Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at Jackson State University is one of Mississippi’s four approved Alternate Route Programs that lead to teacher certification. If you already have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university but did not complete a teacher education program that included student teaching, you can still be a teacher in Mississippi.

MAT has the following components:

Testing (Praxis II content area exams may still be required for alternate route program participants who do not have a degree or 18 hours of coursework in the certification area. Foundations of Reading Test is required for the Elementary 4-6 certification. On January 1, 2022, test prerequisites will be reinstated and students must again adhere to all requirements.)
coursework
One-year teaching internship

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching
Psychology
Sociology
Mathematics
Literature
Natural Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Teaching View 1599 other Masters in Teaching in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission to Graduate School.
All applicants must submit one (1) official copy of transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended
International Transcripts
All applicants must submit Immunization Records
Out-of-state and International applicants must submit a $25.00 application fee.
International applicants must also file a Certified Declaration of Financial Support
Three letters of recommendation
Standardized test scores
Special application forms and materials
Departmental requirements can be found in the Graduate Catalog, on the department’s website

Tuition Fee

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International

8796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4398 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

8796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4398 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

5796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2898 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Jackson

1080 - 1645 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Jackson

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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