{"id":29,"date":"2023-07-31T12:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T17:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:03:21","slug":"teacher","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Teacher Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/grad.jpg\" alt=\"Education graduates with their diplomas\" class=\"wp-image-3467\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/grad.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/04\/grad-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5aa229f17a6eb5ea22257b17c7566b09\" style=\"font-size:26px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Navigating Teacher Education at The W<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At The W, we are committed to preparing confident, capable educators. This page provides a clear path through Teacher Education, from getting started to licensure and beyond. Explore the information below to learn about our programs, requirements, and the support you\u2019ll receive every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc636ba26c0a2c29a97505d530b45c58\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>How Do I Become a Teacher?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Becoming a teacher involves declaring education as a major, completing an approved educator preparation program, participating in field experiences, and successfully completing an internship (student teaching) and licensure requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At The W, this process is designed to support you every step of the way, from your first education course through your first teaching position. Contact our Student Navigator, Christi Dillon, to learn more about our education programs and the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:education@muw.edu?subject=Inquiry%20About%20Teacher%20Education%20At%20The%20W\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>I Want To Know More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-525902c1ef1448f300ce65e357001c98\"><strong>education@muw.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58f134681cd3f0a93f24d8722df9bf7a\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>What Undergraduate Programs Are Offered at The W?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The School of Education offers undergraduate pathways that lead to teacher licensure in high-demand areas. Explore our undergraduate programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/early-childhood-education\/\"><strong>Early Childhood Education (PreK-K)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/elementary-education\/\"><strong>Elementary Education (K-6)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/elementary-middle-high-school-options\/\"><strong>Elementary + Middle &amp; High School Options (K-6\/7-12\/K-12)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/music-education\/\"><strong>Music Education (K-12)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/majors-partnering-with-education-to-prepare-future-educators\/\"><strong>Majors Partnering With Education (7-12\/K-12)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8743178ee03eaf6c6c5669ec86a0df74\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>What If I Have a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree and Want to Teach?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in a non-education field, you can still become a licensed teacher through an alternative pathway. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs at The W are designed for individuals who want to transition into teaching while earning a graduate degree and meeting licensure requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This pathway allows you to begin teaching while completing program requirements, making it a flexible and efficient option for career changers. Explore our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/master-of-arts-in-teaching-mat-elementary-education\/\">Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education (K-6)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/mat\/\"><strong>Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education (7-12\/K-12)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-088215cf59ebef7f5761aba76572ad98\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>What Are the Different Types of Teaching Licenses in Mississippi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d25fa58de030cf59fe4076c3573025b\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Class Levels of Mississippi Licenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f05bff732a682ba97cfa01d82364aab8\">Class A = Bachelor&#8217;s level license<br>Class AA = Master&#8217;s degree-level license<br>Class AAA = Specialist degree-level license<br>Class AAAA = Doctorate degree level license<br><br>Higher-level class licenses command higher salaries. See the&nbsp;Teacher Salary Schedule from the Mississippi Department of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mdek12.org\/financialservices\/teachersalaryschedule\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>MS Teacher Salary Schedule<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-608c1eec294b28f4318a2bb102e0d47b\">Other limited and specialty licenses may be obtained from MDE. For more information on teacher licensure, we suggest reviewing&nbsp;the Mississippi Department of Education&#8217;s Licensure Guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdek12.org\/licensure\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>MDE Licensure Guidelines<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cecf140508877213e0f188508fb46e3\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>What If I Want to Teach in Another State?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d12a36d3e8505971615f6b92d4287dbd\">Thinking about coming to The W but want to teach in another state, territory, or country? No problem! Mississippi has agreements with most states, so a Mississippi teaching license can often be used in other states. Many states offer reciprocity agreements, but additional requirements may apply. You can find contact information for every state on the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s State Contacts page, which you can access through The W&#8217;s Licensure Reciprocity page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/field\/reciprocity\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Licensure Reciprocity<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1709f177b817a719ee0b82d401139670\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>What Types of Support Will I Have at The W?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The W&#8217;s School of Education has the tools, resources, and programs to support you at EVERY STEP of your career as a teacher. We call it <strong><em>The W Difference<\/em><\/strong> for a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a student, you\u2019ll learn from experienced faculty, get help from top tutoring services, and have a Student Success Navigator to guide you along the way. Our campus offers many student-centered supports to help you complete your degree and launch your teaching career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/online\/student\/\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Student-Centered Supports<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a new teacher, you&#8217;ll rely on the&nbsp;Center for Educational Support&nbsp;to find programs designed to meet the needs of new educators and to connect with Mentor Teachers, educational events, conferences, and opportunities in policy and advocacy in the field of education. Throughout your career, the CES will be there to help you earn&nbsp;Continuing Education Units (CEUs)&nbsp;to stay informed on the latest teaching methods and invite you to workshops, institutes, and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/ces\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Center for Education Support<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/ces\/pla\" style=\"color:#174074\"><strong>Continuing Education Units<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Once you are in your classroom and you&#8217;re ready to take the next step in your career, we have graduate degrees and endorsements in Education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-92fb0fb1ae6fec6d27d340638fd090ee\" style=\"background-color:#174074\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>What Graduate Programs Are Offered At The W?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For educators who are already licensed, The W offers graduate programs designed to strengthen instructional practice, expand expertise, and support continued professional growth. Our programs are built for working educators and focus on practical, classroom-ready application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Multiple Exceptionalities is a one-of-a-kind program that provides advanced preparation and leads to endorsements in both Special Education (Mild\/Moderate) and Gifted Education, equipping educators to support a wide range of learners. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education is designed for teachers who want to deepen their knowledge of curriculum and instruction and enhance their classroom effectiveness. 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