Elementary Education: English as a Second Language, M.Ed. (Licensure)

(for those seeking initial teacher licensure)

At the graduate level, the School of Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a 33-36-semester-hour Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language. The program includes 30 hours of professional education coursework and 3–9 hours of an approved clinical experience. Successful completion of the program, along with passing scores on the required state exams, qualifies candidates for two Tennessee teaching licenses in Elementary Education (K–5) and English as a Second Language (Pre-K-12th). Three licensure pathways are available: Job-Embedded Induction, Induction Experience (traditional student teaching), and Internship.

Program of Study

Master’s of Education in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language is a 33-36 credit-hour program leading to M.Ed. Teacher candidates seeking licensure with M.Ed. completion (Endorsement Code 120; Elementary Education K-5th and 490; English as a Second Language Pre-K-12th) have three licensure pathways available: Job-Embedded Induction, Induction Experience (traditional student teaching), and Internship. Teacher candidates seeking licensure in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language, along with an M.Ed., are required to complete 3-9 credit hours of clinical experience. Graduate coursework includes 30 hours of professional education and 3-9 hours of an approved clinical experience. Successful completion of the program, along with passing scores on the required state exams, will qualify a student for an Elementary Education (K-5) and English as a Second Language (Pre-K-12th) licenses in Tennessee.

M.Ed. with Licensure Options

The Elementary Education and English as a Second Language M.E.d. includes licensure options for endorsement code 120 Elementary Education K-5th and 490 English as a Second Language Pre-K-12th. Teacher candidates seeking licensure with M.Ed. are required to complete 3-9 credit hours of clinical experience. For licensure with M.Ed. a total of 33-36 semester credit hours of graduate coursework is required. Graduate coursework includes 30-33 hours of professional education and 3-9 hours of approved clinical experience.

Option 1 (Job-embedded licensure)

EDUC 5970R - Job Embedded Mentoring 1-3 hours

Option 2 (Student Teaching; graduate)

EDUC 5950 - Professional Seminar 3-9 hours

EDUC 5960 - Induction Experience 3 hours

Option 3 (Internship with SOE Approval ONLY)

EDUC 5981 - Internship I 3 hours

EDUC 5982 - Internship II 3 hours

EDUC 5950 - Professional Seminar 3 hours

*Internship I and Internship II are only allowed for students participating in approved programs. A student must enroll in both Internship I (fall semester only) and Internship II (spring semester only).

Additional Information and Notes

Note: A comprehensive examination is not required. For Licensure Information, please see: Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)