Specialization - Social Studies
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
Description
The M.A. in curriculum and instruction is offered for students who participate in the Mississippi Teacher Corps program. Teacher Corps is a two-year program, similar to the Peace Corps, that recruits college graduates to teach in the Mississippi Delta. The program is designed for noneducation majors and offers a host of benefits, including: - Teacher training and certification; - Full scholarship for a master's degree in education; - Job placement that includes full pay ($30,000+) and benefits; - The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in one of the poorest areas of the country.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30
Course Requirements
See your department chair or advisor for major specific requirements.
Emphasis - Secondary Education
Specialization - Social Studies
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