Mathematics Education Professional Internship Concentration (Post-Baccalaureate)
The Mathematics Education Professional Internship concentration is intended for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure in Mathematics 6-12 or Mathematics 6-10. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn an undergraduate degree in mathematics, and a minor in Secondary 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, Mathematics Education Professional Internship Concentration | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 574 | 2-3 |
| TPTE 575 | 12 |
| TPTE 591 | 3-4 |
| Concentration: Mathematics Education courses | |
| TPTE 517 | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| 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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- Frances Harper
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- David Bowers
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- Elizabeth Dyer
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- Lynn Hodge
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- Terri Hopkins
Frances Harper, assistant professor and STEM / math team co-lead
David Bowers, clinical assistant professor
Missy Cosby, assistant professor (not pictured)
Elizabeth Dyer, research assistant professor
Lynn Hodge, department head and professor
Terri Hopkins, clinical associate professor
Students completing the MS in Teacher Education, Mathematics Education Professional Internship Concentration have two options:
Thesis: 42 graduate credit hours for the Thesis Option, including TPTE 500 (6 credit hours)
Non-Thesis: 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:
Frances Harper, assistant professor and STEM instructional team co-lead
Email: francesharper@utk.edu