The Master’s Degree: Educational Studies Concentration with a Specialization in Special Education is designed for students who are interested in acquiring advanced knowledge, skills and competencies in Special Education and are not seeking initial teacher licensure. The Educational Studies concentration* is designed for students who:
- hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, or
- wish to enhance their professional knowledge and expertise, or
- are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or
- are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure.
*The Educational Studies concentration does not lead to initial teacher licensure. Thesis and non-thesis options are available as are specializations in several subjects and specialty areas. Both the thesis and non-thesis options require students to submit a written comprehensive examination and 2/3 of total credit hours must be 500-level or above. In addition, students completing theses must sit for an oral examination of their theses. Required hours vary depending upon whether students choose the thesis or non-thesis options. The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 hours and the non-thesis option requires a minimum of 36 hours. To view the course of study Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis Tara C. Moore, PhD, BCBA-D
How to Apply
The Educational Studies concentration does not lead to initial teacher licensure but, depending on the student’s program of study, may lead to an additional endorsement area for an already licensed teacher. It is for students seeking to enhance their professional knowledge and expertise, for those preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or for those preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure.
Please follow this link to the UT Catalog.
Associate Professor, Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education
tara.moore@utk.edu
865-974-6459