2026-27 Graduate Residency Application Open - Apply Now 

Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

 

Interested in learning more about our teacher degree programs?
Join us for an in-person open house event! LEARN MORE

Open House Dates, Times and Locations:
Jan. 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. | USM Hattiesburg Campus
Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Magee
Feb. 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. | Comfort Inn & Suites McComb
Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. | Jackson County/Moss Point Location TBA
March 2026 Date/Time TBA | USM Gulf Park Campus

 

The Mississippi Center for Apprenticeships and Residency in Education (MCARE) provides support for accessible pathways and career advancement in education. Programs include undergraduate and graduate teacher residency and the state’s first teacher apprenticeship and principal apprenticeship pathways.

MCARE takes a fundamentally different approach to training teacher candidates by integrating long-term clinical placements with academic coursework that aligns with everyday classroom experiences. This challenging and rewarding program allows graduates to enter their first full-time jobs with invaluable preparation and a true understanding of what it takes to be a teacher.


With guidance from the National Center for Teacher Residencies, the center supports high-quality training for teacher candidates enrolled in educator preparation programs in USM's School of Education. The center welcomes collaboration with partners statewide to expand these efforts.

Funding for these programs made possible by: