Special Education Professional Internship Concentration (Post-Baccalaureate)
The MS in Teacher Education, Special Education Professional Internship Concentration prepares special education teachers in grades K-12. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn a Master of Science degree in Teacher Education. Then they complete the Professional Year – graduate coursework and a yearlong internship that leads to a master’s degree and teacher licensure.
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| MS in Teacher Education, Special Education Professional Internship Concentration | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 574 | 2-3 |
| TPTE 575 | 12 |
| TPTE 591 | 4 |
| Concentration: Special Education courses | |
| SPED 553 | 3 |
| SPED 530 | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| For Thesis Option: TPTE 500 and successful defense of the thesis |
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| For Course only with Examination Option: Successful completion of a comprehensive exam with a grade of Pass is required |
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- Tara Moore
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- Donna Alderman
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- Sherry Bell
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- Alexis Boucher
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- David Cihak
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- Mari-Beth Coleman
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- Julie Owens
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- Kristen Secora
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- Cate Smith
Tara Moore, associate professor and team lead
Donna Alderman, senior lecturer and internship supervisor
Sherry Bell, professor
Alexis Boucher, assistant professor
David Cihak, professor
Mari Beth Coleman, associate professor and co-director of undergraduate studies
Julie Owens, assistant professor
Cate Smith, clinical associate professor
Kristen Secora, assistant professor and audiology and speech pathology program coordinator
The Special Education programs are aligned to the national standards provided by the Council for Exceptional Children, the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), and the Behavior Analysis Certification Board as well as Tennessee Literacy Standards.
Students completing the MS in Teacher Education, Special Education Professional Internship Concentration have two options:
Thesis: 42 graduate credit hours for the Thesis Option, including TPTE 500 (6 credit hours)
Non-Thesis/Project: 36 graduate credit hours for the Course Only with Comprehensive Exam Option
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
Tara Moore, associate professor and instructional team lead
Email: tara.moore@utk.edu