/\">College of Education and Human Development<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Licensure (MDE)<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/mecca.mdek12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Educator License<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 DEGREES & ENDORSEMENTS \u2500\u2500 -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"programs\" aria-labelledby=\"programs-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Supplemental Endorsements & Alternative Certifications<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"programs-h\">Programs offered<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Graduate Secondary Education -->\n <div class=\"program-group\">\n <div class=\"program-group__label\">Graduate Secondary Education<\/div>\n <div class=\"program-docs\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Masters-Degree-in-Secondary-Education.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Masters Degree in Secondary Education (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Specialist-Degree-in-Secondary-Education.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Specialist Degree in Secondary Education (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Alternate Route -->\n <div class=\"program-group\">\n <div class=\"program-group__label\">Alternate Route Certification Program<\/div>\n <div class=\"program-docs\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Master-of-Arts-in-Teaching-Elementary-Education-Concentration-Grades-4-6.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Master of Arts in Teaching \u2014 Elementary Education Concentration (Grades 4\u20136) (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Master-of-Arts-in-Teaching-Secondary-Education-Concentration.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Master of Arts in Teaching \u2014 Secondary Education Concentration (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Supplemental Endorsements -->\n <div class=\"program-group\">\n <div class=\"program-group__label\">JSU Supplemental Endorsement Programs<\/div>\n <div class=\"program-docs\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Computer-Applications-Code-111.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Computer Applications \u2014 Code 111 (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Drivers-Education-Endorsement-Code-114.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Drivers Education Endorsement \u2014 Code 114 (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Emotional-Disabilities-K-12-Endorsement-Code-206-1.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Emotional Disabilities (K\u201312) Endorsement \u2014 Code 206 (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/English-as-Second-Language.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">English as Second Language (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Gifted-Endorsement-Code-207-1.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Gifted Endorsement \u2014 Code 207 (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Health-Endorsement-Code-143-1.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Health Endorsement \u2014 Code 143 (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Mild-and-Moderate-7-12-Endorsement-Code-224-Added-to-Secondary-or-Special-Subject-Licenses-Only.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Mild and Moderate 7\u201312 Endorsement \u2014 Code 224 (Added to Secondary or Special Subject Licenses Only) (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Mild-and-Moderate-K-8-Endorsement-Code-223-Added-to-Elementary-K-3-or-K-6-License-Only.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Mild and Moderate K\u20138 Endorsement \u2014 Code 223 (Added to Elementary K\u20133 or K\u20136 License Only) (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2014\/03\/Remedial-Reading-Endorsement-Code-174-1.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Remedial Reading Endorsement \u2014 Code 174 (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/specialedu\/files\/2021\/04\/Visually-Impaired-Endorsement-Code-218.pdf\" class=\"program-doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n <span class=\"program-doc__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>\n <span class=\"program-doc__text\">Visually Impaired Endorsement \u2014 Code 218 (PDF)<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Additional links -->\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/division-of-graduate-studies2\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Division of Graduate Studies<\/a>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdek12.org\/OTL\/OEL\/K12\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS Dept of Education Licensure Guidelines<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/ssb-prod.ec.jsums.edu\/pls\/PROD\/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JSU P.A.W.S. Course Look-up<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION \u2500\u2500 -->\n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"admission-tep\" aria-labelledby=\"adm-tep-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Admission Requirements<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"adm-tep-h\">Admission to Teacher Education<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-cards\">\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">1<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">College Coursework<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">Students are required to have completed a minimum of <strong>60 hours of college coursework<\/strong>.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">2<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">GPA Requirement<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\"><strong>Overall GPA of 3.0<\/strong> (Test exempt) with Completed and Approved Teacher Education Application <strong>or Overall GPA of 2.75<\/strong>, with one of the following: Passing Praxis Core Scores in Math, Reading and Writing <em>or<\/em> 21 ACT Score <em>or<\/em> 1060 SAT Score.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">3<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Exemption from Praxis<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">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.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">4<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Gather Necessary Documents<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">Signed Core Curriculum Review Form (must be <strong>signed by Faculty Advisor<\/strong> and uploaded in TK20).<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">5<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Department Approval<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">All <strong>substitute courses<\/strong> must be approved departmentally.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/teachereducationapplications\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Undergraduate Admission to Teacher Education Applications<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING \u2500\u2500 -->\n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"admission-st\" aria-labelledby=\"adm-st-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Student Teaching<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"adm-st-h\">Admission to Student Teaching<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-cards\">\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">1<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Admission<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">Been <strong>admitted<\/strong> into Teacher Education and <strong>completed all general and major<\/strong> department education courses.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">2<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Professional Courses<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">Have a grade of \u201cC\u201d or better in <strong>all professional courses<\/strong>.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">3<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Transcript<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">Transcript <strong>cannot<\/strong> have any L\u2019s.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">4<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Student Teaching Application<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">Completed and <strong>approved<\/strong> Student Teaching Application (Watermark).<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">5<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Necessary Documents<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\"><strong>Provided proof of pass or fail on Praxis II exams, Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), and Foundations of Reading (if applicable).<\/strong> Secondary Majors provide proof of pass or fail Content Area and PLT exams.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-card__num\">6<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__body\">\n <div class=\"step-card__title\">Minimum GPA<\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card__text\">Maintain a <strong>minimum<\/strong> overall grade point average of <strong>2.75<\/strong>.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/studentteachingapplications\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Undergraduate Admission to Student Teaching Applications<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 FORMS & RESOURCES \u2500\u2500 -->\n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"forms\" aria-labelledby=\"forms-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Forms & Resources<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"forms-h\">Licensure forms & resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"forms-grid\">\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">Current Licensure Requirements<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\">The Mississippi Department of Education licensure guidelines may change without notice, and it is the student\u2019s responsibility to remain abreast of current requirements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdek12.org\/OTL\/OEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View current licensure requirements (mdek12.org)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE)<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynea360.org\/s\/join-now?_ga=2.119700232.1657591597.1670530334-406907920.1660579184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join as an Aspiring Educator<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">Background Information<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\">Background checks are required for all students placed in Mississippi school districts.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE)<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2026\/05\/application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join MPE (PDF Application)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">MS Department of Education Code of Ethics and Conduct<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdek12.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Offices\/MDE\/OA\/OEM\/mde_code_of_ethics.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Brochure (PDF)<\/a>  |  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdek12.org\/OEM\/EthicsResource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Website<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">Licensure Application<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mecca.mdek12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Licensure (mecca.mdek12.org)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">Licensure Advisory Form 2022<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2023\/02\/Licensure-Advisory-Form-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Licensure Advisory Form 2022 (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-item\">\n <div class=\"form-item__body\">\n <div class=\"form-item__title\">MDE Code of Ethics Oath<\/div>\n <div class=\"form-item__sub\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/files\/2023\/02\/MDE-Code-of-Ethics-Oath-PDF-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDE Code of Ethics Oath (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/admission\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Full Admission & Licensure Requirements Page<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 CTA \u2500\u2500 -->\n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Ready to pursue your educator license?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">Apply for your Mississippi educator license or contact the Center for Teacher Quality for guidance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-band__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/mecca.mdek12.org\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Educator License<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/approveddegreeprograms\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Approved Degree Programs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2500\u2500 CONTACT \u2500\u2500 -->\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\">Get in Touch<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact the Center for Teacher Quality<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n College of Education and Human Development<br>\n 2nd Floor, Suite 212<br>\n 1400 John R. Lynch Street<br>\n Jackson, MS 39217\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Phone<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:+16019798666\">601-979-8666<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2709<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Email<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"mailto:michael.t.mozee@jsums.edu\">michael.t.mozee@jsums.edu<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udc65<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Director<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">Mr. Michael Mozee<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/main>\n\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 DRAWER NAV \u2500\u2500 -->\n<button class=\"fnav-toggle\" aria-label=\"Open page navigation menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fnav-drawer\" type=\"button\">\n <span class=\"fnav-toggle__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2630<\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-toggle__label\">Menu<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<div class=\"fnav-overlay\" id=\"fnav-overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<nav class=\"fnav-drawer\" id=\"fnav-drawer\" aria-label=\"Page navigation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <div class=\"fnav-drawer__header\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"fnav-drawer__eyebrow\">College of Education and Human Development<\/span>\n <span class=\"fnav-drawer__title\">Center for Teacher Quality<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <button class=\"fnav-close\" aria-label=\"Close navigation menu\" type=\"button\">\u00d7<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"fnav-drawer__body\">\n <div class=\"fnav-group\">\n <ul class=\"fnav-group__items\" role=\"list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/teacherquality\/home\" class=\"fnav-item\" aria-current=\"page\"><span 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