Exceptional Learning: Moderate to Severe Disabilities M.Ed. (Licensure)

At the Graduate level, Exceptional Learning Programs at the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga offer a 30-33 hour Master’s in Education Degree. This program leads to licensure for endorsement code 461 Special Education Comprehensive Programs Grades K-12.

Candidates interested in a non-licensure M.Ed., can complete up to 15 hours of advisor-approved electives to satisfy the 30-hour degree requirement.

Program of Study

The Masters of Education in Exceptional Learning: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Grades K-12 program has three options for obtaining licensure with degree completion (graduate student teaching , job-embedded, or internship options). Teacher candidates seeking Special Education Comprehensive licensure with M.Ed. are required to complete 3-9 credit hours of clinical experience. Graduate coursework includes 24-27 hours of professional education and 3-9 hours of an approved clinical experience.

Clinical Practice Options

Option 1 (Job-embedded licensure)

EDUC 5970R - Job Embedded Mentoring 3 hours

Option 2 (Student Teaching; graduate)

EDUC 5960 - Induction Experience 3-9 hours

EDUC 5950 - Professional Seminar 3 hours

Option 3 (Internship with SOE Approval ONLY)

EDUC 5981 - Internship 1 3 hours

EDUC 5982 - Internship 2 3 hours

EDUC 5950 - Professional Seminar 3 hours

Additional Information and Notes

Note: For Licensure Information, please see: Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)