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.
Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
