The curriculum is designed to prepare well-qualified and committed teaching professionals. Every child in Mississippi needs and deserves a quality teacher. Each program seeks to assist teachers in developing a strong knowledge base relative to curriculum development, instructional strategies, school improvement and leadership. Graduate students are encouraged to apply educational technology in their own learning and in the school setting.
Faculty members encourage inquiry into the nature of learning and the effects of teaching.
The curriculum seeks to continually expand the students' professional knowledge. Teachers are encouraged to access current research to become more knowledgeable about innovations and to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and practices. Teachers are trained to use a variety of instructional strategies that promote students' development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills. The curriculum focuses on the application of leadership skills in enhancing instruction in the classroom. Teachers are provided opportunities to utilize leadership skills within the classroom, among fellow faculty members and the administration, and with parents and the community to facilitate school improvement.