Educational Studies Concentration, Elementary Education Specialization
| MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Elementary Education Specialization | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 517 | 3 |
| ETEC 586 or ETEC 587 (or other approved technology course) | 3 |
| Approved Research course
Suggested: EDPY 505, EDPY 506, EDPY 550, ESM 577, ESM 583 |
3 |
| Concentration: Elementary Education courses | 12 minimum |
| Additional Course Requirements | |
| For Thesis Option: | |
| TPTE 500
Related Studies |
6
6 |
| For Course only with Examination Option: | |
| Related Studies | 12 |
| For Both Options
Two-thirds of total credit hours for MS degree must be 500-level or above |
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- Amy Broemmel
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- Jennifer Jordan
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- Kristin Rearden
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- Amanda Rigell
Amy Broemmel, associate professor and elementary education team co-lead
Jennifer Jordan, clinical associate professor and elementary education team co-lead
Kristin Rearden, professor and STEM education team co-lead
Amanda Rigell, clinical assistant professor, elementary education
The Elementary Education programs are aligned to the national standards provided by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), as well as to the State of Tennessee Educator Preparation Provider Literacy Standards.
Candidates may elect to complete the MS degree in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration with a Thesis or a Non-Thesis option. The requirements for these options are:
Thesis: Minimum 33 semester hours of coursework (2/3 at 500-level or above), and satisfactory completion of written thesis and oral defense of thesis;
Non-Thesis: Minimum of 33 semester hours of coursework (2/3 at 500-level or above), and satisfactory completion of written comprehensive examination
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
Amy Broemmel, associate professor and elementary education instructional team co-lead
Email: broemmel@utk.edu