Graduate Programs in Education
On-Campus. Online. Hybrid.
Master of Arts | Specialist in Education | 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 and 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) 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) - Instructional Leadership Major: M.A. and Ed.S.
Instructional Leadership
The Instructional Leadership (INSL) hybrid/online degrees prepare graduate candidates seeking licensure for positions as school administrators in Tennessee. Each degree requires passing the Administrator's Praxis Exam.
INSL Programs of Study
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) Praxis II Exam
Licensure Information & Assistance
Ethan Grissom / Certification Analyst
egrissom@tntech.edu | Office of Teacher Education
931-372-3097 / Campus Box 5092 / Cookeville, TN 38505 - Learning Design and Technology, M.A.
Learning Design and Technology
Learning Design and Technology is a new online Master of Arts degree being offered now!
- 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
- Online Doctoral Degree: Higher Education Ph.D.
Higher Education Ph.D.
Plan now for Fall 2024! Now offering a new online doctoral program in Higher Education.
Email: hredphd@tntech.edu
- 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
- Graduate Certificates
Three Non-Degree Graduate Certificates
Computer Science Education — Online — Program of Study
Instructional Design & Virtual Teaching — Online — Program of Study
SERVICE (Students Engaging, Responding, Volunteering, and Impacting Communities Everywhere) — On Campus — Program of Study
- *Additional Info: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (Online or Hybrid Delivery)
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.
Comprehensive Exams
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.
