State Certification Requirements for Teachers of Latin
Mississippi
Certification Terminology
Professional Certification, Foreign Language
Grade Level of Certification:
K-12
Degree Requirement:
B.A. minimum
Subject Matter Requirements:
Major (21 credits with C or higher)
Professional Training in Education Required:
Yes
Subject Test:
Praxis II
Additional Requirements for Advanced Certification:
1. Ten (10) continuing education units (CEUs) in content or job/skill related area. OR
2. Three (3) semester-hours in content area AND five (5) continuing education units (CEUs) in content area.
OR
3. Six (6) semester hours in content area.
OR
4. Completion of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards process.
Links:
Overview: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/index.html
Requirement Specifics: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/licensure_guidelines.htm
Routes to Licensure: https://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/licensure_application.htm
Contact: ldungan@mde.k12.ms.us
