M.A.T. in Elementary Teaching
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 33
Other Academic Requirements
*Requirements for obtaining the three-year alternate route license (4-6) from MDE:
- Complete program admission requirements above.
- Complete nine (9) semester hours pre-teaching course requirements (EDCI 613, EDCI 615, EDSP 601).
- Earn a Passing score on the Foundations of Reading exam.
- Have a valid social security number and provide the Mississippi Department of Education with proof of lawful presence in the US.
**Requirements for obtaining the five-year alternate route license (K-6) from MDE: 1. Meet Three-year Alternate Route requirements above. 2. Obtain a full-time teaching job in a MS public school as teacher of record. 3. Complete all remaining required coursework for the MAT Elementary Education Program.
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