Please note: This information was last updated in 2023. Check with your state for the most recent information.

Mississippi

Contact Information

Address:
Mississippi Department of Education
359 North West St.
Jackson, MS 39201

601.359.3513

Mississippi Department of Education: https://mdek12.org/

Certification Requirements

Teacher Licensure Needed: Yes

Master's Degree Needed: No

Praxis II Library Media Content Test Needed: Yes, candidates need a score of 143 or above. The test is listed as Instructional Support Personnel.

Other Testing Needed: No

Description: The certification for a Library Media Specialist is an endorsement to the initial license. The area of licensure is considered Instructional Support Personnel.

Evaluation Process for Licensure:

There are three ways to obtain a Library Media endorsement in Mississippi:

Pathway 1:

• Complete a Bachelor's degree program or higher in a library media program.
• Pass the Praxis I
• Pass the Praxis II (Principles of Learning & Teaching)
• Pass the Praxis II (Library Media Specialist).

OR

Pathway 2:

• Hold a five-year Educator License
• Complete an approved LME program

OR

Pathway 3:

• Hold a 5-year Educator License

Reciprocity: Yes, a 5-year license is granted to candidates who hold a valid out-of-state (K-12) license in an area in which Mississippi issues an endorsement. Mississippi follows the Interstate Agreement with the 50 states and the District of Columbia in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification (NASDEC). However, one must meet the state's requirements for teaching licensure. Further information can be found at http://www.nasdtec.net/?InterstateAgreements.