MAPQT

What is MAPQT?

MAPQT is an alternative route to teacher licensure sponsored by the Mississippi Community College Foundation and approved by the Mississippi Department of Education. This program is designed as an alternative teacher training track for those who desire to become a classroom instructor. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, pass CORE (or 21 or higher on ACT) and Praxis Subject Assessment (formerly Praxis II) in specific subject areas.

What’s included in the training?

During the ninety clock-hour workshops, participants will receive training from national board-certified teachers in skills essential for being successful in the classroom. Participants will be required to complete a portfolio, which will be beneficial to them as they seek employment.

Workshop topics include:

• Effective Teaching Strategies
• State Curriculum Frameworks
• Planning and Instruction
• Classroom Management Skills
• Use of Technology in Instruction
• Emphasis on Special Education

Who is eligible?

Program applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. 1. 1. Hold an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from a nationally/regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
      2. Have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA in *pre-major coursework.
         Download MAPQT Pre-Major Worksheet
      3. Have passing scores on CORE or at least a *21 on ACT.
         • Reading: Test Code: 5712 | Passing Score: 156
         • Writing: Test Code: 5722 | Passing Score: 162
         • Math: Test Code: 5732 | Passing Score: 150
      4. Have passing score on Praxis Subject Assessment (formerly Praxis II), Specialty Area Test that is accepted in area of endorsement.

* While a student must only have a 2.75 GPA in pre-major coursework to be considered for admission, this does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Due to new legislative requirements that went into effect September 30, 2015, the cohort group of students accepted at the time of a student’s admission must have at least a 3.00 GPA average as a whole.

MAPQT 2019 Program Costs

Tuition: $2,500

See the Payment Schedule below

Application Fee: $50.00 Non-refundable

Summer Session: $1550.00 which includes training, manual, resource book, and materials.

Fee due date: May 15, 2019

Saturday session fees only apply to participants who secure a teaching position.

Saturday Session: $900 (can be paid in two installments)

• 1st installment of $450 will be due September 10, 2019
• 2nd installment of $450 will be due November 12, 2019

* Refund Information: Any participant who leaves the program on or after June 03, 2019 will not be eligible for tuition reimbursement.

In what subject areas can an alternate path license be obtained?

The following reflects the most current test codes and passing Praxis II scores. If you took an older version of any of the below listed tests, please contact our office to see if the scores are still valid. Call 601-321-3902

*Note*
When registering to take your Praxis Subject Assessment (formerly Praxis II) exam, your scores may be sent directly to our office by entering school code #1483.

*Your Praxis Subject Assessment scores will be emailed to you by ETS-Praxis in PDF format. We will accept the emailed scores as ORIGINALS if they are PRINTED IN COLOR . We recommend that you print several copies for your use, as the PDF file will only be viewable for 30 days.

Does successful completion of the MAPQT program lead to a teaching license?

Successful completion of the summer program qualifies the participant for a three-year alternate path teaching license. In order to receive a five-year teaching license, the new teacher must successfully complete the following during the first teaching year:

1. New Teacher Practicum – Attendance is required at nine Saturday sessions held monthly during the first year of teaching. The focus of the New Teacher Practicum is to provide additional training in classroom management, peer coaching, school law, data analysis, methods for improving instruction, and other issues that new teachers may encounter.
2. Local school district mentoring and first year teacher intensive induction program
3. Completion of peer, mentor, and program coordinator observations
4. Completion of all required assignments to be included in the first year teacher’s portfolio

Where is the training offered?

Currently, summer workshops are offered at seven community college campuses throughout the state.