Middle Grades Mathematics (6-8) Education Concentration Professional Internship (Post-Baccalaureate)
The MS in Teacher Education, Middle Grades Mathematics (6-8) Education Professional Internship Concentration prepares candidates to teach mathematics in grades 6-8. Candidates are prepared to work in diverse settings to effectively meet the individual learning needs of their students. Candidates earn an undergraduate degree in a STEM field, and an undergraduate minor in middle grades mathematics education. Then they complete the Professional Year – graduate coursework and a yearlong internship that leads to a master’s degree and teacher licensure.
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| MS in Teacher Education, Middle Grades Mathematics (6-8) Education Professional Internship Concentration | Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | |
| TPTE 574 | 2-3 |
| TPTE 575 | 12 |
| TPTE 591 | 4 |
| Concentration: Middle Grades Mathematics (6-8) Education courses | |
| TPTE 517 | 3 |
| REED 543 | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| For Thesis Option: TPTE 500 and successful defense of the thesis |
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| For Course only with Examination Option: Successful completion of a comprehensive exam with a grade of Pass is required |
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- Kristin Rearden
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- Frances Harper
Kristin Rearden, clinical professor and STEM / math team co-lead
Frances Harper, assistant professor and STEM / math team co-lead
The Middle Grades Mathematics Education programs are aligned to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics teacher preparation standards.
Students completing the MS in Teacher Education, Middle Grades Mathematics (6-8) Education Professional Internship Concentration have two options:
Thesis: 30 graduate credit hours for the Thesis Option, including TPTE 500 (6 credit hours)
Non-Thesis/Project: 33 graduate credit hours for the Course Only with Comprehensive Exam Option
If you have questions about the program or the course of study, please contact:
Kristin Rearden, clinical professor and STEM instructional team co-lead
Email: krearden@utk.edu