Education, BS
Teachers shape future generations by guiding learning, building critical thinking skills, and supporting student growth. Earning a degree in education prepares individuals with the knowledge, teaching strategies, and leadership skills needed to make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities.
Program overview
Within the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, our education program covers a wide range of areas, including elementary, early, and secondary education.
Education Concentrations
Deaf Studies
Educational Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education
- Traditional Specialization with Undergraduate Internship
- 5-Year Program Specialization with Graduate Internship
- ESL Education Specialization with Undergraduate Internship
- Interventionist Special Education Specialization with Undergraduate Internship
- Interventionist Special Education K-8 Dual Licensure Specialization with Undergraduate Internship
- Middle Grades Math Specialization with Undergraduate Internship
- Middle Grades Science Specialization with Undergraduate Internship
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood
- Integrated Birth to Kindergarten (B-K) Specialization with Student Teaching
- Integrated Pre-K-3 Specialization with Student Teaching
- 5-Year Integrated PreK-3 Specialization with Graduate Internship
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood, Early Care, and Education Concentration (non-licensure)
Secondary Education Focus
- Secondary STEM (Math) Concentration
- VolsTeach Math (Grades 6-12) Specialization with Undergraduate Teaching
- VolsTeach Middle Grades Math (Grades 6-8) Specialization with Undergraduate Teaching
- Secondary STEM (Science) Concentration
- VolsTeach Biology (Grades 6-12) Specialization
- VolsTeach Chemistry (Grades 6-12) Specialization
- VolsTeach Earth Science (Grades 6-12) Specialization
- VolsTeach Physics (Grades 6-12) Specialization
- VolsTeach Middle Grades Science (Grades 6-8) Specialization
- Secondary Language Education Concentration
- World Language Education and English as a Second Language Specialization
- World Language Education Specialization
- Secondary Social Science Concentration
Special Education Major
Minors
- American Sign Language
- Art Education
- Secondary Education
- English Education Specialization
- Social Science Education Specialization
- Secondary Math and Science (VolsTeach) Education
- VolsTeach Math
- VolsTeach Science
- World Language Education
Why study Education?
Studying education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, means joining a program that blends rigorous academic preparation with real-world classroom experience from day one.
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is backed by nationally recognized faculty who are actively researching and shaping the future of teaching and learning. Students benefit from early field placements across diverse Knoxville-area schools, ensuring they graduate confident and classroom-ready.
As Tennessee’s flagship public university, UT offers exceptional value — competitive tuition with access to cutting-edge resources, technology, and professional networks. Tennessee’s growing demand for qualified educators means strong job prospects right after graduation, and a UT degree carries genuine credibility with school districts across the state and region. Whether you’re drawn to elementary education, special education, or secondary teaching, UT equips you with the skills, mentorship, and community connections to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.
What can you do with a BS in Education after graduation?
K-12 Teacher
Early Childhood Educator
Second Language Teacher
Middle and High School STEM Teacher
Featured Courses
Elementary Teaching Methods I
Methods, materials, instruction, and assessment procedures for teaching at the elementary school level.
Methods and Strategies for Supporting Student Behaviors
Examines educational strategies and techniques for individual and class-wide behavior management.
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Designed to prepare teacher preparation students to integrate a variety of computer-based technologies into the PreK-12 curriculum and adapt these technologies for diverse populations
Early Childhood Language Development and Inclusive Interaction
Introduction to current theories and practices associated with the development and enhancement of language in young children (birth through 8) from diverse backgrounds and ability levels.
