Professional Education Minor

The Professional Education Minor for PK-3 and K-5 Education prepares students for teaching in grades PK-3 and K-5. Successful completion of clinical practice (with seminar) and Tennessee-mandated licensure examinations leads to teaching licensure for the grade levels selected. Testing requirements, electronic portfolio development, and other prerequisites for admission to Teacher Education will require consultation with an education advisor.

Required Courses

EDUC 2100 - Foundations of Education 2
EDUC 3040 - Instructional Technology 3
EDUC 3070 - Instructional Strategies 3
EDUC 4270 - Classroom Evaluation and Assessment 3
EDUC 4160 - Teaching Diverse Students 3
EDUC 4080 - Classroom Organization and Management 3
SPED 2300 - Introduction to Special Education 3
EDUC 3000 - Educational Psychology 3

Total Hours 23

Student Teaching

EDUC 4410 - Undergraduate Student Teaching Grades K-3 5
EDUC 4510 - Undergraduate Student Teaching Grades 4-5 5
EDUC 4610 - Undergraduate Student Teaching Grades 6-8 5
EDUC 4710 - Undergraduate Student Teaching Grades 9-12 5
EDUC 4950 - Undergraduate Student Teaching Seminar 2