Educational Opportunities

William Carey's School of Education strives to offer educational opportunities to the students of Mississippi. Please take a look at the events below and give us a call if you have questions or need any assistance.

The Center for Creative Scholars serves as a laboratory and research organization within the advanced program in Gifted Education offered by the School of Education. In both the Winter and Summer seasons, our organization presents stimulating opportunities for gifted learners to engage in creative exploration. These events provide teachers in the program with hands-on experience working with exceptional learners in an organic setting.

During the month of January, we offer STEAM SATURDAY, a program designed for gifted learners in grades 2-6. This one-day event features STEM-based activities integrated with the arts, encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

In June, we host SUMMER EX-STREAM, a three-day program for gifted learners in grades 2-6 that provides opportunities for critical thinking and musical experiences. Participants conclude the program with a creative musical performance.

While it is recommended that participants be enrolled in an intellectually gifted program at their school, it is not mandatory. We welcome participation from homeschool learners as well.

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Teacher Assistant Scholarship

Traditional Route (Undergraduate)

  •  $9,000/year scholarship for Education courses
  • Free textbooks for all courses
  • 100% online
  • May stay in your current position as a Teacher Assistant

Alternate Route (MAT)

  • 50% tuition waiver for the first three courses leading to licensure

National Board-Certified teachers

Specialist Degree, Instructional Leadership

• Teacher Leader endorsement
• Complete in 12 months
• Credits may be used towards a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership (PhD or EdD)
• National Board-Certified teachers receive up to 6 hours of credit

Master’s Degree, Curriculum & Instruction

• Can be completed in 12 months
• National Board-Certified Teachers receive up to 6 hours of credit in Elementary or Secondary Education

Tuition-Free Course for License Renewal

• Tuition-free, 100% online, 3-hour graduate course: EDU 590 The Teacher’s Pedagogical Performance
• Can be used as an elective in the MEd Elementary and Secondary degrees

Master’s Degree, Physical Education

• 100% online
• 18 hours of graduate credit
• Qualifies you to teach on the collegiate level

Doctoral Degree, Educational Leadership

• EdD or PhD
• No dissertation requirement for the EdD
• Alternate assessment or alternative writing course in lieu of the GRE
• Completers of NISL, CEO Leadership Academy, or EPIC receive up to six hours of credit

Doctoral Degree, Neurodiversity Studies

• PhD
• Accepting applications now

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