Integrated Studies: Concentration in Special Education Interventionist K-8 (5167), B.S.Ed.

Bachelor of Science in Education, B.S.Ed. - Major in Integrated Studies

A Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Integrated Studies is available with seven concentrations which can lead to licensure in:

Integrated Early Childhood (5169)
K-5 (5162) (K-5 also has a Non-Licensure Option (5164))
Middle Grades Education 6-8 - Language Arts (516A)
Middle Grades Education 6-8 - Mathematics (516B)
Middle Grades Education 6-8 - Science (516C)
Middle Grades Education 6-8 - Social Studies (516D)
Special Education Interventionist K-8 (5165) (Special Education Interventionist K-8 also has a Non-Licensure Option (5155)

for those students who complete the outlined program of study.

The integrated studies Special Education K-8 Interventionist program prepares teachers in Special Education for grades K-8. Field experiences are also included in the program so candidates receive real-world experience in a special education or inclusive classroom. Teacher licensure is accredited at both the state and national levels through the Tennessee State Board of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

General Education	38 hours
Major Core Requirements	21 hours
Concentration Courses	61 hours
Minor (if required)	Optional
Electives (or other program requirements etc.)	NA
TOTAL	120 hours

Contact the Office of Educational Studies at 731-881-7210.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

University Degree Requirements

120 credit hours are required.
Minimum 30 credit hours completed at The University of Tennessee at Martin
36 credits in Upper Division coursework (courses numbered 300-499)
Minimum 60 credits earned at an accredited four-year institution required.
A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required.
A minimum institutional GPA of 2.0 is required.
Must meet all General Education Requirements
Must meet all Major Requirements
If a Minor is required, must meet all Minor Requirements
Must meet all Exit Exam Requirements
- General Education Exam
- Major Field Test / Exit Exam
If a student is admitted to the University of Tennessee at Martin with documented entrance deficiencies OR is subject to mandatory placement requirements, then the student must meet those requirements.

COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE

General Education Core Curriculum Requirements

Guidance for choosing general education courses:

The program recommends that students take the following courses in the University-Wide General Education Requirements as part of their preparation for licensure:

Biology 110 and Biology 120 or Biology 130 and Biology 140
English 112
Math 110 or Math 140
English 250 or English 251 or English 260 or English 261 or English 270 or English 271
Geography 151 or 152
History 201 and History 202
Political Science 210

Note to students: Some degree programs include required courses for the major that are also options within the University-Wide General Education Requirements. If a student completes a course that simultaneously satisfies both a requirement for the major and a requirement for the University-Wide General Education Requirements, then the student may need to complete additional elective coursework in order to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.

Major in Integrated Studies: Special Education Interventionist K-8 (84 credit hours)

Program-Specific Degree Requirements

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)

Students enrolled in TCED 211/equivalent or TCED 703 will submit a pre-admission application by mid-term of the semester enrolled. The EPP Office will review applications to verify that minimum requirements are met. If a candidate meets the minimum requirements, the candidate will be allowed to enroll in coursework requiring admission. The EPP office will enter a pre-admission code in Banner which allows the candidate to move forward with course registration. If requirements are not met, candidates may submit an appeal for pre-admission. EPP Appeal eligibility criteria and request form are located on the EPP OneSpace home page.

Transfer students that have earned credit for TCED 211 or equivalent will be provided pre-admission information during the EPP orientation the first semester enrolled at UT Martin.

The EPP Office will notify all pre-admission applicants and their advisor of their acceptance or denial via email. This documentation will be placed in the advisees file for reference.

Step 1: Pre-Admission to EPP (Undergraduate) - In order to be pre-admitted, students must meet the following requirements while enrolled in TCED 211/equivalent course:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Minimum ACT Super Score of 21or higher or a score of 1080 on SAT
Minimum grade of C or higher in ENG 111 or 112
TBI/FBI background check with no indications
Submit VECHS and Criminal Background Check Release forms
Receive positive Educational Disposition Assessment (EDA) scores in TCED 211/equivalent course conducted by midpoint of semester each term

The EPP office will schedule an orientation with transfer students prior to beginning of classes to discuss and evaluation/or Pre-Admission status.

Step 2: Admission to EPP - To be admitted to EPP, students must meet the following requirements.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (must be maintained through program completion)
Minimum grade of C or higher on all education coursework
Successful completion of an interview* 
Students will be required to request an Admission to EPP interview. This full admission interview must be requested by mid-term of the semester prior to registering for any Residency I/equivalent methods courses in EPP.
The faculty advisor will be responsible for providing EPP Admission application deadlines to students.
Additionally, the EPP Office will provide application and deadlines o the One Space site and organize all interview efforts and communication. 
Interviews will be conducted in April and November. To prepare in advance of the interview, candidates will be provided with possible interview questions and the interview rubric upon requesting an interview. The interview will be conducted by an LEA team.

Upon successful completion of the above-mentioned transition points (Steps 1 & 2), candidates will be admitted to the EPP. The EPP will hold a pinning ceremony for all students that meet full admission requirements. A ceremony will be held at the beginning of the term following admission. For example, those interviewing in April will have ceremony in August. Those interviewing in November will have a ceremony in January. 

Course Requirements

Professional Education (21 hours)

EDFN 400 - Fostering Cultural Competence in the Contemporary Classroom Credit(s): 3
SPED 300 - Children with Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
TCED 211 - Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3
TCED 302 - Integrated Teaching Strategies Credit(s): 3
TCED 303 - Diagnosis and Evaluation Credit(s): 3
TCED 305 - Classroom Management Credit(s): 2
TCED 400 - Residency I Credit(s): 1
TCED 401 - Residency II Seminar Credit(s): 3
Notes:
- Students must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program to enroll in EDFN 400, TCED 302, TCED 303, TCED 305, TCED 400, and TCED 401.
- Students must complete EDFN 400, SPED 300, TCED 211, TCED 302, TCED 303, TCED 305, and TCED 400 prior to participating in Residency II (student teaching).

Concentration in Secondary Education, Special Education Interventionist K-8

Specialty Area (61 hours)

HLRN 311 - Technology Integration Credit(s): 3
HLRN 325 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3
LIBS 451 - Children’s Literature Credit(s): 3
MATH 191 - Principles of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 192 - Principles of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
READ 438 - Literacy I: Introduction to Literacy Credit(s): 3
READ 442 - Literacy II: Foundational Skills of Literacy Credit(s): 4
READ 448 - Literacy III: Literacy Instruction, Assessment and Intervention Credit(s): 3
SPED 304 - Adaptive Physical Education Credit(s): 3
SPED 417 - Clinical Field Experience Credit(s): 3
SPED 418 - Clinical Field Experience II Credit(s): 3
SPED 420 - Language Development and Disorders Credit(s): 3
SPED 433 - Advanced Methods for Teaching Students with High Incidence Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
SPED 434 - Literacy Interventions for Students with Disabilities Credit(s): 3
SPED 435 - Special Education Assessment and Procedures Credit(s): 3
SPED 440 - Inclusive Practices for the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
SPED 460 - Behavior Strategies and Interventions Credit(s): 3
TCED 408 - Student Teaching in Special Education K-8 Interventionist Placement I Credit(s): 5
TCED 409 - Student Teaching in Special Education K-8 Interventionist Placement II Credit(s): 4
Notes:
- Students must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program to enroll in READ 438, READ 442, READ 448, SPED 417, SPED 418, SPED 433, SPED 434, SPED 435, SPED 440, SPED 460, TCED 408 and TCED 409.
- Students must complete HLRN 311, HLRN 325, LIBS 451, MATH 191, MATH 192, READ 438, READ 442, READ 448, SPED 304, SPED 417, SPED 418, SPED 420, SPED 433, SPED 434, SPED 435, SPED 440, and SPED 460 prior to participating in Residency II (student teaching).

Option for Non-Licensure (5155)

Non-licensure Special Education (5155) majors will work out a program of study with their advisor for those hours in place of coursework requiring admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) to be selected from the following coursework:

any upper-division education course not requiring admission to the Educator Preparation Program
any upper-division psychology course
AGRI 450
any upper-division subject matter course in the areas of English, History, Political Science, Economics, Health, Geography or Physical Education
any Child & Family Studies course 
any lab science