Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Teacher Education (Alternate Route)
Mississippi University for Women

Program Details

You can change careers to teaching in Mississippi with the Master of Arts in Teaching /Secondary Teacher Education (Alternate Route) from MUW. This online secondary education master’s degree provides an alternative path to initial teacher licensure.

Building on your bachelor’s degree, the online teaching graduate degree prepares you to teach grades 7-12. Besides the common core subjects, you can choose from such certification areas as:

  • Technology education 
  • Speech communication
  • Business
  • Health

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Mississippi University for Women is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

PRAXIS, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Meets the standards for a Mississippi Educator License. Nonresidents need to check reciprocity guidelines in their state.