There are multiple pathways to receiving professional educator licensure with the University of Tennessee. We offer programs that lead to teacher licensure, administrator licensure, and school services personnel licensure. Teacher licensure programs are offered at the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate levels and as non-credit/non-degree professional development.
Undergraduate Initial Licensure Application Information
Per the TN Department of Education, all individuals wishing to pursue teacher licensure must complete an application and be accepted by an Education Preparation Program (EPP). Completing this application and being accepted into the UTK Teacher Education program meets this requirement.
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The Job-Embedded Program
The Job-Embedded Program is a post-baccalaureate pathway designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a career in teaching. This program helps meet licensure requirements and can lead to a Master’s degree in Teacher Education.
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UT-PLAYS
UT-PLAYS is a non-credit generating program leading to Special Education Comprehensive K-12, Interventionist K-8, Interventionist 6-12, Mathematics 6-8, or Mathematics 6-12 licensure/endorsements. All UT-PLAYS programs are fully online and asynchronous.
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