Mississippi

Contact Information

Address:
Mississippi Department of Education
Central High School Building
Division of Educator Licensure, Suite 101
359 North West Street
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771

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, passing score is 143.

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
• Pass Praxis II (Library Media Specialist)

OR

Pathway 3:

• Hold a 5-year Educator License
• Pass Praxis II (Library Media Specialist).

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.