Educational Studies Concentration, American Sign Language (ASL) Education Specialization
The Educational Studies concentration does not lead to initial teacher licensure but, depending on the student’s program of study, may lead to an additional endorsement area for an already licensed teacher. 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. Non-licensed applicants to Education Studies concentration will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must have a strong disciplinary background and professional goals, which can be fostered through participation in the non-licensure program.
The ASL Education specialization is for students who:
- hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, or
- are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or
- are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure
| MS in Teacher Education, Educational Studies Concentration, ASL 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: ASL 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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- David Smith
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- Jeffrey Davis
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- Calvin Farley
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- April Haggard
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- Megan Wylie Potts
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- Cheryl Shahan
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- Michael Skyer
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- Bill Stricklen
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- Kimberly Wolbers
David Smith, research professor, team lead and job-embedded practitioner co-coordinator
Jeffrey Davis, professor
Calvin Farley, lecturer
April Haggard, senior lecturer and ASL program coordinator
Megan Wylie Potts, lecturer and educational interpreting program coordinator
Cheryl Shahan, clinical assistant professor and job-embedded practitioner co-coordinator
Michael Skyer, assistant professor
Bill Stricklen, senior lecturer
Ethan Swafford, lecturer (not pictured)
Kimberly Wolbers, professor
Emily Bowen, ASL Lab Coordinator (not pictured)
Thesis Option: 33 graduate credit hours.
Course Only with Examination Option: Minimum of 33 hours.
Two-thirds of the total hours for the MS degree must be 500-level or above.
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
David Smith, research professor and instructional team lead
Email: dsmit147@utk.edu