蘑菇TV’s Teaching Licensure-Only Program provides a focused, efficient route for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and seek initial Tennessee teaching licensure without completing a full master’s degree.
This fully online program is designed for working professionals, career changers, and private school educators who are ready to love into licensed classroom teaching.
Coursework aligns with Tennessee Department of Education standards and prepares candidates for required state assessments, including Praxis and edTPA.
Graduate Studies:
College of Education and Behavioral Science
Department chair name:
Mrs. Beverly Ivy
Program Director:
Karen Sewell
Ed.D.
This program is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to earn Tennessee teaching licensure without completing another full graduate degree.
It is ideal for:
If you are searching for how to become a licensed teacher in Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree, this pathway provides a direct, structured route to the classroom.
Apply now and begin your transition into teaching.
There are low-cost licensure options available 鈥� including state-sponsored programs. However, many candidates discover that affordability alone does not guarantee classroom readiness.
Our goal is not simply licensure. It is preparation. We equip you to enter your first classroom confident, competent, and ready to serve students well.
At 蘑菇TV, you receive:
| EDU 500 | Introduction to Graduate Studies |
| EDU 529 | Foundations of Literacy I |
| EDU 539 | Foundation of Literacy II |
| SPE 651 | Literacy Interventions |
| SPE 541 | Differentiated and Instruction |
| SPE 547 | Assessment in Special Education |
| SPE 544 | Managing and Behavior of Special Needs Children |
| EDU 597 | Mentoring in the Classroom |
| EDU 550 | Professional Reflection and Planning |
| Elementary Licensure聽 | |
| EDU 500 | Intro to Graduate Studies |
| EDU 529 | Foundations of Literacy I |
| EDU 539 | Foundations of Literacy II |
| SPE 651 | Literacy Interventions |
| SPE 541 | Differentiated and Instruction |
| EDU 548 | Strategies Across Content Areas |
| EDU 591 | Mentoring in the Classroom |
| EDU 550 | Professional Reflection and Planning |
| EDU 500 | Intro to Graduate Studies |
| ESL 521 | Secondary Literacy |
| SPE 651 | Literacy Interventions |
| SPE 541 | Differentiation and Instruction |
| EDU 548 | Strategies |
| EDU 597 | Mentoring in the Classroom |
| EDU 550 | Professional Reflection and Planning |
| EDU 500 | Intro to Graduate Studies |
| EDU 529 | Foundations of Literacy I |
| EDU 539 | Foundations of Literacy II |
| SPE 651 | Literacy Interventions |
| SPE 541 | Differentiation and Instruction |
| SPE 544 | Managing Behavior of Special Needs Children |
| SPE 547 | Assessment in Special Education |
| EDU 597 | Mentoring in the Classroom |
| EDU 550 | Professional Reflection and Planning |
Choose one of the following:
| SPE 546 | Practical Applications (for Interventionist K-8 License) |
| SPE 549 | Transition (for Interventionist 6-12 License) |
| SPE 583 | Education – Severe & Profound (for Comprehensive K-12 License) |
| 聽Next Start Dates: | March 14
(Apply by February 28) |
June 1
(Apply by May 21) |
蘑菇TV’s Teaching Licensure-Only Program is aligned with Tennessee Department of Education standards and prepares candidates to meet all state-required competencies for initial teacher licensure.
Coursework is designed to support preparation for required assessments, including Praxis and edTPA, and aligns with Tennessee educator standards for classroom readiness.
Prerequisites:
If you already hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a teachable field, you can pursue Tennessee teaching licensure by completing required pedagogical coursework through a licensure-only program. 蘑菇TV鈥檚 fully online Teaching Licensure-Only Program provides the state-aligned coursework needed to pursue initial licensure without earning another full graduate degree.
Yes. 蘑菇TV鈥檚 Teaching Licensure-Only Program provides the coursework required to pursue initial Tennessee teaching licensure in approved content areas. The curriculum aligns with Tennessee Department of Education standards and prepares candidates for required state assessments, including Praxis and edTPA.
Yes. A licensure-only pathway allows individuals who already hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree to complete only the coursework required for state licensure. This focused option eliminates unnecessary credit hours while meeting Tennessee licensure standards.
Yes. A licensure-only program is a form of alternative teacher certification designed for individuals transitioning into teaching from other professional fields. Unlike minimal-preparation pathways, 蘑菇TV鈥檚 program provides structured coursework taught by experienced faculty to ensure strong classroom readiness.
蘑菇TV combines affordability with academic rigor and faculty expertise. Candidates benefit from:
While some licensure options emphasize speed or minimal coursework, 蘑菇TV prioritizes thorough preparation so graduates enter the classroom confident and capable.
Yes. All coursework is delivered 100% online in a format designed for working professionals and career changers, allowing candidates to complete licensure requirements while continuing in their current career.
Completion time depends on licensure area and course sequencing, but most candidates complete required coursework within one academic year while studying part-time.
For those aspiring teachers seeking both licensure and true classroom readiness, 蘑菇TV offers one of Tennessee’s most comprehensive and academically rigorous licensure-only pathways.
If you know teaching is your next step, there is no reason to wait.
Begin your application today and let our admissions teach guide you through the licensure process from transcript review to classroom readiness.
