Math Education Concentration
The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in Teacher Education, Mathematics Education Concentration, is designed for individuals who have a masters degree in math education and a desire to examine mathematics education instruction, curriculum, and learning. This program does not lead to a teaching license.
| EdS in Teacher Education, Mathematics 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: Mathematics Education courses | 12 |
| Related Studies | 6 |
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| 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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- Frances Harper
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- David Bowers
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- Elizabeth Dyer
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- Lynn Hodge
Frances Harper, assistant professor and STEM team co-lead
David Bowers, clinical assistant professor
Elizabeth Dyer, research assistant professor
Missy Cosby, assistant professor (not pictured)
Lynn Hodge, department head and professor
Students completing the EdS in Teacher Education, Mathematics Concentration have two options:
Thesis Option: Students enroll in TPTE 518 (Educational Specialist Research and Thesis) for 6 credit hours. The EdS thesis must be approved by the student’s committee prior to submission to the Office of Graduate Studies for final approval and acceptance. The student must register for thesis hours during this time.
Project Option: Students enroll in TPTE 503 (Problems in Lieu of Thesis) for 6 credit hours.
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
Frances Harper, assistant professor and STEM team co-lead
Email: francesharper@utk.edu