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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 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) 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.

    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

  • NEW Major: 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!

    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.

    Higher Education Ph.D.

    Plan now for Fall 2024! Now offering a new online doctoral program in Higher Education.

    Email: hredphd@tntech.edu

    More Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ the Higher Education Ph.D. Program

  • 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

     

  • 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.

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  • Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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.

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MORE INFORMATION
931-372-3181
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