Center For Teacher Quality
Welcome To The Center For Teacher Quality
The Mission of Jackson State University is to produce technologically advanced, diverse, ethical, global leaders who think critically, address societal problems and complete efficiently.
The Mission of the College of Education and Human Development at Jackson State University is to provide academic and professional training in the areas of teacher preparation health/recreation physical education, counseling/psychometry. Pre-K to 12th leadership and higher education.
Formerly recognized as the Office of Professional and Field-based Experiences the Center for Teacher Quality oversees the Teacher Education Programs (TEP) at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Center for Teacher Quality coordinates all aspects of teacher education. Our work is informed by the belief that public education is critical to creating and sustaining a political and social democracy. We believe that schools, universities, and communities must engage in simultaneous and collaborative renewal in order to make our vision for education a reality.
Jackson State University’s College of Education & Human Development offer the following approved licensure programs:
Approved Degree Programs
(B)Bachelor (M)Masters (S)Specialist (D)Doctorate
Administration K-12 (M, S, D)
Pre K-3 (B)
Elementary K-6 (B)
English 7-12 (B, M)
Guidance Counselor K-12 (M)
Health Education K-12 (B)
Hearing Impaired K-12 (M)
Mathematics 7-12 (B)
Algebra/Geometry (B)
Music Ed Choral K-12 (B)
Music Ed Instrumental K-12 (B)
Physical Education K-12 (B)
Physics 7-12 (B)
Psychometry K-12 (S)
Reading K-12 (M)
Social Studies 7-12 (B)
SPED-Mild/Mod. Dis. K-12 (B)
Visually Impaired (M) K-12
Approved Supplemental Endorsements
(Can only be added to an initial license)
Computer Applications K-12
Driver’s Education 7-12
English as Second Language K-12
Gifted Education K-12
Health Education K-12
Reading K-12
SPED- Emotional Disability K-12
SPED-Mild/Mod Disability K-8
SPED-Mild/Mod Disability 7-12
Visually Impaired K-12
Requirements for adding supplemental endorsements can be found here
Student Teaching and Teacher Education Applications are available here. Please do not email any forms to Teacher Quality. They will not be accepted.
Forms and Resources
Current Licensure Requirements: The Mississippi Department of Education licensure guidelines may change without notice, and it is the student’s responsibility to remain abreast of current requirements. Click on the link to view current licensure requirements: https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/OEL
Background checks are required for all students placed in Mississippi school districts.
MS Department of Education Code of Ethic and Conduct: Click to view brochure or visit the website.
Mississippi Association of Educations (MAE) JOIN AS AN ASPIRING EDUCATOR
Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE)
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