Program Details
As one of the three concentrations that offer licensure, the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Secondary School Instruction develops competent and caring educators. All candidates must complete a semester of student teaching.
Other requirements of this online secondary education master’s degree include submitting the edTPA portfolio and meeting the minimum passing score of the State Department of Education. Furthermore, students must pass the comprehensive exams and any required Praxis subject area examinations.
The online secondary education coursework covers multicultural and advanced educational psychology. Other study topics include the following:
- Evaluation and assessment for the classroom
- Classroom management
- Psychology of exceptional children
- Technology integration
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Tennessee State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, MATApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Requires a Tennessee teacher license or a United States equivalent