Teacher Education in Arts & Sciences
(K-12, Middle, and High School)
Teacher Education in Arts & Sciences
Do You Want to Be A K-12, Middle, and/or High School Teacher?
Looking for a career with great job security and benefits, a generous retirement plan, flexibility during the summer, numerous opportunities for student loan forgiveness, and a chance to work with others equally committed to making a difference in the lives of young Mississippians? Choose from one of our licensure programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and make a difference through your career!
Teacher Licensure in Arts & Sciences
Our licensure programs in the Arts and Sciences combine innovative, exciting classes in the subject area with education classes that teach students the practical skills they'll need in the classroom. Students graduate with a degree in their subject and a license to teach in the state of Mississippi.
Programs in Arts & Sciences
The following licensure programs in the College of Arts and Sciences lead to a license to teach K-12, Middle, and/or High School:
Biological Sciences (Licensure) BS
- Grade Levels: 7-12
- Contact (Hattiesburg): Dr.%20Allison%20Downing
Learn more about the Biological Sciences Licensure
Chemistry (Licensure) BS
- Grade Levels: 7-12
- Contact (Hattiesburg): Dr.%20Deborah%20Booth
Dance (Dance Education Licensure) BFA
- Grade Levels: K-12
- Contact (Hattiesburg): Julie%20Hammond
Learn more about the Dance Education Licensure
English (Licensure) BA
· Grade Levels: 7-12
· Contact (Hattiesburg): Dr.%20Rebecca%20Powell
Learn more about the English Licensure
History (Licensure in Social Studies) BA
· Grade Levels: 7-12
· Contact (Hattiesburg): Bradley%20Phillis
Learn more about the History Licensure
Mathematics (Licensure) BS
- Grade Levels: 7-12
- Contact (Hattiesburg): Susan%20Ross
- Contact (Gulf Park): Marlene%20Naquin
Learn more about the Mathematics Licensure
Music Education (Choral Licensure) BMEd
- Grade Levels: K-12
- Contact (Hattiesburg): Stacey%20Miles
Learn more about the Music Ed Choral Licensure
Music Education (Instrumental Licensure) BMEd
- Grade Levels: K-12
- Contact (Hattiesburg) : Stacey%20Miles
Learn more about the Music Ed Instrumental Licensure
Physics (Licensure) BS
- Grade Levels: 9-12
- Contact (Hattiesburg): Dr.%20Chris%20Sirola
Learn more about the Physics Licensure
World Languages (Licensure) BA
- Grade Levels: K-12
- Contact (French): Dr.%20Joanne%20Burnett
- Contact (Spanish): Leah%20Fonder-Solano
Learn more about the World Languages Licensure
Career Outlook
Qualified teachers are always in demand, and as Mississippi's largest and oldest state-supported teacher training school, Southern Miss is proud to provide skilled teachers to meet the needs of our state and region.
To learn more about the benefits of being a teacher, visit the Mississippi Department of Education.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Programs at The University of Southern Mississippi that prepare students for initial licensure as educators are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements of guidelines for reciprocity. The University of Southern Mississippi cannot confirm whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. For specific information, please contact Jennifer%20Wild.
*If you are seeking information about teaching elementary school, visit the College of Education and Human Sciences.
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