Major: Elementary Education K-6 Minors: Secondary Education 7-12 in:
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For more information, contact department chair, Dr. Stokes or Dean of Education, Dr. Rasberry.
The School of Education affirms the call of teachers into the vocation of teaching. In today’s schools, we are challenged to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. The program seeks to prepare students by providing strong academic content preparation, by developing professional knowledge and skills to become agents of change within the classroom, and by affirming the qualities of integrity, compassion and leadership through service. Our mission is to produce not only well-trained state certified teachers, but also concerned, compassionate individuals who value each human life and who are dedicated to helping each student fulfill his God given potential. The Department is committed to helping each student develop leadership skills and model a servant attitude that exemplifies Christian principles in their relationship with their schools and communities.
Education offers a major in Elementary Education K-6. Student wishing to teach at the Middle or High school should select a major in an approved minor area. Prospective secondary teachers should meet all requirements for a major in the subject area in which they plan to teach and for the minor in education.
Students planning to teach in either the elementary or secondary school must not only meet requirements for graduation from Belhaven College but must also complete courses specified for teacher licensure. A Mississippi Teacher’s License which entitles the holder to teach in the elementary and secondary schools in Mississippi are issued by the State Department of Education, Division of Teacher Certification, Jackson, Mississippi. Applications may be secured from the MDE website, www.mde.k12.ms.us. Students who plan to teach in states other than Mississippi are responsible for securing all requirements and forms. Graduation from the program does not guarantee a license will be issued.
All programs in Teacher Education are subject to any changes in teacher licensure issued from the Mississippi State Department of Education
ADMISSION TO BELHAVEN COLLEGE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADMIT ONE TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
