Minimum Requirements for this Endorsement:

 

1. Education

Applicant myst have earned a two-year degree (associate degree) or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.

 

2. Technology Literacy and Related Assessment of that Competency

Validate technology competency by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).

 

3. Occupational Experience and Related Assessment of that Experience

Associate degree must have at least two years of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years.  Experience appropriate to the subject to be taught.

 

Passing score on the Welding Assessment:  TOCA at RCU-Welding or hold American Welding Society (AWS) Certification.

 

Note:  if the applicant meets all requirements listed above, that applicant will be issued a 975 endorsement-a five year license.  If the applicant meets the educational and occupational experience requirements, but does not meet all other requirements, the applicant may be issued one (1) three-year endorsement (license), and all requirements stated above must be satisfied prior to the ending date of that license.