The graduate certificate in American Sign Language Education is for individuals interested in teaching ASL at the postsecondary level. The coursework is aligned with what is required by the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) for certification. In addition, the graduate certificate is for those who would like to add an ASL Education PreK-12 endorsement […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an American Sign Language (ASL) Education Professional Internship concentration is designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure. This program prepares students to teach ASL in diverse settings in grades K-12 to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. This […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) degree in Teacher Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concentration is designed to prepare practitioners to use behavior-analytic techniques and treatment approaches to prevent and reduce problem behaviors and to increase appropriate behaviors and skills targeted to improve overall quality of life. The ABA Concentration coursework is comprised of […]

The graduate certificate in Art Education (K-12) is intended for those seeking to develop a knowledge and skill base that undergirds effective, equity focused teaching of art to K-12 learners from a range of backgrounds. A graduate certificate in Art Education is appropriate for K-12 teachers endorsed in areas outside of Art Education, K-12 teachers […]

Students seeking licensure to teach art in the schools pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in studio art or the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in art in the College of Arts and Sciences and will complete a minor in art education at the undergraduate level.

The MS in Teacher Education with the Art Education Professional Internship concentration is designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure. This program prepares students to teach art in diverse settings in grades K-12 to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn a […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with an Art Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 art education.

The BS in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is designed to introduce undergraduates to the fields of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and to prepare them for applying to graduate school. This program is a joint undergraduate degree program offered between the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE) and the Department of Audiology and […]

The graduate certificate in Deaf Education PreK-12 is intended for those seeking to develop a knowledge and skill base that undergirds effective, equity focused teaching of PreK-12 students with a range of exceptionalities and from a range of backgrounds. A graduate certificate in Deaf Education PreK-12 is appropriate for PreK-12 teachers endorsed in areas outside […]

The MS in Teacher Education with a Deaf Education Professional Internship concentration is designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure. This program prepares students to teach in diverse settings in grades K-12 to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. This program allows students […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in ASL Education (and Specialization in Art Education) in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE) is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in American Sign Language (ASL), ASL linguistics, Deaf history and culture, educational trends and issues, and Art […]

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in Deaf Education is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in American Sign Language (ASL), ASL linguistics, Deaf history and culture, educational trends and issues. This program includes an undergraduate internship. Coursework will allow students to obtain deaf education license (Pre K-12) at […]

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in ASL Education leads to a graduate internship and is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in American Sign Language (ASL), ASL linguistics, Deaf history and culture, educational trends and issues. Program coursework will allow students to obtain an ASL education license (Pre […]

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in ASL Education provides foundational preparation for teachers. Coursework will allow students to obtain an ASL Educaation license (PreK-12) upon successful program and licensure completion.

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in Deaf Education (and Specialization in Art Education) will allow students to obtain a deaf education license (Pre K-12) and an art license (K-12) at the conclusion of the program.

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in Deaf Education (and Specialization in Early Childhood Education) will allow students to obtain a deaf education license (Pre K-12) and an early childhood education license (Birth-K) at the conclusion of the program.

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in Deaf Education (and Specialization in Elementary Education) will will allow students to obtain a deaf education license (Pre K-12) and an elementary education license (K-5) at the conclusion of the program.

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in Deaf Education (and Specialization in Elementary Education) will will allow students to obtain deaf education license (Pre K-12) and a secondary education license (7-12) in the chosen secondary content area at the conclusion of the post-baccalaureate professional year.

The BS in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in Deaf Education (and Specialization in Secondary Education) will will allow students to obtain a deaf education license (Pre K-12) at the conclusion of the program. Additionally, students take 19 credits of secondary education content and methods, which prepares them to enter a graduate certificate […]

The Bachelor of Science in Education, Deaf Studies Major with a Concentration in Educational Interpreting prepares students to serve as ASL interpreters in a variety of academic settings.

Students interested in positions within education, corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations can earn a Master of Science degree in Education with an Instructional Technology concentration. This progam prepares students to design, develop, implement, and evaluate online learning environments.

The Educational Data Science Graduate Certificate is designed for graduate students interested in new-often digital-data sources and analytic methods in educational contexts. The certificate objectives include wrangling data and the tidy data format; data visualization; ethics, privacy, and justice in the context of data science; including data from learning management systems; accessing and working with […]

The MS in Educational Psychology Distance Education Program, EdPsych Online, is designed for professionals working in school settings, colleges and universities, and business and government as well as those preparing for work in these and related areas. The Applied Educational Psychology concentration focuses on concepts, principles, techniques, and models of educational psychology as they are […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in American Sign Language (ASL) focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Art Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete credit […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Cultural Studies of Educational Foundations focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Elementary Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete credit […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in English Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete credit […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Literacy Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete credit […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Mathematics Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete credit […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Science Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete credit […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Social Science Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Special Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete credit […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in Teaching and Learning focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Educational Studies in World Language/ESL Education focus is designed for students who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure. This program does not lead to initial licensure. Students will complete […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with an Educational Technology concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 educational technology.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Elementary Education offers coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and an Undergraduate Internship to prepare students to become teachers of elementary students with a Concentration in Elementary Education and a Specialization in English as a Second Language.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Elementary Education offers coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and an Undergraduate Internship to prepare students to become teachers of elementary students with a Concentration in Elementary Education and a Specialization Middle Grades Math.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Elementary Education offers coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and an Undergraduate Internship to prepare students to become teachers of elementary students with a Concentration in Elementary Education and a Specialization in Middle Grades Science.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Elementary Education offers coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and an Undergraduate Internship to prepare students to become teachers of elementary students with a Concentration in Elementary Education and a Specialization in Special Education Interventionist.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Elementary Education offers coursework, clinical experiences, and mentoring to prepare students to become teachers of elementary students.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Elementary Education offers coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and an Undergraduate Internship to prepare students to become teachers of elementary students.

The graduate certificate in Elementary Education is intended for those seeking to develop a knowledge and skill base that undergirds effective, equity focused teaching of elementary age learners from a range of backgrounds. A graduate certificate in Elementary Education is appropriate for K-12 teachers endorsed in areas outside of Elementary Education, K-12 teachers endorsed in […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Elementary Education Professional Internship concentration is designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure. This program prepares candidates to teach elementary students in grades K-5. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with an Elementary Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-5 education.

Students interested in becoming PreK-12 English as a Second Language teachers can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences with a major in English, linguistics, or a world language.

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The graduate certificate in English as a Second Language PreK-12 is intended for those seeking to develop a knowledge and skill base that undergirds effective, equity focused teaching of K-12 students who are acquiring a second language and from a range of backgrounds and cultures. A graduate certificate in English as a Second Language PreK-12 […]

The MS in Teacher Ecucation with an English Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) Professional Internship concentration is a dual-license program that prepares candidates to teach English Language Arts in grades 6 to 12 and ESL in grades PK-12. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with an English Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 English education.

The MS in Teacher Education with an Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Integrated PreK-3 Professional Internship concentration is intended for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure in PreK-3 Early Childhood education. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates […]

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood offers coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching to prepare students with a Specialization in Integrated Birth to Kindergarten (B-K).

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood offers coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching to prepare students with a Specialization in Integrated PreK – Grade 3 (PreK-3).

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with a Literacy Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 literacy education.

The Literacy Specialist graduate certificate is intended for those seeking to develop a knowledge and skill base that undergirds effective, equity focused literacy instruction of K-12 students from a range of backgrounds. Coursework in the Literacy Specialist graduate certificate is aligned with standards of both the International Literacy Association and the International Dyslexia Association. The […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with a Mathematics Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 math education.

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The graduate certificate in online teaching and learning is intended for currently admitted graduate students seeking to develop skills necessary for designing, developing, and teaching online courses in various contexts such as higher education, corporate, K-12 education, and military settings. All courses in this graduate certificate are delivered online and are available to residential as […]

The Ph. D. in Education with a Teacher Education concentration and a specialization in Cultural Studies offers advanced studies of offers advanced studies of the social, political, and cultural dimensions of education.

The Ph. D. in Education with a Teacher Education concentration and a specialization in Elementary Education offers advanced studies of K-5 education.

The Ph. D. in Education with a Teacher Education concentration and a specialization in English Education offers advanced studies of offers advanced studies of the teaching and learning of English language arts in varied educational settings.

The Ph. D. in Education with a Teacher Education concentration and a specialization in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education offers advanced studies of offers advanced studies of early learning and development from birth through grade 3.

The Ph. D. in Education with a Teacher Education concentration and a specialization in Math Education offers advanced studies of offers advanced studies of the teaching and learning of mathematics across educational settings.

The Ph. D. in Education with a Teacher Education concentration and a specialization in Science Education offers advanced studies of how science is taught and learned across educational settings.

The Ph. D. in Education with a Teacher Education concentration and a specialization in Social Science Education offers advanced studies of the teaching and learning of history, civics, geography, and related social sciences.

The Ph. D. in Education with a concentration in Deaf Studies offers advanced, interdisciplinary studies focused on the language, culture, education, and lived experiences of Deaf individuals and communities.

The Ph. D. in Education with a Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) concentration in the Education Major is an instructional design and technology program designed for students with a wide-range of interests. Students in this program engage in research, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning environments. The name of the concentration, LDT, reflects the […]

The Ph. D. in Education with a Literacy Studies concentration offers specializations in children’s and young adult literature, ESL, and literacy education.

The Ph. D. in School Psychology offers graded, sequential, and hierarchical training in foundational coursework and applied practica in the areas of research, assessment, consultation, and intervention. The program prepares professionals who work collaboratively with educators, administrators, parents, and children to promote learning and development in general education students and students with special needs. Opportunities […]

The Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Special Education offers advanced studies focused on improving educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities. This program prepares scholars to lead research, develop inclusive practices, and influence policy across a range of educational settings.

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education with a Practitioner focus is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program.

An Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Education with a School Psychology concentration offers graded, sequential, and hierarchical training in research, assessment, consultation, and intervention. The program prepares professionals who work collaboratively with educators, administrators, parents, and children to promote learning and development in general education students and students with special needs. Students enrolled in this […]

The MS in Teacher Education with a Science Education Professional Internship concentration is intended for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree and are seeking initial teacher licensure in Science 6-12. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn an undergraduate degree in […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with a Science Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 science education.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Second Language Education (and Specialization in World Language Education and English as a Second Language) prepares teachers to teach through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Second Language Education (and Specialization in World Language Education) prepares teachers to teach grades 6-12 through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

Students interested in becoming secondary school teachers (Grades 6-12) in English or social sciences earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in the College of Arts and Sciences (e.g., English, history). While completing requirements for the baccalaureate degree, students are encouraged to complete a minor in secondary education.

Students interested in becoming secondary school teachers (Grades 6-12) in English or social sciences earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in the College of Arts and Sciences (e.g., English, history). While completing requirements for the baccalaureate degree, students are encouraged to complete a minor in secondary education.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary Social Science prepares teachers to teach grades 6-12 through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary STEM Math (and Specialization in VolsTeach Math) prepares math teachers to teach in grades 6-12 through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary STEM Math (and Specialization in Middle Grades Math) prepares math teachersthrough relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary STEM Science (and Specialization in Middle Grades Science) prepares teachers to teach through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary STEM Science (and Specialization in Biology) prepares teachers to teach in grades 6-12 through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary STEM Science (and Specialization in Chemistry) prepares teachers to teach in grades 6-12 through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary STEM Science (and Specialization in Earth Science) prepares teachers to teach in grades 6-12 through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The BS in Education, Education Major with a Concentration in Secondary STEM Science (and Specialization in Physics) prepares teachers to teach in grades 6-12 through relevant coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring, and student teaching.

The graduate certificate in Social Justice Education is intended for those seeking to develop skills necessary when working with diverse populations, especially targeted, minority populations, in ways that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students currently enrolled in many of the graduate programs on our campus are seeking to understand their different fields of study through […]

The MS in Teacher Education with a Social Science Education Professional Internship concentration prepares candidates to teach social sciences (history, geography, economics, and political science) to student in grades 6-12. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn a B.A. in the area […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with a Social Science Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 social science education.

The graduate certificate in Special Education Comprehensive K-12 is intended for those seeking to develop a knowledge and skill base that undergirds effective, equity focused teaching of K-12 students with a range of exceptionalities and from a range of backgrounds. A graduate certificate in Special Education Comprehensive K-12 is appropriate for K-12 teachers endorsed in […]

The BS in Education, Special Education – Teacher Education Major prepares students to teach in educational settings. In this program, students complete practical teaching experiences during the senior year (terms 7 and 8) and spend a graduate year completing their year-long teaching internship. Students are recommended for licensure only after completion of the internship year […]

The BS in Education, Special Education – Teacher Education Major prepares students to teach in educational settings. Completion of this program, along with meeting all State requirements for teacher licensure, results in the Bachelor of Science degree and teaching endorsements in Interventionist K-8, Interventionist 6-12, and Comprehensive K-12. Students complete a year-long teaching internship during […]

The graduate certificate in Special Education Interventionist K-8 & 6-12 is intended for those seeking to develop a knowledge and skill base that undergirds effective, equity focused teaching of K-12 students with a range of exceptionalities and from a range of backgrounds. A graduate certificate in Special Education Interventionist K-8 & 6-12 is appropriate for […]

The MS in Teacher Education with a Special Education Professional Internship concentration prepares special education teachers in grades K-12. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn a Master of Science degree in Teacher Education. Then they complete the Professional Year – graduate […]

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with a Special Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 special education.

The STEM Leadership Graduate Certificate is designed for graduate students interested in advancing their knowledge in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Teacher Leadership. The certificate objectives include developing and acquiring leadership capacity to lead reform efforts in STEM programming within schools or districts; capacity to identify problems of practice in […]

The MS in Teacher Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concentration prepares students to use behavior analytic techniques and treatment approaches to prevent and reduce problem behaviors and to increase appropriate behaviors and skills targeted to improve overall quality of life. The ABA concentration coursework is comprised of courses in Special Education and School […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education with a Teaching and Learning focus is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program.

Students interested in becoming secondary math teachers may earn earn a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in VolsTeach focusing on math education.

Students interested in becoming secondary science teachers may earn a B. S. in a science-related major with a minor in VolsTeach focus on science education.

Students interested in becoming PreK-12 World Language teachers typically earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences with a Major in a world language (e.g., French, German, Latin, Spanish) and a Minor in World Language Education. As part of their degree, they should take literature, advanced grammar and composition classes […]

The MS in Teacher Education with a World Language Education Professional Internship concentration is intended for individuals seeking initial PreK-12 teacher licensure in a world language (French, German, Latin, Spanish). Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn a Master of Science degree […]

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teacher Education is a graduate program designed for educators and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills beyond the master’s level, but without completing a doctoral program. The Teacher Education Ed.S. with a World Language/ESL Education concentration focuses on advanced topics within K-12 world language.

The Practitioner concentration is designed for students who are earning an initial teaching credential while serving as an instructor of record (i.e. as a “Job-Embedded Practitioner”) or as an Apprentice Teacher (i.e., as a “Grow Your Own” teacher candidate) in a school. State licensure requirements allow a partnership school system (or private school) to employ […]

The graduate certificate in Writing for children and Teens is a 15-credit hour graduate certificate in which students will study the craft of writing for young people. Additionally, students will study the history, content, and themes of Children’s and Young Adult literature, as well as fairy tales and the art of storytelling.