Overview

Education

The Specialist in Education with a major in teacher education encompasses concentrations in educational technology; elementary education; English education; literacy education; mathematics education; science education; social science education; special education; teaching and learning; and World Language/ESL education.

These concentrations require completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework beyond the master’s, including 6 credit hours in core courses, 18 credit hours in specialized courses, and 6 credit hours to be determined by the student’s committee. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available. The Teacher Education program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult learning

Assessment

Cultural studies

Educational technology

Instructional pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The completed online Graduate Application for Admission

A non-refundable application fee

One unofficial transcript from all colleges and universities attended submitted on-line at the time of application to the Graduate School

The submission of official transcripts and degree certificates

Departmental application

Reference letters or rating forms

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Out-of-State

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13784 USD / year

≈ 13784 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Knoxville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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