Science Teacher Licensure
The science teacher certification program at UT is a five-year program which begins with earning a bachelor's degree in a subject area and a minor in elementary education, middle school education with a concentration in math and science education or secondary education with a concentration in science education. The fifth year includes a full school year of internship while finishing coursework. At the end of the program, only 12 hours of additional courses are required to earn a masters degree.
For information about M.S. - Track I &Track 2 click here.
For application to the science teacher education program, please visit the following links for information:
* How to become a science teacher
* How to apply to the teacher education program
* Applying for Admission to Graduate Programs in TPTE
For information about the internship:
* Participant and mentor handbooks
* Information about co-teaching
* Tennessee Office of Teacher Licensing
Secondary Education
Students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a minor in secondary education earn licensure in science education through the professional year (fifth year). Students in the Track 2 Science Education program are placed in urban settings for their internships.
For information about M.S. - Track I &Track 2 Masters programs in secondary education click here.
Elementary and Middle School Education
The Elementary Mathematics/Science Program was designed for the professional development of a cohort of students with strong backgrounds in math and/or science. Students in this program typically have a degree in one of the pre-teaching math or science majors, a degree in math, or a degree in a science/science-related field.
In this cohort, the internship year focuses on a student's preference for either middle school instruction or elementary (K-5) instruction. The majority of the internship is spent with one mentor teacher at the preferred grade level (and subject area for middle school instruction).
Strengths of this program include the utilization of students' content knowledge in the math and science fields, and the professional development opportunities for students in their content area.
Hands on Observation
Science Ed 506, a mini-term program directed by Dr. Rita Hagevik, provides opportunities for practicing and pre-service teachers explore science learning and teaching in beautiful natural settings.
Ossabaw Island, a 26,000 acre barrier island and one of Georgia’s "Golden Isles," is maintained as a Heritage Wilderness Preserve, the strongest level of protection offered by the state of Georgia. The former owner of Ossabaw, Mrs. Eleanor "Sandy" West, directed that the island, which is accessible only by boat, should be used for "scientific and cultural study, research and education." Thus, Ossabaw provides a rare and valuable refuge for groups seeking education , inspiration, and community through nature. Ossabaw is home to maritime forests, marshes, rivers, swamps, hummocks, many animals of these habitats and an ocean beach of 9.5 miles. The beachfront campsite is basic -— providing only water for drinking and bathing, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, and a primitive, palm-surrounded "facility" -— but Dr. Melear has found that previous course participants have been happy to trade modern conveniences for the opportunity to be a part of this beautiful, biologically-rich ecosystem.
Science Education Advisors:
Middlle Grades:
Dr. Rita Hagevik
A404Jane & David Bailey Education Complex,
Phone: (865) 974-3656
Email: rhagevik@utk.edu
Secondary:
Dr. Mehmet Aydeniz
A 408 Jane & David Bailey Education Complex
Phone:(865) 974-0885
Email: maydeniz@utk.edu
Secretary
Melinda Lee
A423 Claxton Complex
(865) 974-7712
Contact Science Education
A405 Jane and David Bailey Education Complex
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
37996-3442
Email: mlee14@utk.edu
Phone: 865-974-7712
Fax: 865-974-8718