MS Excellence in Teaching Prog (METP)

METP 1010:   Intro to Pub. Sch.s & Sch. Sys  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to acquaint the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) freshmen to the structure, organization, management, and governance of the American school system and the changing nature of education.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
METP 1020:   Intro to the Tching Profession  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to acquaint the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) freshmen with the foundations of teaching as a professional practice. The course primarily focuses on the nature and importance of the teaching profession, underlying ethical guidelines, and the current challenges and requirements for the profession.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
METP 2010:   Intro. to Education Policy  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to acquaint the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) sophomores with basic knowledge of current educational policies and trends in K-12 education at the local, state, and national levels. The class will include lectures, field trips, and guest speakers.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
METP 2020:   Introduction to the Learner  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to acquaint the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) sophomores with a beginning foundation for understanding learners, enhancing student achievement, teaching strategies, and effective teaching of diverse learners for student success.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
METP 3010:   Capstone/Honors Thesis  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to assist Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) students and/or honors education majors in completing the capstone requirement for METP and/or the honors thesis and will be taught by SOE faculty focusing on issues in education that introduce innovative and research-based pedagogy and methodology.  
1 - 6 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
METP 3020:   Study Abroad  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to assist the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) students in exploring the culture and educational system of the selected Study Abroad destination.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture