Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Initial Licensure

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Initial Licensure

MTSU’s Initial Licensure Program provides individuals who currently hold an undergraduate degree in non-education related fields with the opportunity to earn a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction while also earning a teaching license for elementary school grades kindergarten through fifth. The Initial Licensure Program differs from other licensure programs by allowing teacher candidates to earn a complete Master’s degree while simultaneously earning their K-5 license. In addition, courses are offered in a variety of formats to accommodate working schedules through online courses, weekends, and weeknights. This program is specifically designed for career changers and their busy schedules. This is also the perfect program for those who are already teaching K-5, but want to earn their Master's degree at the same time!

Career Path

Graduates of the Initial Licensure Program have a high success rate of becoming a teacher immediately upon graduation. Courses offered are intended to prepare graduate students with the tools and network connections needed to excel upon entering the educational field. Graduates can be found across the middle Tennessee area as well as across the country including Arizona, Illinois, Texas, and South Carolina to name a few. Some potential careers include classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, director of curriculum and instruction, instructional coordinator, teacher mentor, textbook reviewer.