Successful completion of coursework is enhanced through general and subject-specific tests (Praxis I and II), Tennessee state licensure, and scholastic work, and is available after completion of classroom practicums.

Transitional licenses are also available for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree but not a traditional background in education and who are working toward fulfilling appropriate licensure requirements while teaching.

Many states partner with the Tennessee Board of Education to offer reciprocal licensing programs, so that students obtaining a license in Tennessee may also teach elsewhere. Contact the College of Education for personalized assistance in determining specific states’ reciprocity agreements.