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Graduate Programs in Education

On-Campus. Online. Hybrid.students

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

Master of Arts


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 

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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

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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 

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  • 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.

    Office of Teacher Education

    • 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

Program of Study course checklist 

Instructional Design & Virtual Teaching / Online

Program of Study course checklist

SERVICE / On Campus

Students Engaging, Responding, Volunteering, and Impacting Communities Everywhere

Program of Study course checklist


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.

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