Educational Studies Concentration, Social Science Specialization
The MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Social Science Education Specialization designed for individuals who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license in social science education, or for those preparing to teach social science education courses on the post-secondary level. This program does not lead to a teaching license.
| MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Social Science Specialization | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 517 | 3 |
| ETEC 586 or ETEC 587 (or other approved technology course) | 3 |
| Approved Research course
Suggested: EDPY 505, EDPY 506, EDPY 550, ESM 577, ESM 583 |
3 |
| Concentration: Social Science Education courses | 12 minimum |
| Additional Course Requirements | |
| For Thesis Option: | |
| TPTE 500
Related Studies |
6
6 |
| For Course only with Examination Option: | |
| Related Studies | 12 |
| For Both Options
Two-thirds of total credit hours for MS degree must be 500-level or above |
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- Stewart Waters
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- Joshua Kenna
Stewart Waters, associate professor and instructional team lead
Joshua Kenna, associate professor
Candidates may elect to complete the MS degree in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration with a Thesis or a Non-Thesis option. The requirements for these options are:
Thesis: Minimum 33 semester hours of coursework (2/3 at 500-level or above), and satisfactory completion of written thesis and oral defense of thesis;
Non-Thesis: Minimum of 33 semester hours of coursework (2/3 at 500-level or above), and satisfactory completion of written comprehensive examination
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
Stewart Waters, associate professor and instructional team lead
Email: kwaters2@utk.edu