Art of Teaching - Alternate Route
The MAT Alternate Route program is designed to provide an alternate path to teacher licensure in the state of Mississippi for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-teaching field. Through coursework and seminars students become familiar with education terminology, state standards, planning effective lessons, and strategies for assessing student progress, managing a classroom, and meeting the needs of diverse learners. During the internship portion of the program novice teachers benefit from an onsite mentor and a supervisor from the William Carey School of Education. Upon meeting all admission requirements, taking and passing the three initial courses, and completing the two trimesters of internship, students may choose to complete the MAT in one of three tracks-Elementary Education (Grades 4-6), Secondary Education (Specific Discipline 7-12), or Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12).
Ask about our new K-6 option!
Program Overview
Hours
Students are required to take three initial classes (EDU 536, 650, 572) to receive a 3-year license. The two internship classes (EDU 634 and EDU 635) are required to obtain the standard 5-year license after that. An additional 5-6 more classes are optional to obtain a master’s degree and advisors are available to assist with this decision. Students may take 1-3 classes per term, as desired.
Delivery Method
All classes are online. Some classes have a virtual (synchronous) meeting that is required. Some Saturday seminars are required for the internship courses. Carey uses Canvas as the learning platform.
Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements
Prospective students must:
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a 2.5 minimum GPA.
Complete an online application and pay application fee
Submit official copies of all transcripts to Graduate Admissions via eScript.
Submit Praxis CORE scores, or bypass them by submitting 21+ ACT or 3.0+ GPA
Provide documentation of passing score on PRAXIS II in the area candidate desires to teach
*Ask us about our new Pre-Alternate Route program that allows you to get started prior to the Praxis requirements being met and provides Praxis support.
Career Outlooks
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for Class A teaching licensure in the state of Mississippi and will be qualified to teach in one of three tracks (chosen during program participation): Elementary Education (Grades 4-6), Secondary Education (Specific Discipline 7-12), or Special Education (Mild-Moderate Disabilities 7-12).
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Hattiesburg
WCU Box #3 | 710 William Carey Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
education@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6600
Tradition
19640 Highway 67 | Biloxi, MS 39532
education@wmcarey.edu | (228) 702 - 1842