Practitioner Occupational License 

Individuals applying for the Practitioner Occupational Teacher License must meet the following criteria:

• Be formally admitted to or have completed a state-approved educator preparation program
• Be recommended by the state-approved educator preparation program
• Be a high school graduate or have college credit
• Meet industry certification requirements
• Meet the Occupational Endorsement Aligned Requirements

In addition to meeting the criteria, candidates should submit the following to the Tennessee Department of Education:

• Verification of work experience
• Occupational qualification sheet
• Official transcript
• Industry certification (if required)

Important Websites

• For information on fee payments, visit the University & Student Business Services website. 
• To lookup classes, please follow the instructions provided on the Registrar's website under "Class Offerings." (Class schedules are available online, usually one month before registration opens.)
• For information on how to register for courses, please view the Registration Quick Guide. (Before registering for courses, you must call 901-678-2377 so the "Alternate PIN" can be cleared by an advisor.)

Program of Study

The program of study requires 12 hours at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Along with the coursework, candidates must pass the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching.  For dates and registration on the PLT, please go to www.ets.org.

eCampus Courses

Candidates may also opt to take some of the required classes online through TN eCampus>.  The following courses are available in this format:

NOTE: LITL 4241- Literacy in Grades 4-8 is offered on campus ONLY