Graduate Programs in Education
On-Campus. Online. Hybrid.
Master of Arts | Specialist in Education | Doctoral
Licensure | Certificates
Majors include Instructional Leadership, Learning Design & Technology, and numerous concentrations in Curriculum & Instruction.
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. Admission to the university does not guarantee financial assistance or graduate assistantship.
Instructional Leadership
Online M.A. or Ed.S.
The Instructional Leadership (INSL) online degrees prepare graduate candidates seeking licensure for positions as school administrators in the state of Tennessee. Each degree requires passing the Administrator's Praxis Exam.
Program of Study Course Checklists
Master of Arts Specialist in Education
Licensure Information & Assistance
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) Praxis II Exam
Contact: Ethan Grissom, Certification Analyst
931-372-3097 | egrissom@tntech.edu
Learning Design & Technology
Online M.A.
Learning Design and Technology is an online Master of Arts degree. The program prepares professionals to design curriculum and content across education, government, and private corporations through design principles and technology skills that are in high demand.
Program of Study Course Checklist
Applied Behavior Analysis
Online or Hybrid | M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a data-centered approach to instruction and behavior change.
The Ph.D. concentration is in Exceptional Learning and is an on-campus program.
Contact: Dr. Krystal Kennedy, Assistant Professor
931-372-3181 | kkennedy@tntech.edu
Curriculum & Instruction Concentrations
Online, Hybrid, On Campus | M.A. and Ed.S
| Curriculum | M.A. or Ed.S. online or hybrid |
Library Science | M.A. or Ed.S. online |
| Early Childhood Education | M.A. or Ed.S. online or hybrid |
Literacy | M.A. or Ed.S. online |
| Educational Technology | Ed.S. online |
Secondary Education | M.A. or Ed.S. on campus |
| Elementary Education | M.A. or Ed.S. online or hybrid |
Special Education | M.A. or Ed.S. online or hybrid |
| Exercise Science | Ed.S. online |
STEM Education | M.A. or Ed.S. on campus |
Exceptional Learning Ph.D.
Five concentrations allow students to focus on specific areas of professional and research interests.
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Critical Discourse & Literacy Studies
- Health Behavior & Wellness Education
- Program Planning & Evaluation
- STEM Education
Contact: Dr. Ashley Akenson, Director of Graduate Studies
931-372-3177 | elphd@tntech.edu
Higher Education Ph.D. Online
The online Ph.D. in Higher Education is designed for professionals in the field who are interested in using data science to best prepare students and confront challenges facing higher education.
Contact: Dr. Ashley Akenson, Director of Graduate Studies
931-372-3711 | hredphd@tntech.edu
- Curriculum & Instruction Majors: M.A. and Ed.S. Concentrations
Master of Arts and Education Specialist
Applied Behavior Analysis* (MA) (EdS) (Online) *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) Secondary Education (MA) (EdS) Elementary Education (MA) (EdS) (Online or Hybrid) Special Education (MA) (EdS) (Online or Hybrid) Exercise Science (EdS) (Online) STEM Education (MA) (EdS) - M.A. Concentration + Licensure (50 credit hours)*
Master of Arts Concentrations with Licensure
The following Master of Arts programs include licensure and require admission to the Office of Teacher Education. 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.
- Curriculum + Computer Science Education
- Early Childhood + Lic
- Early Childhood/Special Ed + Lic
- Elem. Education + Lic K-5
- Library Science + Lic Information Specialist
- Secondary Ed + Lic English 6-12
- Secondary Ed + Lic Biology 6-12
- Secondary Ed + Lic Chemistry 6-12
- Secondary Ed + Lic Earth Science 6-12
- Secondary Ed + Lic Math 6-8
- Secondary Ed + Lic Math 6-12
- Secondary Ed + Lic Physics 6-12
- Secondary Ed + Lic History / Geography / Government / Economics / Social Studies, 6-12
Special Education (SPED)
- SPED + Lic SE Comprehensive
- SPED + Lic SE Interventionist K-8
- SPED + Lic SE Interventionist Biology 6-12
- SPED + Lic SE Interventionist English 6-12
- SPED + Lic SE Interventionist History 6-12
- SPED + Lic SE Interventionist Math 6-12
Non-Degree Graduate Certificates
Computer Science Education / Online
Instructional Design & Virtual Teaching / Online
SERVICE / On Campus
Students Engaging, Responding, Volunteering, and Impacting Communities Everywhere
Comprehensive Exam Information
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.
