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All licensure programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program allows undergraduates to explore teaching as a career option and to become fully prepared and licensed to teach successfully at the elementary or the secondary level within the regular framework of a Millsaps BA or BS degree. Participants can major in an academic subject and earn Secondary and/or Middle School Licensure in Art, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, English, Drama (Performing Arts), Social Studies, Mathematics, Music Education Instrumental, Music Education Vocal, Physics, Psychology, Sciences, Theatre, and world languages including French, Latin, Spanish, and German. Students may major in Elementary Education and receive licensure at the elementary school level. Students may also Minor in Education. Supplemental Licensure is available in Mild/Moderate Disability and Gifted.

Students may minor in Education as preparation for teaching in independent or private schools. If students decide late in their college career that traditional licensure would provide additional flexibility and options, they may student teach at a reduced tuition the year after graduation.

Program participants may elect to teach abroad during their student teaching semester, or take other courses towards their majors or areas of concentration abroad. A variety of options are available including programs in Germany, Canada, the Yucatan, South America, and Department of Defense schools.

Students may opt to become Lilly Service Interns or Lilly Fellows, programs designed to encourage exploration into the relationship between work, meaning, and service to others. Both the Service Interns and the Fellows programs, when successfully completed, appear on students' permanent transcript. Stipends are available.

Scholarship opportunities are frequently available for students seeking traditional teacher licensure and those willing to teach in high needs areas after graduation.

Student research is guided through review and active participation in models of action research, directly supported by faculty field research, course work, and conferences.

The combination of our experienced-based program with nationally recognized academic majors creates highly competitive graduates with teaching credentials. The teacher preparation program provides placement services to Millsaps students and alumni seeking teaching positions in elementary and secondary schools, both public and private.

Direct, hands-on teaching and learning opportunities are integrated throughout the licensure process. The strength of the Millsaps teacher preparation program is its field-based approach to professional development.

The Millsaps College Principals' Institute, a component of the department, brings distinguished national scholars and speakers to campus, along with other noteworthy campus lecture series and events. Licensure candidates participate with principals and other professionals in sessions led by renowned authors and experts.

The teacher preparation programs enhance the outstanding academic majors at Millsaps; this is one of the primary reasons our graduates are so highly sought after by employers and graduate programs. Our students are prepared to immediately enter the fields of teaching and education and are readily accepted into graduate schools of law, psychology, religion, business, education, medicine, the sciences, and others. For those students who know they want a career in education, our acclaimed, nationally accredited program is a perfect match. For those who are unsure of their long-term career goals, we offer a means to earn a living while contributing to society and becoming more competitive for future graduate study or work experience.