Master of Science
Teacher Education Major
Modified, Comprehensive, 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 |
|
Special Education 590 - Application of Microcomputer Technology in Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation |
|
Concentration |
15 |
| 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 |
|
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 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