Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Teacher Education - Applied Behavior Analysis 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 Education Specialist (EdS) in Teacher Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concentration equips professionals to implement behavior-analytic methods and intervention strategies. This program aims to decrease challenging behaviors while promoting positive behaviors and skill development, ultimately enhancing life quality. The ABA curriculum integrates courses from Special Education and School Psychology, concentrating on therapeutic methods for individuals with learning or behavioral challenges, along with training for their educators and support providers.
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