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Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
Master of Arts in Teaching in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Additional Endorsement Program
Master of Arts in Teaching
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)
Degree Received: MAT + licensure
Number of Credits: 32 credits
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200
Timeline
- Year 1: Must hold a non-lead teaching position
- Year 2: Must hold a lead teaching position
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Non-Residency Path
Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)
Number of Credits: 32 credits
Degree Received: MAT + licensure
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be lead teacher/ teacher of record
- Year 2: Must be lead teacher/ teacher of record
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Master Of Arts in Teaching |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
MAT in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (see below) MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education |
MAT in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (see below) MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
English as a Second Language pre-K-12 |
English as a Second Language pre-K-12 |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Program |
Tennessee Job-Embedded Licensure Program |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
If you are not seeking certification in Tennessee, you may enroll in either pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a teaching license. |
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Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)
Degree Received: MAT + Licensure
Number of Credits: 39
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150
Timeline
- Year 1:You must hold a non-lead teaching position.
- Year 2: You must hold a lead teaching position.
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Non-Residency Path
Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)
Degree Received: MAT+ Licensure
Number of Credits: 39
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150
Timeline
- Year 1 & 2: You must hold a lead teaching position.
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Master Of Arts In Teaching In Special Education |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
MAT in Early Childhood Special Education |
MAT in Early Childhood Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
TN Integrated Early Childhood Education Pre-K-2 |
TN Integrated Early Childhood Education Pre-K-2 |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Program |
Tennessee Job-Embedded Licensure Program |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
If you are not seeking certification in Tennessee, you may enroll in either pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a teaching license. |
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Master of Arts in Teaching in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)
Degree Received: MAT + Licensure
Number of Credits: 38
Total Tuition Cost:$32,300
Timeline
- Year 1:You must hold a non-lead teaching position.
- Year 2: You must hold a lead teaching position.
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Non-Residency Path
Program Duration: 2 years (6 terms)
Degree Received: MAT+ Licensure
Number of Credits: 38
Total Tuition Cost: $32,300
Timeline
- Year 1 & 2: You must hold a lead teaching position.
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Master Of Arts in Teaching In Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
MAT in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners |
MAT in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners |
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Teaching Endorsements |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
TN English as a Second Language pre-K-12 |
TN English as a Second Language pre-K-12 |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Program |
Tennessee Job-Embedded Licensure Program |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
If you are not seeking certification in Tennessee, you may enroll in either pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a teaching license. |
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Licensure-Only Programs
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Program
Program Duration: 1 year (3-4 terms)
Degree Received: Teaching License
Number of Credits: 19
Total Tuition Cost: $16,150
Timeline
- Year 1: Non-lead teaching position
Tennessee Job-Embedded Licensure Program and
Program Duration: 1 year (3-4 terms)
Degree Received: Teaching License
Number of Credits: 18-24
Total Tuition Cost: $15,300-$20,400
Timeline
- Year 1: Lead teaching position
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Licensure only programs |
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Program |
Tennessee Job-Embedded Licensure Program |
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Content Areas Offered |
Elementary Mathematics |
Elementary Mathematics |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
Elementary Education K-5 English/Language Arts 6-8 Mathematics 6-8 Biology 6-12 Economics 6-12 |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
None |
English as a Second Language pre-K-12 |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Tennessee Teacher Licensure Program |
Tennessee Job-Embedded Licensure Program |
Additional Endorsement Programs
English as a Second Language
Program Duration: 1 year (3 terms)
Degree Received: Additional endorsement
Number of Credits: 12
Total Tuition Cost: $10,200
Timeline
- Year 1: Lead teaching position and teaching license
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Additional Endorsement |
English as a Second Language |
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Content Areas Offered |
English as a Second Language |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
English as a Second Language pre-K-12 |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Tennessee Additional Endorsement Program |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
You must already hold a current teaching license to be eligible for this program. |
Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Program Duration: 1 year (4 terms)
Degree Received: Special Education endorsement
Number of Credits: 21
Total Tuition Cost: $17,850
Timeline
- Year 1: Lead teacher position
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Advanced Certificate in Special Education |
Advanced Certificate with Certification |
Advanced Certificate only |
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Content Areas Offered |
Special Education |
Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Special Education Interventionist K-8 |
n/a |
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Academic Plans |
Academic Plans | Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Tennessee Additional Endorsement Program |
None |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
You must already hold a current teaching license to be eligible for these programs. |
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