Mississippi Masters in Education Programs

(found programs from 13 schools)

MS Dept of Education:

http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/

Teacher Certification in MS:

Mississippi Teacher Certification Info

In Mississippi, teachers who have a master's degree in education are eligible for a higher-class teacher's license. This license allows teachers to show administrators that they have extended education and experience, which can be beneficial when they seek promotion. An advanced license can also help teachers gain support when they want to implement innovative techniques in their classrooms. In addition, the Mississippi Department of Education reports that a higher-level teacher's license leads to a higher salary.

Mississippi State University, located in Oktibbeha County, offers Master of Education programs in areas like elementary education. The university, which also has campuses in other areas of Mississippi, has high rankings from both Forbes and the Southeastern Conference. At Delta State University in Cleveland, teachers who wish to become administrators can earn their master's degrees in educational administration and supervision. The city of Cleveland offers a number of artistic, cultural, and entertainment options for graduate students. Finally, Hattiesburg's William Carey College offers a Master of Education program in special education, gifted education and more. Classes are available on weekends, nights and in the summer.