Overview

Program in Education / Program in Education is located in Knoxville, TN, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Mathematics education
Master of Science (MS)	Reading education
Master of Science (MS)	Science education
Master of Science (MS)	Social science education
Master of Science (MS)	Social foundations
Master of Science (MS)	Art education
Master of Science (MS)	Early childhood special education
Master of Science (MS)	Education of deaf and hard of hearing
Master of Science (MS)	Modified and comprehensive special education
Master of Science (MS)	Instructional technology
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Literacy, language education, and ESL education
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Teacher education
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Instructional technology
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Educational psychology
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Educational administration and policy studies
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Instructional technology
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Mathematics education
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Curriculum
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Elementary education
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	English education
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Foreign language/ESL education
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Reading education
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Science education
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Social science education
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Educational administration and supervision
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	School counseling
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	School psychology
Master of Science (MS)	Curriculum
Master of Science (MS)	Elementary education
Master of Science (MS)	English education
Master of Science (MS)	Foreign language/ESL education
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Curriculum, educational research and evaluation
Specialist in Education (Ed S)	Special education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Counseling education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Cultural studies in education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Curriculum, educational research and evaluation
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Early childhood education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Educational administration and policy studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Educational psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Exercise science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Instructional technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Literacy, language and ESL education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	School psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Socio-cultural foundations of sports and education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Teacher education
Master of Science (MS)	Secondary teaching
Master of Science (MS)	Elementary teaching

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	258
Doctoral Degrees	28

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required
Other Advanced Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

420

Applied

210

Accepted

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.7
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.7
Additional Entrance Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.7

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

529

Total Graduate Students

6%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.95%
Black or African American	4.35%
White or Caucasian	84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.38%
Asian	1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	1.51%

Gender

Male (24%)

Female (75%)

Location & Contact

Address 527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN  37996
United States

Contact Dr. Lester Knight
Phone: 865-974-1000

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