Latanya Knowles
Online EDU
I absolutely love Belhaven’s Online Program. Everyone is so helpful and that has eased the transition. The online classes are wonderful. Whenever I have had any questions or concerns I was answered with patience and very promptly. I can now achieve my goal of becoming a teacher by this fall. I would most definitely recommend Belhaven’s Online Program to anyone. It has truly been a blessing.
Belhaven University, previously Belhaven College has a proven track record of graduating students of high academic quality and strong ethical character. The College has established a solid academic reputation for serving adult students pursuing Graduate Teacher Education degrees. The faculty and staff have demonstrated the ability to design and deliver quality academic programs for working adults.
Educating quality teachers. Belhaven University has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence in preparing teachers.
Meeting the needs of adult learners. Belhaven has been providing adult education to Central Mississippi for a number of years and has established a solid academic reputation for serving the adult learner.
Imparting a Christian world and life view. Students in today’s classrooms need teachers of high academic quality and strong Christian character. All courses taught at Belhaven are purposefully designed to enable students to develop a biblical worldview in order to grapple with the major moral and philosophical issues of life.
Creating teacher leaders. At Belhaven, the faculty and staff believe that teachers should provide leadership in our classrooms, schools and communities. The curriculum for the Mississippi Alternate Teacher Certification incorporates knowledge based on effective leadership and offers multiple opportunities for students to practice leadership skills throughout the programs. We believe success in today’s schools requires leadership at all levels.
The initial Mississippi Alternate Teacher Certification courses are designed for students who have a non-education undergraduate degree yet wish to become a certified teacher. The State of Mississippi requires unlicensed degree holders who wish to be licensed, to enroll in an alternative teacher certification program or another approved program. A qualified candidate must take EDU 501 and 506 (available online or at our Jackson and Olive Branch, Mississippi campuses), pass the Praxis I and II and meet all other requirements for degree seeking status in the MAT program (only available at our Jackson and Olive Branch, Mississippi campuses) before applying for a three year provisional Class A license. After successfully completing 1 year of teaching and Dimension courses EDU 502 and 503 (offered at our Jackson and Olive Branch, Mississippi campuses) a candidate may apply for a Class A standard (5 year) license. If a candidate completes the Master of Arts in Teaching program they would then apply for a Class AA standard license.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| EDU501 | Measurement and Evaluation Strategies | 3 |
| EDU506 | Classroom Management and Organization | 3 |
| TOTAL | 6 |
As you apply for admission to Belhaven University, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college. If you have any questions about admission, contact onlineadmission@belhaven.edu
