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
- 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.[/half]
Professional Internship Concentration
The Professional Internship concentration is designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure.
- Art 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 or world languages while serving as 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.