Program Overview

Specialist in Education (EdS) in Teacher Education

The Specialist in Education (EdS) degree in Teacher Education, Literacy Education Concentration, prepares students for both formal and informal leadership roles in elementary schools. This degree is designed for those students who already possess a master’s degree in education.

Literacy Education Concentration

Literacy is a core value embedded in societies and relates to academic performance, professional career, and citizenship. At UT, we support educators who strive to make a difference in their learners’ lives and future careers. Thus, we work with educators and administrators to enhance their understanding of how reading and writing develop, and on ways to support learners from the initial stages of reading, spelling, writing, and thinking acquisition to later stages of critical thinking through technology, writing, while promoting self-regulation, motivation, and a growth mindset.

Program Requirements

• Required Courses (Core Area): Must include one course from two of the following areas: adult learning, assessment, cultural studies, educational technology, ESL, instructional pedagogy, or Special Education
  • Credit Hours: 6
• Concentration: Literacy Education Specialist Certificate: 12 credit hours
• Related Studies:
  • For Thesis Option: TPTE 518 – Educational Specialist Research and Thesis
  • For Non-Thesis Option: TPTE 503 – Problems in Lieu of Thesis
  • Credit Hours: 6
• Additional Requirements:
  • Education courses at the 400-level required for licensure are not eligible.
  • At least 2/3 of the semester credit hours are accumulated in the master’s.
  • All of the last 30 credit hours of coursework must be in 500- or 600-level courses.

Outreach: Serving Literacy Across Communities

Literacy education faculty host free virtual literacy series. Sessions occur once a month and have a one-hour duration. Topics address literacy development and instruction.

Literacy Professional Development Series: Videos

Literacy professional development series videos are available.