The School of Education and Psychology (SOEP) located in the Walter Washington Administration/Classroom Building (WWACB), also offers a non-teaching degree in psychology for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in psychology and related fields. You also can pursue a bachelor’s degree in general studies, working with your advisor to create a personalized program of study.

Special Announcements for Teacher Education

Guidance for Applicants Seeking to Obtain Educator Licensure under 2020 COVID-19 Admission and Licensure Test Suspension Provision After December 31, 2021

On March 26, 2020, during its Special Called meeting the Mississippi Board of Education granted approval to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to suspend the admission and licensure test criteria through December 31, 2021. Effective January 1, 2022, all applicants seeking admission to an MBE approved educator preparation program or those seeking to obtain a license of any type that is issued by the MDE Division of Educator Licensure, shall meet all requirements in effect on the date the complete application for program admission or licensure is received by the respective Mississippi Board of Education approved educator preparation provider or MDE Division of Educator Licensure, as appropriate. All individuals that were unconditionally admitted to or completed a Mississippi Board of Education approved educator preparation pathway under the COVID-19 test suspension provisions on or before December 31, 2021, shall adhere to the following guidelines in order to be granted the license sought without being subject to meeting the admission test and licensure test requirements.

Accreditation

In 2015, Alcorn State University’s School of Education and Psychology received initial accreditation for seven years from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The 2015 review included the following programs: Elementary Education, Biology, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Social Science and Master of Arts in Teaching ( MAT). The next accreditation visit will use the CAEP Standards and is scheduled for Spring 2022.

CAEP  Third Party Comments

CAEP Accreditation Visit: Call for Third Party Comments

The School of Education and Psychology from Alcorn State University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) from February 13-15, 2022.

ASU Quality Assurance System

LiveText is a Course Management System that allows students to organize and complete online assignments for the School of Education.

CAEP Annual Reporting Measures

LiveText is a Course Management System that allows students to organize and complete online assignments for the School of Education.

Department of Education
and Psychology

Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Office of Field Experiences and Student Teaching

As you enter into your practicum experiences in the field, beginning with course- based observations and culminating with student teaching, we would like to welcome and congratulate you on your decision to become future educators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scores for the CORE/AREA exam are sent through the mail to the address that was put on the exit examination application. Students should give two weeks from test date for exams to be reviewed and graded.

Yes, it is possible to attend only in the summer and obtain a master’s degree. This only applies at the master’s degree level.

The Department of Education and Psychology administers a curriculum for undergraduate majors in Elementary Education, General Studies, and Psychology. Additionally, the department offers courses for secondary teacher education majors that will meet the state requirements for certification in the various teaching areas on the secondary levels.

Undergraduates should consult a teacher education advisor as soon as they decide to pursue teacher education. The education degree & certification at Alcorn State University are designed to be completed within the four-year program but there are certification requirements which must be completed during the four year time period.

The Degree in Elementary Education requires a total of 124 Credit Hours of approved course work in order to receive at the Bachelor’s level.

Yes, All students majoring in Elementary Education may obtain a concentration in nursery, mathematics, social studies, language arts, reading, etc. by successfully completing 21 additional hours.

To find out who your advisor is, students should see the Advisement page, located under the Department of Education and Psychology tab to the right.

SOEP Faculty & Staff

Dr. LaShundia Carson
Acting Associate Dean
Acting Director, Office of Field Experience &
Student Teaching
Phone: (601) 877-2371
Fax: (601) 877-6319
Email: [email protected]

Mrs. Gretchen Buckles
Special Assistant to the Dean/Certification Analyst
Phone: (601) 877-6141
Fax: (601) 877-6319
Email: [email protected]