Elementary + Middle & High School Options
Elementary Education majors at The W have the opportunity to broaden their teaching credentials by adding supplemental endorsements in middle school, high school, or K–12 subject areas.
While completing coursework for the Elementary Education (K–6) degree, students may also complete the requirements for additional subject-area endorsements. Upon graduation and licensure, candidates may be eligible to teach both elementary grades and their selected endorsement area(s), expanding their career opportunities across multiple grade levels.
How It Works
- Students major in Elementary Education (K–6)
- Additional coursework is completed in a selected endorsement subject area(s)
- All requirements for the additional endorsement(s) are fulfilled during the undergraduate program
- Upon licensure, candidates will be endorsed in:
- Elementary Education (K–6)
- AND selected endorsement area(s) (7–12/K–12), based on the coursework completed
Available Supplemental Endorsement Areas
The following subject-area endorsements may be added through appropriate coursework:
- Art Education (K–12)
- Biology Education (7–12)
- Business Education (7-12)
- Chemistry Education (7–12)
- Drama (Performing Arts) (K-12)
- Economics Education (7–12)
- English Education (7–12)
- General Science (7–12)
- Marketing Education (7–12)
- Mathematics Education (7–8)
- Music Education (K-12)
- Physical Education (K–12)
- Physics Education (7–12)
- Psychology Education (7-12)
- Social Studies Education (7–12)
- Spanish Education (7-12)
- Speech Communications (7-12)
Important Notes
Availability of endorsement areas depends on course offerings and advising. Students should work closely with an advisor to ensure all requirements are met for both Elementary Education and any additional endorsements.
Requirements for adding endorsements are established by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Contact Us
Have questions about admissions or licensure? Connect with our program navigator, Christi Dillon, for step-by-step guidance.