Overview

Using research and research-based practices, with a degree in Teaching (Special Education) from University of Tennessee Martin you will learn the skills needed to help to develop an identified student with disabilities’ fullest potential by providing the specialized instruction designed to meet their learning needs.

Overview

This concentration is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and are professionally licensed to teach.

The Initial Licensure Option is available for those students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and who are seeking to obtain initial licensure at the master’s level to teach Special Education K-8.

Students in initial licensure programs should refer to section of catalog on under-graduate degrees in education for information on admission to the Educator Preparation Program, Praxis, and Licensure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Children with Exceptionalities
Practices of Effective Teaching
Teaching with Technology
Special Education Assessment and Procedures
Literacy Interventions for Students with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

Early application is encouraged. Submit your complete application to the Graduate Studies Office at least 28 days before the semester starts.

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Martinez, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Cum GPA—a 2.50 cumulative GPA on all work attempted prior to completion of the baccalaureate degree, or
SrYr GPA—a 3.00 GPA on the last 30 semester hours attempted in the baccalaureate degree (all work will be computed for the number of semesters necessary to total the last 30 semester hours), or
a 3.00 GPA on the SrYr plus any post-baccalaureate upper-division and/or graduate courses. (Any courses included in the SrYr calculation may be repeated to raise the GPA to 3.00).
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17720 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17720 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11680 USD / year

≈ 11680 USD / year

Living costs

Martinez

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Martinez

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