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Mississippi Teacher Corps

Looking for a fully funded path into teaching with a full salary, benefits, and a master’s degree to boot? The Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) could be your perfect match.

License Details

This highly selective alternate route program prepares passionate candidates to teach in Mississippi public schools that are facing critical teacher shortages. MTC gives you:

  • Free tuition for a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the University of Mississippi
  • A full-time salaried teaching position during the school year
  • Ongoing support and training from day one

Only 25–35 applicants are accepted each year, so it’s competitive but incredibly rewarding.

Requirements

You’re eligible if you:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree
  • Completed 12–18 credit hours in one of the following subjects:
    • Math
    • Science
    • English
    • Social Studies
    • Foreign Language
  • Earned at least a 3.0 GPA in your undergraduate work
  • Meet one of the following test requirements:
    • 21 ACT composite score
    • 990 SAT (math + verbal only)
    • Passing score on the Praxis Core
  • Pass the appropriate Praxis subject test for your teaching area

Approved Subjects

You can earn licensure for teaching grades 7–12 in:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages

License Duration

  • You’ll begin with a three-year non-renewable license, issued after completing the first three graduate-level courses in the program.
  • Once you complete the year-long internship and earn your MAT degree, you’ll be eligible for a five-year renewable teaching license.

Restrictions

  • You must complete three MAT courses before receiving your initial license.
  • The three-year license cannot be renewed—it must be converted to a five-year license after program completion.
  • This program is limited to specific content areas and schools with teacher shortages.

Application deadlines and start dates vary by year. Visit Mississippi Teacher Corps for the most current information.

Next Steps

Visit the Mississippi Teacher Corps to learn more about the enrollment timelines, program requirements and other information!

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