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Jump to MS programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Master of Science (M.S.) Areas of Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advance your impact with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree. Our programs blend research, practice, and mentorship to prepare educators and professionals for leadership in fields like literacy, mathematics, special education, and more. Whether you’re building on your experience or charting a new path, TPTE offers the support and expertise to help you grow. Discover how a M.S. from TPTE can move your career forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Applied Behavior Analysis | Program Type: On Campus <\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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The Teacher Education, MS, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concentration is designed to prepare practitioners to use behavior analytic techniques and treatment approaches to prevent and reduce problem behaviors and to increase appropriate behaviors and skills targeted to improve overall quality of life. The ABA Concentration coursework is comprised of courses in Special Education and School Psychology programs. Content in this program of studies is primarily focused on treatment approaches for children and adults with learning or behavioral difficulties and their teachers and caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concentration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information, contact Dr. Tara Moore at tara.moore@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Educational Psychology | Program Type: Distance Education<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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The Educational Psychology Distance Education Program, EdPsych Online, is designed for professionals working in school settings, colleges and universities, and business and government as well as those preparing for work in these and related areas. All courses for this degree are offered online through Distance Education. Faculty members are committed to the creation and study of environments that enhance learning potential and promote lifelong learning for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The coursework-only program requires 36 graduate credit hours of coursework and a comprehensive examination, with a grade of Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coursework for the MS in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Educational Psychology can be completed in two years by taking two online courses per semester fall, spring and summer semesters. For additional information, please visit the Ed Psych Online program webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Educational Psychology Major, MS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Computing, AI, and Data in Education (CADE) | Program Type: On-Campus & Distance Education<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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The Computing, AI, and Data in Education Concentration prepares students to to work at the intersection of education, data science, and artificial intelligence. These skills will be desirable in a variety of contexts such as education, corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Education Major, MS<\/strong>
Computing, AI, and Data in Education Concentration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information email  tpteinfo@utk-edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) | Program Type: Distance Education<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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The Learning, Design, and Technology Concentration prepares students to design, develop, implement, and evaluate online learning environments. These skills will be desirable in a variety of contexts such as education, corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Education Major, MS<\/strong>
Learning, Design, and Technology Concentration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teacher Education with Concentrations (with and without Teacher Licensure) | Program Type: On Campus, Distance Education<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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TPTE offers three pathways to becoming a teacher while earning a graduate degree. One pathway is an on campus option known as the Professional Internship Concentrations<\/strong>. Students enrolled in this program are prepared through relevant coursework and a year-long internship that involves supervised teaching in a classroom setting with a school mentor. A second pathway is a distance education program that is known as the Practitioner Concentration (including Job-Embedded Practitioner and Grow Your Own pathways), <\/strong>which is designed for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree and are seeking teacher licensure in a high-needs area while serving as the instructor of record in a partnering school district or private school. Both pathways include focus areas representing different content areas such as deaf studies, elementary education, interdisciplinary early childhood, secondary education, and special education. A third pathway is a distance education program that is known as the Student Teaching Concentration<\/strong>, which is designed for people seeking initial teaching licensure through remote programming option which includes a 15-week student teaching experience. At this time, there is one focus area – Special Education-Hearing (Deaf Studies \/ Education). TPTE also offers a non-licensure Master’s degree option – Advanced Educational Studies<\/strong>. The Advanced Educational Studies degree, however, depending on the student’s program of study, may lead to an additional endorsement area for an already licensed teacher.

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Professional Internship Concentrations | Program type: On Campus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Professional Internship Concentrations are intended for individuals seeking initial teacher licensure. Note that several of the Concentrations have dual or triple pathway options that lead to additional licensure in English as a Second Language and\/or Special Education. The Professional Internship includes the following Concentrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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