Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
Teacher Education Major
Elementary Education Concentration
The Ed.S. requires 30 hours of graduate-level coursework beyond the master's degree, including six hours in core courses, 18 hours in specialized courses, and six hours to be determined by the student's committee. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available.
A master's degree is required for admission; most programs in Theory and Practice in Teacher Education also require a minimum of three years of professional experience. The total Ed.S. program involves a minimum of four semesters of study with no fewer than 60 semester hours of graduate credit beyond baccalaureate, including research/thesis hours.
Education courses at the 400-level required for licensure are not eligible. At least two-thirds of semester hours accumulated in master's and all of the last 30 semester hours accumulated must be in 500- or 600-level courses. The Ed.S. 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.
Six hours of course work must be from outside the department. No more than six hours may be transferred from another institution. At least 15 hours, excluding the thesis or research project must be at or beyond the 500 level. At least three hours must be at the 600 level. A comprehensive examination is required.
One semester of residence is required if the student has a master's degree. Two consecutive semesters of residence are required if the student lacks a master's degree.
Ed.S. Degree in Teacher Education: Elementary Education Concentration
Course of Study |
Hrs Credit |
Core: |
6 |
Choose 6 semester hours from the following areas:
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Area of Concentration |
12 |
_____ Course determined by student and advisor |
3 hours |
_____ Course determined by student and advisor |
3 hours |
_____ Course determined by student and advisor |
3 hours |
_____ Course determined by student and advisor |
3 hours |
Research |
6 |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 518 - Educational Specialist Research and Thesis, is required for the thesis program or Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 503 - Problems in Lieu of Thesis, is required for the non-thesis program. (Both courses may be repeated for credit) |
3 hours
3 hours
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Related Studies |
6 |
_____ Course determined by student and advisor |
3 hours |
_____ Course determined by student and advisor |
3 hours |
Total |
30 |
Link to graduate course descriptions in Elementary Education and Theory and Practice in Education.
Link to detailed information about the Specialist in Education degree.
Contact the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education
A204 Jane and David Bailey Education Complex
1126 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee
37996-3442
Phone: 865-974-6228
Fax: 865-974-6302
tallmon@utk.edu