Online Master of Science in Teacher Education (MS)
Teacher Education
Program Overview
Is your goal to earn a Master of Science degree with a Major in Teacher Education? The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an online master’s degree program in Teacher Education, with a Practitioner Concentration that leads to a teaching license, an Education Studies Concentration for those not seeking teaching licensure, and a Student Teaching Concentration with a Specialization in Deaf Education for those seeking an initial Tennessee teaching license for special education-hearing.
These three Teacher Education concentrations are offered via fully remote coursework designed to meet the needs of online students. Whether you’re enhancing your professional expertise or preparing to teach, you’ll find a match for your Master of Science educational needs at UT’s College of Education, Health & Human Sciences.
Earn Your Masters in the Field of Teacher Education
The MS with a Major in Teacher Education offers three concentrations to meet the educational needs of professionals advancing their careers in teacher education. The Educational Studies concentration with a specialization in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with an optional endorsement in gifted education 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, those preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or those preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure.
The Practitioner Concentration leads to licensure in high-needs content areas, such as math education, science education, special education, world languages, and English as a second language. It is designed for students earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record in a school.
The Student Teaching Concentration/Deaf Education Specialization is designed for people seeking an initial Tennessee teaching license through online programming options. After completing most of their coursework, students will enroll in a 15-week student teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be recommended for Tennessee teaching license for special education-hearing.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA
- Applicants must submit an online graduate application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Three letters of recommendation are required for the Educational Studies concentration.
Admission to the ASL Educational Studies Concentration, ASL Education Professional Internship, and ASL Education Practitioner Concentration Specialization courses requires a minimum score of Advanced level on the SLPI or 3+ on the ASLPI.
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Program Concentrations
The Teacher Education MS program offers two distinct concentrations:
Educational Studies
It is intended for already licensed teachers looking to enhance their expertise or those not needing a licensure for their careers.
Practitioner
This leads to initial licensure for teaching in high-needs subject areas while serving as an instructor of record within the school system.
Student Teaching Concentration/ Deaf Education Specialization
Designed for people seeking an initial Tennessee teaching license for special education-hearing.
Featured Courses
Applying concepts, principles, techniques, and models from educational psychology facilitates student learning and creates effective classroom environments.
Characteristics and needs of students with disabilities and diverse learners with an emphasis on educational implications. Techniques, strategies, and resources for teaching and assessing students with diverse learning, behavioral, medical, and/or socio-cultural characteristics, and special education requirements and other relevant laws.
Examination of contemporary trends and issues in education.
Explores learning with educational technologies in school and the community. Will consider learning at home, through online and social-media-based contexts, and in public spaces. Will examine how practices related to communication, assessment, and learning can be modified or transformed through educational technologies. Will also discuss strategies and techniques for effectively integrating technologies into teaching.
