Science Education Concentration
Master of Science
Track 2 - Science Education Licensure
The College of Education, Health & Human Sciences at The University of Tennessee, has one of the few nationally ranked teacher licensure programs. The major distinctions of this program are: admission is very selective; candidates have completed a Bachelor's Degree; a one-year internship guarantees a full range of professional experiences; the internship counts as one year's experience; and a Masters Degree can be completed in the process. Since this teacher licensure internship is competitive, interested persons should think and plan ahead.
Admitted candidates will complete a prescribed set of courses. Certain courses must be completed before the internship year begins, other courses must be taken in conjunction with the internship, and the remainder are normally completed following the internship.
Courses required prior to the internship |
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The courses required prior to the internship (normally completed the preceding Spring and/or Summer semesters) are as follows (courses listed in italics require admission to the Teacher Education Program): |
Hrs Credit |
Educational Psychology 210 * - Psychoeducational
Issues in Human Development |
3 |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 352 - Field Experience in Teaching: Secondary I |
1 |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 353 - Field Experience in Teaching: Secondary II |
1 |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 355 - Introduction to Secondary Schools |
3 |
Instructional Technology 486 - Introduction to Instructional Computing |
3 |
Cultural Studies in Education 400 - Professional Studies: Teachers, School, and Society |
2 |
Educational Psychology 401 - Professional Studies: Applied Educational Psychology |
2 |
Special Education 402 - Professional Studies: Special Education and Diverse Learners |
2 |
Undergraduate Total |
16 |
Courses taken during Fall Semester of the Professional Year Internship |
Hours Credit |
All Internships begin the first day of the school year, i.e., the first day faculty report in July or August, and end in May or June of the following year. Internships do not begin in January. During the Fall Semester, interns work in their schools the first half of the day; during the second half of the day, interns meet the course requirements that follow. |
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Science Ed 496 - Teaching Science Grades 7-12 |
3 |
Reading Ed 461 - Developing Reading Skills in the Content Field |
3 |
Education 574 - Analysis of Teaching for Professional Development |
2 |
Education 575 - Professional Internship in Teaching |
4 |
Courses taken during Spring Semester of the Professional Year Internship |
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During this semester, interns work in their schools full time (all day) and take one course in the evening. |
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Education 575 - Professional Internship in Teaching |
8 |
Education 591 - Clinical Studies |
4 |
Courses taken during the Summer Semester following the Professional Year internship |
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These courses may be completed earlier in the program if scheduling permits. |
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Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 517 - Trends and Issues in Education |
3 |
Select from the following: All students are required to take two graduate Science Education courses*** |
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Science Ed 565 - Instructional Trends
in Science Education or |
3 |
Science Ed 531 - Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
Science Ed 506 - Science Education Studies in Natural Environments |
3 |
Science Ed 509 - Education for Sustainable Development: Making Connections |
3 |
Science Ed 510 - Theoretical Foundations of Environmental Education |
3 |
TPTE 595 - Special Topics |
6 |
Occasionally students may select a course in science,
cultural studies or curriculum. *** |
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Chemistry 505 - Special Topics |
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History of Philosophy of Education |
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Curriculum Evaluation/ Program Development/ High School Curriculum |
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* May be taken before admission to program. Please
enroll, along with TPTE 353, in spring semester only. |
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Science Education Advisor: |
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Contact CEHHS
335 Claxton Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718