Educational Studies Concentration, Special Education Specialization
The MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Special Education Specialization is for licensed teachers who are interested in advancing their knowledge about special education. It does not lead to initial licensure; however, students may completed requirements for one or more additional endorsements in special education as part of degree requirements.
| MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Special Education Specialization | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 517 – Trends and Issues in Education | 3 |
| ETEC 586 or ETEC 587 (or other approved technology course) | 3 |
| Approved Research course
Suggested: EDPY 505, EDPY 506, EDPY 550, EDPY 577, EDPY 583) |
3 |
| Concentration: Special 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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- Tara Moore
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- Donna Alderman
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- Sherry Bell
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- David Cihak
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- Mari-Beth Coleman
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- Joan Grim
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- Cate Smith
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- Kristen Secora
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- Allison Varnes
Tara Moore, associate professor and instructional team lead
Angelique Aitken, research assistant professor
Donna Alderman, senior lecturer and internship coordinator
Sherry Bell, professor
David Cihak, professor
Mari Beth Coleman, associate professor and co-director of undergraduate studies
Joan Grim, senior lecturer
Cate Smith, clinical assistant professor
Kristen Secora, assistant professor
Allison Varnes, clinical assistant professor
The Special Education programs are aligned to the national standards provided by the Council for Exceptional Children, the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), and the Behavior Analysis Certification Board as well as Tennessee Literacy Standards.
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:
Tara Moore, associate professor and instructional team lead
Email: tara.moore@utk.edu