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Master of Science in Teacher Education

Secondary Science (6-12) Education Professional Internship Concentration (Post-Baccalaureate)

The MS in Teacher Education, Secondary Science Education Professional Internship Concentration prepares candidates to teach middle grades science or high school science. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn an undergraduate degree in a STEM field, and an undergraduate minor in secondary science or secondary science education. Then they complete the Professional Year – graduate coursework and a yearlong internship that leads to a master’s degree and teacher licensure.

Undergraduates – Apply here

Post-Baccalaureates – Apply here

MS in Teacher Education, Secondary Science (6-12) Education Professional Internship Concentration Credit Hours
Required Courses  
TPTE 574 – Analysis of Teaching 2-3
TPTE 575 – Professional Internship 12
TPTE 591 – Clinical Studies 4
Concentration: Secondary Science (6-12) Education courses
TPTE 517 3
REED 543 3
Electives 6
For Thesis Option:

TPTE 500

 

6

Successful defense of the thesis
For Course only with Examination Option:
Successful completion of a comprehensive exam with a grade of Pass is required

Mehmet Aydeniz, professor and instructional team lead

Joshua Rosenberg, assistant professor

The Secondary Science Education programs are aligned to the National Science Teaching Association’s standards for teacher preparation.

Students completing the MS in Teacher Education, Secondary Science (6-12) 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:

Mehmet Aydeniz, professor and instructional team lead

Email: maydeniz@utk.edu