Educational Studies Concentration, Art Education Specialization
The MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Art Education Specialization serves those students who are interested in advancing their knowledge about art education. This degree does not lead to initial licensure. It 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. In lieu of a traditional thesis, student may prepare an art exhibition of their artwork created during the program under the direction of the art and art education faculty.
| MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, Art 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: Art Education courses | 12 minimum |
| Additional Course Requirements | |
| For Thesis Option: | |
| TPTE 500
Related Studies |
6
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 |
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- Joy Bertling
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- Geri Landry
Joy G. Bertling, assistant professor and team lead
Geri Landry, clinical assistant professor and job-embedded practitioner coordinator
Candidates may elect to complete the MS degree in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration with a Thesis or a Non-Thesis option. The requirements for these options are:
Thesis: Minimum 33 semester hours of coursework (2/3 at 500-level or above), and satisfactory completion of written thesis and oral defense of thesis;
Non-Thesis: Minimum of 33 semester hours of coursework (2/3 at 500-level or above), and satisfactory completion of written comprehensive examination
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
Joy G. Bertling, assistant professor and instructional team lead
Email: jbertling@utk.edu