Social Science Education Professional Internship Concentration (Post-Baccalaureate)
The MS in Teacher Education, Social Science Education Professional Internship Concentration prepares candidates to teach social sciences (history, geography, economics, and political science) to student in grades 6-12. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn a B.A. in the area of social sciences that they wish to teach, a minor from a second social sciences content area, and a minor in secondary education. They also complete one Geography elective. Then they complete the Professional Year – graduate coursework and a yearlong internship that leads to a master’s degree and teacher licensure.
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| MS in Teacher Education, Social Science Education Professional Internship Concentration | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 574 | 2-3 |
| TPTE 575 | 12 |
| TPTE 591 | 4 |
| Concentration: Social Science Education courses | |
| TPTE 517 | 3 |
| Electives | |
| SSCE 532 | 3 |
| SSCE 543 | 3 |
| SSCE 585 | 3 |
| SSCE 599 | 3 |
| For Thesis Option: TPTE 500 and successful defense of the thesis |
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| For Course only with Examination Option: Successful completion of a comprehensive exam with a grade of Pass is required |
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- Stewart Waters
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- Joshua Kenna
Stewart Waters, associate professor and instructional team lead
Joshua Kenna, associate professor
Students completing the MS in Teacher Education, Social Sciences Education Professional Internship Concentration have two options:
Thesis: 42 graduate credit hours for the Thesis Option, including TPTE 500 (6 credit hours)
Non-Thesis/Project: 36 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:
Stewart Waters, associate professor and instructional team lead
Email: kwaters2@utk.edu