Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Elementary School Teachers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at University of Mississippi, Holmes Community College, Mississippi State, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Jackson State, Delta State, University of Mississippi, and MUW.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider MUW.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Rust College, Mississippi Valley State, Jackson State, and Alcorn State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Mississippi Valley State, Delta State, Jackson State, and Alcorn State.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Rust College, University of Mississippi, Mississippi College, and Jackson State.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Rust College, Mississippi Valley State, Alcorn State, and Blue Mountain.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Delta State, Mississippi Valley State, Alcorn State, and MUW.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Rust College, MUW, Alcorn State, and Blue Mountain.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Jackson State • Jackson, MS
Studying Elementary Education (completion in 2002)
• 7/23/2011
"I am very satisfied. I loved my school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It has a convenient location and good professors. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | It has a good reputation. It has produced many influential educators. |
| Program Quality | 4 | The program was placed on probation in 2000. They didn't inform the students. |
| Instruction | 4 | The professors were helpful and very knowledgeable. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The work was rigorous; however, only in a superficial way. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was very hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | The class schedules were flexible. They had classes available M-F. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The facilities were OK. Nothing to brag about. |
| Social Life | 4 | I didn't really have a social experience. I was all about school work. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I didn't receive any job placement assistance. I was on my own. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I can't say that I have any. Our alumni association is not very active. |
University Of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS
Studying Elementary Education (completion in 1965)
• 9/18/2011
"The instruction I received at USM has never failed to meet the requirements and knowledge-base needed to teach in public schools in Mississippi. I have always felt prepared to meet the challenges I face in classroom situations."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I can think of no better place to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills that are needed to teach in any classroom situation. Whenever the challenge is too great, the instructors at USM are readily available to offer assistance in helping one meet those challenges. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Working with new graduates from USM has revealed that the current requirements for a B.S. degree in Education are even more stringent than they were thirty or more years ago. |
| Program Quality | 10 | USM, before it was a university was well-known throughout the state as a major college for training teachers. Education was the foundation of the University from the start. It eventually evolved to offer degrees in numerous other fields but has kept its reputation as being a great institution for the training of teachers. |
| Instruction | 10 | The School of Education at USM provided hands-on experience with working with students in its student-teaching program. One could discover whether one has a love for teaching and interacting with children before the completion of the Ed. degree program. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The program of study encompasses many education courses, but it also requires a firm foundation in science, arts, and history. Students were well-prepared to meet the challenges that come with teaching a variety of subject matter. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | As stated earlier, students pursuing a B.S. degree in Education at USM are provided with opportunities to teach while learning about the profession. The campus provided a 'learning lab' where kindergarten children attended daily and were accessible to students working toward certification in lower-elementary education. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | The School of Education at USM has always worked with students to accommodate work/study programs, scheduling alternative classes at night or on extension into distant communities. They have been quick to open new class sessions when one section becomes full during enrollment to accommodate additional students who wish to take a course. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | USM has always provided excellent library resources, computer labs, and graduate-level TAs to help students thrive and be successful in their various programs. Each student is assigned a staff instructor who assists in class selection, the scheduling of classes, and helping to choose specialized fields of study. |
| Social Life | 5 | Having been a commuting day-student at USM, I rarely participated in extra-curricular activities so have limited knowledge about them. It is my understanding that USM is not known for having a party reputation. |
| Placement Services | 8 | Never having utilized the job placement program available at USM, I cannot say how valuable it is to new graduates. Fellow teachers who have used their services speak highly of them, however. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | The Alumni Association at USM rarely contacts its members with ongoing campus activities. They contact them annually when dues are to be collected or donations to the association are solicited. |
University Of Mississippi • Oxford, MS
Studying Accountancy (completion in 2005)
• 10/26/2011
"I love Ole Miss. It made me happy."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Anyone going into accounting would be a fool not to go to Ole Miss. I realize this is a survey for teachers, and I do teach now. I did accounting for three years before opting to teach math as a way to spend more time with my children. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Again, we are consistently ranked in the top 25 programs in the country. The school is also very small and selective of its students. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The University of Mississippi has one of the best accountancy programs in the country. They are consistently ranked in the top 25. |
| Instruction | 10 | My professors were very interesting and well qualified. Most of them were teaching out of textbooks they had written. There was also a lot of hands-on practical work that was instrumental in preparing me for work after college. |
| How Difficult | 9 | As a top ranked program, Ole Miss is challenging. If it were easy, it wouldn't be prestigious. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Very, very mixed. Some teachers were much more hands-on than others, especially in the tax curriculum. However, all professors gave some hands-on work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Freshman and sophomore years are more flexible, as most classes cross-list with the general business school. Once you enter the professional program junior year, the schedule is more rigid due to small class sizes. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | There is state-of-the-art equipment for the entire school of accountancy. Ole Miss is also home to the AICPA National Library. |
| Social Life | 10 | It's Ole Miss. Enough said. School spirit is alive and well. |
| Placement Services | 10 | We have 100% job placement. This is due mainly to the excellent internship program in place that gives college seniors 3 months of on-the-job training. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Alumni are very informed and involved. Frequent alumni emails, hardcopy mail-outs, and weekend events keep us close. |
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