Mathematics Teacher Licensure
The mathematics 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 application to the mathematics teacher education program, please visit the following links for information:
- How to become a mathematics teacher
- How to apply to the teacher education program
- Applying for Admission to Graduate Programs in TPTE
For information about the internship:
For information about the course of study, see M.S. - Track 2.
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. This year, the Elementary Math/Science students are involved with Project ImPACT, a grant designed to help interns and their mentors infuse technology into their lessons.
Currently, the intern placements are at Farragut Middle School and Blue Grass Elementary School, both located in West Knoxville.
Secondary Education
Students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a minor in secondary education earn licensure in mathematics education through the professional year (fifth year).
Contact CEHHS
335 Claxton Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718