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Master of Science in Teacher Education

Educational Studies Concentration, Mathematics Education Specialization

The MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Mathematics Education Specialization is for licensed teachers who are interested in advancing their knowledge about elementary education or are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level. It does not lead to teacher licensure. It is possible to incorporate coursework leading to completion of an appropriate graduate certificate program (i.e. Secondary Mathematics Education) into the degree.

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MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Mathematics 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: Mathematics 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

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

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:

Frances Harper, assistant professor and STEM instructional team co-lead

Email: francesharper@utk.edu