The Master of Science in Teacher Education major has four concentrations: Applied Behavior Analysis (non-licensure), Educational Studies (non-licensure), Professional Internship (initial licensure) (post-baccalaureate), and Practitioner (initial licensure) (job-embedded)
Admissions, Tuition and Fees, and Financial Aid Information
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (Non-Licensure)
The Master of Science in Teacher Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concentration is designed to prepare professionals to use core behavior analytic skills to improve the lives of children, adolescents, and adults with unique learning and behavior challenges. Through the ABA Concentration, students will take the Association of Behavior Analysts International® Verified Course Sequence* (VCS) necessary to pursue certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). *This concentration does not lead to teacher licensure.
Educational Studies Concentration (Non-Licensure)
The Educational Studies concentration does not lead to initial licensure. It is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. Specialization areas include:
- American Sign Language (ASL) education
- Art Education
- Cultural Studies in Educational Foundations
- Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Literacy Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Science Education
- Special Education
- STEM Education (Distance Education only)
- World Languages / ESL Education
Non-licensed applicants to Education Studies concentration will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must have a strong disciplinary background and professional goals, which can be fostered through participation in the non-licensure program.
Professional Internship Concentrations (Post-Baccalaureate) (Initial Licensure)
The Professional Internship (Post-Baccalaureate) concentrations are designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure. The Professional Internship (Post-Baccalaureate) programs allow you to concurrently earn a Master’s degree while serving as an intern under the supervision of a highly skilled Mentor Teacher in a local school. Concentrations include:
- American Sign Language (ASL) Education
- Art Education
- Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Elementary Education
- English Education and English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Grades Mathematics Education (6-8)
- Middle Grades Science Education (6-8)
- Science Education
- Social Science Education
- Special Education
- World Languages Education
Practitioner Concentration (Job-Embedded Program) (Initial Licensure) – Distance Education only
The Practitioner Concentration (job-embedded) is designed for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree and are seeking initial (Practitioner) licensure in a high-needs area while serving as the instructor of record at a partnership school system or private school. Specialization areas include:
- American Sign Language (ASL) Education
- Art Education
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Education
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Grades Mathematics Education (6-8)
- Middle Grades Science Education (6-8)
- Science Education
- Social Science Education
- Special Education
- World Languages Education
Students must be admitted to the Graduate School and meet content/subject knowledge requirements. Students have three years to meet state and program licensure requirements.