Beyond the Master's Degree

High School Prospects • College Graduates • Licensed Teachers • Beyond the Master's

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs are available to prospective students who hold a teaching license, have completed the M.S. degree, and have several years of experience in the teaching profession.

Specialist in Education Degree

Teachers who earn a Specialist in Education degree may remain in the classroom or move into positions of greater responsibility, such as curriculum specialist. 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.

For admission information and specific curricular requirements, reference a major or concentration from the list on our Graduate Programs page

Doctor of Philosophy

The doctoral degree is evidence of exceptional scholarly attainment and demonstrated capacity in original investigation. Those who obtain a Ph.D. are prepared to teach and do research in higher education or hold leadership positions in school administration. Requirements for the degree include courses, examination, and a period of resident study, as well as arrangements which guarantee sustained, systematic study and superior competency in a particular field.

Doctoral programs include a major field or area of concentration and, frequently, one or more cognate fields. Cognate fields are defined as a minimum of 6 semester hours of graduate coursework in a given area outside the student's major field. For specific curricular requirements, reference a major or concentration from the list on our Graduate Programs page

 

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sbenner@utk.edu

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