Program Overview

Elementary Education Program

The Elementary Education undergraduate program is designed to prepare teacher candidates with the essential foundations for instructing children in grades K-8. Licensure at the undergraduate level requires students to declare either an early childhood or middle school concentration.

Curriculum

The program offers two concentrations:

• Elementary Education Curriculum - Early Childhood Concentration
• Elementary Education Curriculum - Middle School Concentration

Program Details

In addition to elementary licensure, candidates can also earn add-on endorsements in:

• Music
• Art
• Physical education
• Technology
• Special education

Students have the option of enrolling in the program on the Starkville Campus, Meridian Campus, or online through the Center for Distance Education.

Department Information

The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership is located in Allen Hall 310, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

Graduate Programs

The university also offers Graduate Programs, including:

• Master's Degrees
• Specialist Degrees
• Doctorate Degrees
• Comp Exams

Online Programs

Online Programs are available, including:

• Elementary Education (BS)
• MATS
• MATX
• School Administration (MS)
• School Administration (EdS)
• Teacher Leadership (MS)
• Teacher Leadership (EdS)