Secondary Teacher Alternate Route
Master's
Master of Arts in Teaching
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinators
Dr. Lindon Ratliff — Starkvilleljr1@msstate.edu Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridian
am5064@msstate.edu
Overview
You have obtained your bachelor’s degree in an area other than education, but now you have a desire to teach in a secondary school. The MATS program is designed especially for people like you who are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator. Through the program students will be eligible to receive a: 3-year Class A non-renewable license after completion of EDS 8243, EDS 6403 and EDX 8173 and passing Praxis II scores. If you have already completed a master’s degree, you will not be able to upgrade your license to master’s level with the 3-year license. The initial licensure areas available for students include English, social studies, mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer science, and physical education. 5-year Class A renewable license after receiving a 3-year Class A non-renewable license and completing Internship I and Internship II over a period of two semesters. If you have already completed a master’s degree, you will be able to upgrade your license to master’s level after your 5-year license is issued. 5-year Class AA renewable license after completing the MATS degree program
Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution of higher learning. Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests (CORE) or have a composite ACT score of at least 21 or have a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Submit an application to the Office of the Graduate School. Complete a background check through CastleBranch, enter package code MI43
Biology Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridianam5064@msstate.edu
Overview
The MATS program is designed especially for people who have obtained a bachelor's degree in an area other than education and are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Applicants must meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, or have a composite ACT score of at least 21, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Applicants also submit a Graduate School application and complete a CastleBranch background check by August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) or May 1 (summer).
Chemistry Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridianam5064@msstate.edu
Overview
The MATS program is designed especially for people who have obtained a bachelor's degree in an area other than education and are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Applicants must meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, or have a composite ACT score of at least 21, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Applicants also submit a Graduate School application and complete a CastleBranch background check by August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) or May 1 (summer).
Computer Science Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridianam5064@msstate.edu
Overview
The MATS program is designed especially for people who have obtained a bachelor's degree in an area other than education and are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Applicants must meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, or have a composite ACT score of at least 21, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Applicants also submit a Graduate School application and complete a CastleBranch background check by August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) or May 1 (summer).
English Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridianam5064@msstate.edu
Overview
The MATS program is designed especially for people who have obtained a bachelor's degree in an area other than education and are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Applicants must meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, or have a composite ACT score of at least 21, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Applicants also submit a Graduate School application and complete a CastleBranch background check by August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) or May 1 (summer).
Mathematics Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridianam5064@msstate.edu
Overview
The MATS program is designed especially for people who have obtained a bachelor's degree in an area other than education and are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Applicants must meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, or have a composite ACT score of at least 21, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Applicants also submit a Graduate School application and complete a CastleBranch background check by August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) or May 1 (summer).
Physical Education & Coaching
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridianam5064@msstate.edu
Overview
The MATS program is designed especially for people who have obtained a bachelor's degree in an area other than education and are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Applicants must meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, or have a composite ACT score of at least 21, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Applicants also submit a Graduate School application and complete a CastleBranch background check by August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) or May 1 (summer).
Social Studies Education
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinators
Dr. Paul Binfordpeb137@msstate.edu Dr. Alisha Milam — Meridian
am5064@msstate.edu
Overview
The MATS program is designed especially for people who have obtained a bachelor's degree in an area other than education and are seeking an initial teaching license in secondary education. This 30-hour degree offers courses that focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, assessment, and much more, ensuring you are fully prepared to excel as an educator.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally/nationally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on the last 60 credit hours of baccalaureate work. Applicants must meet the Mississippi score requirements on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, or have a composite ACT score of at least 21, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work. Applicants also submit a Graduate School application and complete a CastleBranch background check by August 1 (fall), December 1 (spring) or May 1 (summer).
