Undergraduate Programs
College of Education undergraduate programs are housed in the Instruction and Curriculum Leadership> department. If you are interested in teaching or working with youth, the COE has a degree program for you.
- If you would like to teach in preK-5th grade, Special Education or Secondary Math, visit the Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice page> to learn more about teaching licensure.
- If you would like to teach 6th-12th grade, learn more about the new K-12 Education Minor>.
- If you are interested in working with youth in a non-profit setting, learn more about the new Youth Development concentration>.
- If you are a current COE undergraduate looking for your advisor, visit the Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice page>.
River City Partnership
180 days - one school year - is a lifetime and can make a huge impact on the life of a student. Inspire the Memphis community by becoming a River City Teacher Scholar for the College of Education at the UofM. The River City Partnership is a collaboration between UofM College of Education, Shelby County Schools and local charter schools. Our program prepares local, future educators to practice and promote social justice, equity and inclusion as a teacher in Memphis urban schools.
The River City Partnership provides scholars with a unique cohort model, scholarship opportunities, support and mentorship during classes and after graduation and coursework focusing on teaching in Memphis. Learn more on the River City Partnership page>.
COE Majors and Minors
The Teaching All Learners (TALN) major prepares you to teach in Elementary schools and in Special Education programs. Courses focus on essentials for teaching all grade levels' general curriculum, promoting equity and social justice and specialized professional knowledge unique to teaching students with disabilities. The program includes real-world field experiences in local classrooms where students are able to teach and co-teach under the supervision of dedicated, caring mentor teachers. The TALN Program leads to dual licensure in:
- Special Education Interventionist (K-8) OR Interventionist (6-12)
- AND Elementary Education (K-5) classroom teacher.
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The Human Development and Learning major, part of the Early Childhood Education program, prepares early childhood educators to develop culturally responsive, anti-bias and anti-racist teaching practices in order to become an advocate for educational equity in the primary grades (Pre-K-3rd grade) and beyond. Through coursework, field experiences and student teaching, undergraduate students gain knowledge, skills, dispositions and strategies needed to advance equity and support young children’s learning across developmental stages (birth to age eight) within diverse contexts, leading to initial Pre-K-3 Tennessee State Teacher Certification.
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Secondary Math Concentration
The Integrative Studies, Secondary Math Concentration degree prepares highly-qualified math teachers for grades 6-12. This major leads to a deeper understanding of the mathematics you will teach, prepares you to teach effectively in urban schools and allows you to work collaboratively with mathematics and education faculty.
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- Secondary Education program page
- Undergraduate advising and teaching licensure (including program of studies)
Youth Development Concentration
The Integrative Studies: Youth Development Undergraduate concentration (Bachelor of Science in Education) is an authentic, cutting-edge program designed collaboratively with the COE's non-profit partners. This non-licensure program will provide students who are interested in serving in non-profits and educational support structures with a dedicated course of study, practicum, internship and a path to a career. Students in the Integrative Studies: Youth Development concentration will take specialized courses focused on diversity, equity and inclusion and gain real-world experience to work with youth in non-school settings.
Visit the Youth Development page to learn more >.
Educational Careers Concentration
Students who are interested in working in education or working with youth but are not interested in earning teaching licensure can major in Integrative Studies: Educational Careers. The Integrative Studies Educational Careers concentration, a non-licensure concentration, does not require admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Minor
ICL offers a 100% online minor (18 hours) for Undergraduate students in Applied Behavior Analysis. This accelerated minor prepares students to apply for certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). This minor pairs well with majors in Teaching All Learners, Psychology, Social Work and Child Development, as well as other majors that work with children and adults with autism, behavior delays or social communication delays.
Learn more about the ABA Minor >.
K-12 Education Minor
The K-12 Education Minor allows non-education majors, especially those in the College of Arts and Sciences, to complete a partial program of study that will lead to teaching licensure in Tennessee, as opposed to beginning your teacher preparation coursework after undergraduate graduation. The 6 course (18 credit hour) minor allows non-education majors to enroll in courses that will prepare you for the classroom and fast-tracks your journey to teach in middle or high school.
Learn more about the K-12 Education minor >
Educational Psychology and Research
The Educational Psychology and Research (EDPR) minor prepares you to study how people learn and gives you a head start on graduate-level research in Masters and Doctoral programs. EDPR is a specialized field of psychology that deals with teaching, learning and development. You will learn how to design and measure culturally-responsive, equity-driven studies focused on human development, teaching strategies and learning processes.