The Master of Science with a major in teacher education has three concentrations: Educational Studies, Professional Internship, and Practitioner.
Educational Studies Concentration
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.
- Art Education
- American Sign Language (ASL) Education
- Cultural Studies in Educational Foundations
- Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- ESL Education
- Literacy Education
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education
- Social Science Education
- Special Education
- World Language 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 Concentration
The Professional Internship concentration is designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure.
- Art Education
- American Sign Language (ASL) Education
- Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- ESL Education
- Social Science Education
- Special Education
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education
- World Language Education
Practitioner Concentration
The Practitioner Concentration (job-embedded) is designed for students seeking initial (Practitioner) licensure in a high-needs area such as special education, ASL, STEM, or world languages while serving as the instructor of record at a partnership school system or private school. This program is for students who have completed an undergraduate degree. 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. More information on this program is available here.
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration
The Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program prepares teachers and professionals to use the science of ABA and encompasses the BCBA Coursework required to apply to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). Our BCBA Coursework includes a Verified Course Sequence* (VCS) approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International® and is available for students enrolled in graduate, degree-seeking programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, and School Psychology.