Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Memphis offers various programs for students, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Undergraduate Majors and Minors

Undergraduate degrees are available in several fields, including:

• ABA Undergrad Minor
• K-12 Education Undergrad Minor
• Educational Careers
• Youth Development Undergrad Major
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Integrated Early Childhood
• Integrative Studies
• Elementary Education
• Instructional Design & Technology
• Literacy
• School Library Specialist
• Secondary Education
• Special Education

Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates are offered in:

• Autism Studies
• Human Computer Interaction
• Literacy Leadership & Coaching
• Multi-Tier Systems of Support
• School Library Information Specialist
• STEM Teacher Leadership
• Special Education Comprehensive
• Urban Education

Secondary Education (6-12) MAT

The Secondary Education (6-12) master's program leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and a Tennessee License to teach grades 6-12.

• Candidates must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) before the end of the second semester and fulfill all TEP requirements.
• A 3.0 graduate GPA is required for admission to TEP and must be maintained while in the graduate program.
• Candidates must pass Praxis II exams to be licensed to teach in Tennessee.

Degree Timeline

The degree timeline is as follows:

Level 1 Coursework

• Suggested Course Sequence for Fall I Semester (6 Hours)
  • English:
    • EDPR 7112 - Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education
    • ICL 7303 - English Language Composition in the Secondary School
  • Math:
    • EDPR 7112 - Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education
    • ICL 7502 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and Secondary School
  • Science:
    • EDPR 7112 - Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education
    • ICL 7602 - Teaching Science in the Secondary School
  • Social Studies:
    • EDPR 7112 - Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education
    • ICL 7652 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School
• Suggested Course Sequence for Spring I Semester (6 Hours)
  • English:
    • ICL 7030 - Assessment & Evaluation
    • LITL 7541 - Literacy Instruction and Intervention
  • Math:
    • ICL 7030 - Assessment & Evaluation
    • ICL 7503 - Secondary Math Ed Curriculum
  • Science:
    • ICL 7030 - Assessment & Evaluation
    • ICL 7603 - Secondary School Science Curriculum
  • Social Studies:
    • ICL 7030 - Assessment & Evaluation
    • Social Studies Elective

Level 2 Coursework

• Suggested Course Sequence for Fall II Semester (6 Hours)
  • English:
    • SPED 7000 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners
    • LITL 7304 - Writing Theory and Practice
  • Math:
    • SPED 7000 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners
    • ICL 7508 - Seminar in Mathematics
  • Science:
    • SPED 7000 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners
    • ICL 7608 - Seminar in Science Education
  • Social Studies:
    • SPED 7000 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners
    • Social Studies Elective

Level 3 Coursework

• Suggested Course Sequence for Fall III Semester - Clinical Teaching Candidates (9 Hours)
  • ICL 7808 - The Clinical Teaching Semester
  • ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar
• Suggested Course Sequence for Fall III Semester - Job Embedded Candidates (3 Hours)
  • ICL 7992 - Master's Project

Additional Requirements

• An application is required one semester prior to The Clinical Teaching Semester - ICL 7808.
• All clinical teaching candidates must take the Professional Seminar to obtain licensure - ICL 7993.
• No other courses may be taken with the clinical teaching semester and/or the ICL 7993 Professional Seminar or 7992 Master's Project classes.
• Candidates who have an active Job Embedded Practitioner License will be exempt from submitting the edTPA.