Secondary Education

The Secondary Content Teaching programs are considered to be among the strongest teacher education programs in the nation. They focus on how the disciplines of English, English as a Second Language, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science are taught in the context of varied cultures, primarily in grades 7-12. Additionally, Math, Science, Art Education programs and ESL majors focus more broadly on grades 1-14. Students may pursue a Bachelor's degree and teacher licensure with an appropriate major from the College of Arts and sciences and a minor in secondary education.

Two types of Master of Science degree programs are available: Track 1 for prospective students who hold a Bachelor's degree and a teaching license, and Track 2 for prospective students who hold a Bachelor's degree and wish to pursue a teaching license. The Education Specialist (Ed.S.), the Doctor of Education (EdD) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs are available to prospective students who hold a teaching license, have completed the MS degree, and have several years of experience in the teaching profession.

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