Math Education, B.A.

Applicants to the program must meet these requirements:

• 2.5 grade point average (entry admission for transfer students and change of major)
• 2.75 grade point average (admission for Phase II: Teacher Education Program) and appropriate scores on either the ACT, SAT or Praxis CORE* (link to Phase II information is posted above under Program Description)

*Praxis Core Exemption: Students are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II if they have proof of:

• An ACT score of at least a 21 composite (or SAT equivalent; View the SAT Equivalency Scoring sheet for more information) OR
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 hours of completed coursework.

All teacher education candidates in the elementary, health and physical education, secondary, and special education programs are placed in one location during the senior year.

• The yearlong internship consists of senior practicum and student teaching.
• Candidates are paired with the same Clinical Instructor for the entire senior year.

All senior yearlong placements are overseen by a Uuniversity Ssupervisor and are based on the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards (InTASC) and Special Professional Association (SPA) Standards.

Candidates must take additional Praxis exams to qualify for licensure in Mississippi. Once licensed, candidates will be highly qualified to teach their emphasis subject grades 7-12. Candidates may also qualify for additional add-on endorsements through coursework or Praxis II exams.

For information on seeking licensure outside Mississippi, please review the Certification information.