Curriculum and Instruction

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
- M.A. (PDF)
- Ed.S. (PDF)
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 About 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.

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.