College of Education and Human Sciences
GRADUATE RESIDENCY
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Beginning in summer 2022, the first cohort of graduate residents began studying at USM with support from a $2-million grant from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) as part of a statewide initiative to expand and diversify the teacher pipeline. To learn more about USM's grant: CLICK HERE
Program Components
- For Graduate Students Who Do Not Already Possess an Educator License
- 1 Year Master’s Program (Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters) in Inclusive Elementary Education that Prepares Candidates for Elementary K-6 and Special Education Mild/Moderate K-8 Licensure
- Full Academic Year Residency Experience in Local Elementary Classroom
- Participants Interview with USM and Partnering Districts as Part of Selection Process
- Applicants Must Already Possess a Bachelor's Degree and Either Meet the Minimum Required Passing Score on the Praxis Core, Have a 21 or Higher on the ACT/SAT Equivalent, or Have a 3.0 GPA (60 Hours of Coursework)
Degree Plan
Inclusive Elementary Education MAT Degree Plan
2023-24 Partner School Districts
- Columbia School District
- Forrest County School District
- Hattiesburg Public School District
- Jackson County School District
- Jefferson Davis County School District
- Moss Point School District
- Pass Christian Public School District
- Perry County School District
- South Pike School District
The application is currently closed. Please complete the "Ask a Question" form linked
below to be added to our contact list for the next program application cycle.
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