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Teaching All Learners (leading to Elementary K-5 and Special Education Interventionist K-8 and 6-12 licensure), (B.S.Ed.)

Explore an exciting path with our Teaching All Learners (TALN) major, crafted to empower you for a dynamic career at the intersection of elementary education and special needs support. Dive into essential skills for teaching diverse grade levels while mastering specialized techniques for students with unique learning needs. Through hands-on experiences in local classrooms, mentored by caring teachers, you'll gain practical insights through teaching and co-teaching opportunities. Completing the TALN Program opens doors to dual licensure: as a Special Education Interventionist (K-8) or Interventionist (6-12), paired with certification as an Elementary Education (K-5) teacher. Join us in shaping inclusive learning environments where every student thrives and succeeds.

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Degree Timeline (120 Hours)

Semester I (15 credits)

  • ENGL 1010: English Composition I
  • MATH 1420: Foundations of Mathematics
  • HIST 1110: World Civilization I OR HIST 1120: World Civilization II
  • Fine Art**
  • Humanities**

Semester II (15 credits)

  • ENGL 1020: English Composition II
  • MATH 1480: Math for Elementary Teachers I
  • ESCI 1301: World Regions OR ESCI 1401: Cultural Geography
  • HIST 2010: US History to 1877 OR HIST 2020: US History Since 1877
  • EDPR 2111: Development Across Lifespan

 

**Visit UofM's course catalog > for Fine Arts and Humanitites course options.

Semester I (16 credits)

  • ENGL 2021: Literary Heritage OR ENGL 2202: African American Lit
  • MATH 1481: Math for Elementary Teachers II
  • PSYC 1030: General Psychology OR POLS 1030: American Government
  • LITL 4239: Phonological Awareness and Phonics (FALL ONLY)
  • Natural Science lecture and lab**

Semester II (16 credits)

  • COMM 2381: Oral Communications
  • IDT 3600: Technology in Education
  • SPED 2000: Foundations of Inclusive Education
  • ELED 3242: Teaching/Learning Elementary School (SPRING ONLY)
  • Natural Science lecture and lab**

 

**Visit UofM's course catalog > for Natural Science course options.

Semester I (16 credits) FALL ONLY

  • LITL 4240: Literacy in Grades PreK-4
  • ELED 3261: Science Methods for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms
  • ELED 3271: Social Studies Methods for Inclusive Elementary Classrooms
  • SPED 3800: Methods & Content Area Instruction for All Learners
  • SPED 3802: Educational Assessment / Inclusive Setting
  • ICL 3203: Pre-Residence Practicum

Semester II (16 credits) SPRING ONLY / TEP Restricted

  • ELED 3251: Planning & Facilitating Inclusive Early Math Development
  • LITL 4241: Literacy in Grades 4-8
  • SPED 3803: Behavior Management in Special Education
  • SPED 4015: Identity and Students with Disabilities and Exceptionalities
  • ENGL 4531: Methods / Techniques ESL
  • ICL 4204: Pre-Residence Practicum

Semester I (14 credits) FALL ONLY / Residency I

  • SPED 4020: Language and Communication for Inclusive Classrooms
  • ICL 4021: Professional Ethical and Legal Practices and Standards
  • ICL 3333: Measurement and Evaluation for the Data-Driven Classroom
  • ICL 4906: Teaching All Learners (Residency I Practicum)
  • ICL 4001: Role of Family, Culture, and Community Assets in Education

Semester II (12 credits) SPRING ONLY / Residency II

  • ICL 4800: Professional Seminar
  • ICL 4904: Residency Practicum II

 

Praxis Test Requirements and Deadlines

Elemenary Education (Multiple Subjects)

  • Reading and Language Arts
    • Test Code: 5002
    • Qualifying Score: 157
  • Mathematics
    • Test Code: 5003
    • Qualifying Score: 157
  • Social Studies
    • Test Code: 5004
    • Qualifying Score: 155
  • Science
    • Test Code: 5005
    • Qualifying Score: 159

**Deadline to pass is December 1 of your Residency I semester**

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge

  • Test Code: 5355
  • Qualifying Score: 145
  • Deadline: February 15 of your Residency II semester (NOTE: If you are placed in a SPED classroom for Residency, your deadline is December 1 of your Residency I semester)

Teaching Reading: Elementary Education

  • Test Code: 5205
  • Qualifying Score: 159
  • Deadline: February 15 of your Residency II semester

 

View Praxis resources> in our Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (OTECP)

Important Information

Students must be admitted to the College of Education's Teacher Education Program (TEP) by the end ot their Junior I semester. All Junior I coursework must be completed and passed with a C- or better before being permitted to register for Junior II coursework. Junior II (Pre-Residency) courses must also be completed and passed with a C- or better before being permitted to register to Residency I courses. Visit OTECP Admissions > or contact Mary Lanier > for questions about the TEP admissions process.

For licensure exams, candidates are required to pass Praxis II Content Knowledge exams to be licensed to teach in Tennessee. Visit the Educational Testing Service > for information on registration, costs, and more.