GRADUATE RESIDENCY

Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) Program
Beginning in summer 2022, the first cohort of MTR students began studying at USM with
support from a $2-million grant from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).
MTR is part of a statewide initiative to expand and diversify the teacher pipeline
so that all students have teachers who are well-prepared, appropriately licensed and
can serve as role models. To learn more about MDE's goals for MTR, visit mdek12.org/OTL/MTR. To learn more about USM's grant: CLICK HERE
Program Components
- For Graduate Students Who Do Not Already Possess an Educator License
- 1 Year Master’s Program (Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters) in Inclusive Elementary
Education that Prepares Candidates for Elementary K-6 and Special Education Mild/Moderate
K-8 Licensure
- Full Academic Year Residency Experience in Local Elementary Classroom
- Participants Receive: Full Scholarships, Textbooks and Testing Fees
- Living Stipends Available for Qualified Candidates
- Participants Interview with USM and Partnering Districts as Part of Selection Process
- Applicants Must Already Possess a Bachelor's Degree and Either Meet the Minimum Required
Passing Score on the Praxis Core, Have a 21 or Higher on the ACT/SAT Equivalent, or
Have a 3.0 GPA (60 Hours of Coursework)
Degree Plan
Inclusive Elementary Education MAT Degree Plan
2023-24 Partner School Districts
- Columbia School District
- Forrest County School District
- Hattiesburg Public School District
- Jackson County School District
- Jefferson Davis County School District
- Moss Point School District
- Pass Christian Public School District
- Perry County School District
- South Pike School District
Application Process

The application for the 2023-24 MTR cohort is closed. Complete the "Ask a Question"
form below to be informed of the next application cycle.
MTR FAQ Page ASK A QUESTION
