Master in Teacher Education

Educational Studies Concentration, Literacy Education Specialization

Literacy is a core value embedded in societies and relates to academic performance, professional career, and citizenship. At UT, we support educators who strive to make a difference in their learners’ lives and future careers. Thus, we work with educators and administrators to enhance their understanding of how reading and writing develop, and on ways to support learners from the initial stages of reading, spelling, writing, and thinking acquisition to later stages of critical thinking through technology, writing, while promoting self-regulation, motivation, and a growth mindset.

The MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Literacy Education Specialization is for licensed teachers who are interested in advancing their knowledge about elementary education or are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level. It does not lead to teacher licensure. It is possible to incorporate coursework leading to completion of an appropriate graduate certificate program (i.e., Literacy Specialist) into the degree.

MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Literacy Education 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: Literacy Education Specialist Certificate	12 minimum
Additional Course Requirements
For Thesis Option:
TPTE 500	6
Related Studies	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