Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Teacher Education - Literacy Education in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Knoxville United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,108
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The department provides an Education Specialist (EdS) program focused on teacher education. This advanced degree is tailored for educators who have already earned a master's in education. A Distance Learning alternative is available for working professionals with a master's in education currently serving as Job-Embedded practitioners. Literacy serves as a fundamental pillar in communities, influencing academic success, career advancement, and civic engagement. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) empowers educators dedicated to transforming students' lives and professional trajectories. We collaborate with teachers and school leaders to deepen their knowledge of literacy development, equipping them to guide learners from foundational reading, spelling, and writing skills to advanced critical thinking using technology and composition, while fostering self-discipline, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to a graduate program, an international student must have an equivalent 4-year bachelor's degree with at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on all previous coursework or a 3.30 on a 4.00 scale on all previous graduate work. Grading systems other than the 4.00 scale are evaluated, upon receipt of transcripts, in accordance with standard practice. Programs may require a higher average GPA for admission. Applicants with work experience or who are entering graduate study after a number of years away from an educational institution, usually five years, will be given consideration with greater flexibility relative to GPA.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
32,108