Middle Grades Science (6-8) Education Professional Internship Concentration (Post-Baccalaureate)
The MS in Teacher Education, Middle Grades Science (6-8) Education Professional Internship Concentration prepares candidates to teach science in grades 6-8. Candidates earn an undergraduate degree in a STEM field and an undergraduate minor in middle grades science education. Then they complete the Professional Year, which includes graduate coursework and a yearlong internship that leads to a master’s degree and teacher licensure. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students.
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| MS in Teacher Education, Middle Grades Science (6-8) Education Professional Internship Concentration | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 574 | 2-3 |
| TPTE 575 | 12 |
| TPTE 591 | 4 |
| Concentration: Middle Grades Science (6-8) Education courses | |
| TPTE 517 | 3 |
| REED 543 | 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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- Kristin Rearden
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- Yolanda Kirkpatrick
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- Elizabeth MacTavish
Kristin Rearden, clinical professor and STEM / science team co-lead
Yolanda Kirkpatrick, clinical associate professor
Elizabeth MacTavish, clinical assistant professor
The Middle Grades Science Education programs are aligned to the National Science Teaching Association’s standards for teacher preparation.
Students completing the MS in Teacher Education, Middle Grades Science (6-8) Education Professional Internship Concentration have two options:
Thesis: 30 graduate credit hours for the Thesis Option, including TPTE 500 (6 credit hours)
Non-Thesis/Project: 33 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:
Kristin Rearden, clinical professor and STEM instructional team co-lead
Email: krearden@utk.edu