Master of Science
Teacher Education Major
Modified and Early Childhood Special Education Concentration
Track 1
Track 1 is for students who:
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hold a valid Tennessee teaching license, or
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are preparing to teach on the post-secondary level, or
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are preparing for careers that do not require teacher licensure.
Thirty credit hours are required to fulfill the requirements for the Track 1 Master of Science and 33 credit hours are required for the non-thesis program. Two-thirds of the total hours for the MS degree must be 500-level or above.
Course of Study (Thesis Option) |
Hrs Credit |
Core: |
9 |
Special Education 587 - Seminar
in Research Techniques in Special Education |
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Special Education 586 - Seminar: Issues and Theories in the Education of the Exceptional Child |
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Special Education 590 - Application of Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation |
|
Concentration |
15 |
| Select (with major advisor) from: |
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affective motivational disorder (6-9) |
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general special education (6-9) |
|
elementary education (6-9) |
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reading education (6-9) |
|
cognitive education (6-9) |
|
gifted education (6-9) |
|
modified programs (6-12) |
|
comprehensive programs (6-12) |
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Others by committee approval |
|
Thesis |
6 |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 500 (Thesis) |
|
Total |
30 |
Course of Study (Non-Thesis Option)
|
Hrs Credit |
Core: |
9 |
Special Education 587 - Seminar
in Research Techniques in Special Education |
|
Special Education 586 - Seminar: Issues and Theories in the Education of the Exceptional Child |
|
Special Education 590 - Application of Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation |
|
Concentration |
27 |
| Select (with major advisor) from: |
|
affective motivational disorder (6-9) |
|
general special education (6-9) |
|
elementary education (6-9) |
|
reading education (6-9) |
|
cognitive education (6-9) |
|
gifted education (6-9) |
|
modified programs (6-12) |
|
comprehensive programs (6-12) |
|
Others by committee approval |
|
Total |
36 |
Track 2
Master's Track 2 programs are 36 hour (non-thesis) and 42 hour (non-thesis). Students, regardless of teaching area (e.g., elementary, secondary, etc.), complete a common, teacher licensure, core of 24 credit hours during the Professional Year (see below).
Professional Year Courses |
Hrs Credit |
Education 574 - Analysis of Teaching for Professional Development |
2 |
Education 575 - Professional Internship in Teaching |
12 |
Education 591 - Clinical Studies |
4 |
Specialty Studies |
6 |
Total |
24 |
Additional Course Requirements |
3 |
Special Education 553 - Assessment of Exceptional Students |
3 |
Special Education 590 - Application of Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation |
6 |
Electives (see advisor) |
|
Total |
12 |
Total Track 2 |
36 |
Thesis Option: add 6 credits for Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 500 (Thesis).
Contact CEHHS
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