Elementary Education Concentration
The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in Teacher Education, Elementary Education Concentration, prepares students for both formal and informal leadership roles in elementary schools. This degree is designed for those students who already possess a master’s degree in education.
| EdS in Teacher Education, Elementary Education Concentration | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses (Core Area) | 6 |
| Must include one course from two of the following areas: adult learning, assessment, cultural studies, educational technology, ESL, instructional pedagogy; or Special Education | |
| Concentration: Elementary Education courses | 12 |
| For Thesis Option: | |
| TPTE 518 – Educational Specialist Research and Thesis | 6 |
| For Non-Thesis Option: | |
| TPTE 503 – Problems in Lieu of Thesis | 6 |
| For Both Options: | |
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- Amy Broemmel
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- Jennifer Jordan
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- Kristin Rearden
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- Amanda Rigell
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- Francheska Starks
Amy Broemmel, associate professor and elementary education team co-lead
Jennifer Jordan, clinical associate professor and elementary education team co-lead
Kristin Rearden, clinical professor and STEM team co-lead
Amanda Rigell, clinical assistant professor
Francheska Starks, assistant professor
Students completing the EdS in Teacher Education, Elementary Education Concentration have two options:
Thesis Option: The EdS thesis must be approved by the student’s committee prior to submission to the Graduate School for final approval and acceptance. The student must register for thesis credit hours (TPTE 518) during this time.
Project Option: The EdS project must be approved by the student’s committee.
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
Amy Broemmel, associate professor and elementary education instructional team co-lead
Email: broemmel@utk.edu