Bachelor of Science in Special Education (INTERVENTIONIST FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION)
The Interventionist for Secondary Education concentration studies the best ways to educate and improve the lifestyles of children with a range of challenges (learning, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, physical) and unique gifts. Students in this degree program will earn teacher licensure for grades 6-12, with content focused on instruction in middle and high school. Our program offers a curriculum designed to provide a strong foundation of teaching skills, access to the latest in educational strategies, and instructional theory. Students in licensure programs also engage in extensive clinical experiences in public schools for hands-on training, professional collaboration, and classroom management. Nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
TN Teacher Jobs Connection is open to educators who are both currently licensed to teach in Tennessee, as well as recent graduates, or out-of-state job seekers who are not yet licensed. Candidates who are currently pursuing a Tennessee teaching license are also welcome to participate as they could potentially be hired on a permit.
PT interns lead a summer day camp for children, live in intentional Christian community with other interns, explore their faith in action, and learn from Christ-inspired leaders through a paid summer internship. Placements include Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, and Memphis. Applications will remain open until all positions are filled.
MasteryHour.org is a non-profit project which provides free math tutoring to K-12th grade children via zoom. We were founded during the pandemic and have found there's still a huge, ongoing need to help students catch up in math. They are currently seeking more student volunteers to assist children who are struggling to catch up on learning due to the pandemic.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Freshman Under 21
3.0 high school GPA
Some programs/scholarships may require test scores.
or
2.50 high school GPA and
17 ACT Composite / SAT score of 920 and
15 ACT sub-scores* and
completion of a college-preparatory high school program
General GPA requirements for all majors is a 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. A few programs at Tennessee Tech have additional admission requirements for admission. If a student meets the general admission requirements, but not the requirements specific to their program, the student will be admitted to the interdisciplinary studies major with a student attribute to denote the program of interest. Again, these additional requirements only affect which academic adviser you have, not which classes you will take.
Normally, it is expected that an applicant will submit a score of at least 525 (71 internet-based or 197 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or base score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 48 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
127708 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 25 USD
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