Curriculum and Instruction
Graduate Programs in Education
On-Campus. Online. Hybrid.
Master of Arts | Education Specialist | Doctoral Programs
Certificates | Licensure
NO ENTRANCE EXAMS (MAT or GRE) required for the M.A. or Ed.S. degrees.
However, students must meet all minimum requirements for graduate studies admission.
Concentrations and Programs of Study
- Curriculum & Instruction Majors: M.A. and Ed.S. Concentrations
Master of Arts | Education Specialist
Applied Behavior Analysis* (MA) (EdS) (Online or Hybrid) *More Info Below Curriculum (MA) (EdS) (Online or Hybrid) Library Science (MA) (EdS) (Online) Early Childhood Education (MA) (EdS) (Online or Hybrid) Literacy (MA) (EdS) (Online) Educational Technology (EdS) (Online) Music (MA) Elementary Education (MA) (EdS) (Online or Hybrid) Secondary Education (MA) (EdS) Exercise Science (EdS) (Online) Special Education (MA) (EdS) (Online or Hybrid) Family and Consumer Sciences (MA) (EdS) (MA Online) STEM Education (MA) (EdS) - Instructional Leadership Major: M.A. and Ed.S.
The Instructional Leadership (INSL) hybrid/online degrees prepare graduate candidates seeking licensure for positions as school administrators in Tennessee.
INSL Programs of Study: M.A. (PDF) / Ed.S. (PDF)
Each degree requires passing the Administrator's Praxis Exam.
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) Praxis II Exam
Links:Office of Teacher Education at Tech
Education Testing Service (ETS)
ETS Praxis Testing DatesTennessee Dept. of Education / BAL Conversion Information
INSL Field Experience Handbook (PDF)
(updated handbook coming soon...)Licensure Information & Assistance
Ethan Grissom / Certification Analyst
egrissom@tntech.edu | Office of Teacher Education
931-372-3097 / Campus Box 5092 / Cookeville, TN 38505 - NEW Major: Learning Design and Technology, M.A.
- Exceptional Learning Ph.D.
Exceptional Learning Ph.D.
Five concentrations and two strands allow students to focus on specific areas of professional and research interests.
Email: elphd@tntech.edu
- NEW Online Doctoral Degree: Higher Education Ph.D.
NEW Online Doctoral Program
Higher Education Ph.D.
Plan now for Fall 2024.
Email: hredphd@tntech.edu
- M.A. Concentration + Licensure (50 credit hours)*
Note: Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to Office of Teacher Education (OTE). Please see their website for admission requirements.
Curriculum + Computer Science Education Secondary Ed + Lic Chemistry 6-12 Early Childhood + Lic Secondary Ed + Lic Earth Science 6-12 Early Childhood/Special Ed + Lic Secondary Ed + Lic Math 6-8 Elem. Education + Lic K-5 Secondary Ed + Lic Math 6-12 Library Science + Lic Information Specialist Secondary Ed + Lic Physics 6-12 Secondary Ed + Lic English 6-12 Secondary Ed + Lic History / Geography / Government / Economics / Social Studies, 6-12 Secondary Ed + Lic Biology 6-12 Special Education (SPED)
SPED + Lic SE Comprehensive SPED + Lic SE Interventionist English 6-12 SPED + Lic SE Interventionist K-8 SPED + Lic SE Interventionist History 6-12 SPED + Lic SE Interventionist Biology 6-12 SPED + Lic SE Interventionist Math 6-12 - Graduate Certificates
Three Non-Degree Graduate Certificates
Computer Science Education (online) / Program of Study
Instructional Design & Virtual Teaching (online) / Program of Study
SERVICE (on campus) / Program of Study
Students Engaging, Responding, Volunteering, and Impacting Communities Everywhere - *Additional Info: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Online or Hybrid
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a data-centered approach to instruction and behavior change.
Program Contact: Dr. Krystal Kennedy
kkennedy@tntech.edu | 931-372-3105
Pursue careers in research, education, medical support services, residential facilities, or private practice. As demand increases for services related to autism spectrum disorders and positive behavior intervention systems in schools, our program offers this cutting-edge Master of Arts concentration to meet the needs of a growing profession.
BCBA HANDBOOK (PDF) ABA WELCOME PACKET (PDF)
Association for Behavior Analysis International
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination.
Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.aBai Verified Course Sequences
- About Comprehensive Exams for M.A. / Ed.S.
Comps
Completion of CUED 6305 or CUED 6315 or CUED 7910 will meet the requirements for the comprehensive exams and satisfy graduate school requirements for all M.A. and Ed.S. programs in the department.
