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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 Dates

    Tennessee 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.

    New Online Master of Arts Degree Major

    Learning Design and Technology

    Program of Study

  • 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

    MORE ABOUT the exceptional learning Ph.d. program

  • 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

    More About the Higher Education Ph.D. Program

  • M.A. Concentration + Licensure (50 credit hours)*

    Note: Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to Office of Teacher Education (OTE). Contact OTE for information regarding eligible Student Teaching districts and admission requirements.

    Office of Teacher Education

    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

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  • 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.

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