Mississippi Teacher Certification

Teaching Programs in Mississippi

So you want to earn your Mississippi Teacher Certification? Let's take a look at the step by step instructions:

Traditional Approach for the Mississippi Teacher Certification

1. Earn your Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited university. If you already have a bachelors degree, then be sure to request more information for your Master’s Degree right away
2. Teacher Preparations: This will include teacher prep courses, student teaching, and other types of internships. In order to receive a Mississippi  Teacher Certification, you must have some experience in teaching, even if it’s unpaid.
3. Pass the Praxis I or the CAAP Exam. Also you must complete the Praxis II (subject area)
4. Submit the following:
   • Completed Application
   • Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
   • Also, include copies of all test scores
   • Mail to:
     Mississippi Department of Education
     Office of Educator Licensure
     P.O. Box 771
     Jackson, MS 39205-0771
     (601) 359-3483
5. Do you want to renew your Mississippi Teacher Certification?
   • Apply for your renewal

Alternative Approach for the Mississippi  Teacher Certification

Alternatively, you can earn the Mississippi Teaching Certification to teach in Mississippi before you complete the teacher education program.  

1. Obviously you must still earn your Bachelors Degree from an accredited university. Ideally, you should always continue your education in efforts to earn a Master’s degree.
2. Pass the Praxis I or the CAAP Exam. Also you must complete the Praxis II (subject area)
3. Be hired by the Mississippi  school district
4. Choose 1 of the 4 options below
   • Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality Teachers
     • 2009 Teachers Training Institute Application
     • Subject Areas
     • Program Requirements
     • Initial License
     • Contact Information
     • Requirements for 5 year
   • Teach Mississippi Institute Alternate Route
     • Subject Areas
     • Program Requirements
     • Initial License
     • Contact Information
     • Requirements for 5 year
   • Master of Arts In Teaching
     • Subject Areas
     • Program Requirements
     • Initial License
     • Contact Information
     • Requirements for 5 year
   • American Board Certification to the Teacher Alternate Routes

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