Elementary Education Degrees
Teaching All Learners (TALN) - Elementary Education (BSEd)
The Teaching All Learners (TALN) major contains three parts. First, the General Education component contains introductory level courses in the liberal arts and sciences. Second, the Professional Education courses are essential for teacher all grade levels general curriculum. Third, the Special Education component contains advanced courses and experiences that lead to specialized professional knowledge unique to teaching students with disabilities. The TALN Program leads to dual licensure in Special Education Interventionist (K-8) OR Interventionist (6-12) AND an Elementary Education (K-5) classroom. View the full degree breakdown in the Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice>.
- Major: Teaching All Learners (TALN Program) - see catalog
- Concentration/Focus: Elementary Education (K-5) and Special Education Interventionist (K-8 or 6-12)
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd)
- License: Elementary Education (K-5) and Interventionist (K-8) OR Interventionist (6-12)
Master's in Elementary Education (MAT)
This course of study leads to initial certification in Elementary Education (K-5). The program provides students with the specific professional education knowledge and skills necessary for teachers of young children, kindergarten through grade six. The program includes coursework in child development, learning theory, social foundations of education and teaching methods. Many courses have extensive fieldwork and are frequently taught at public school sites. The degree program is designed to prepare students to meet competencies for Tennessee licensure. Upon completion of all degree requirements, including student teaching, and all testing (PRAXIS) requirements, students may apply for initial teacher licensure in Tennessee. View the full degree breakdown in the Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice>
- Major: Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
- Concentration: Elementary Education
- Degree: Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- License: 499 Elementary Education K-5