Transitional Licensure
Regents Online and the six TBR universities have joined together to establish an online delivery option for new teachers who have been issued a Transitional License in secondary education. This option will allow students flexibility in completing their educational coursework online through this campus collaborative. The courses may also be used for transitional licenses in areas other than secondary education as determined by your home institution.
Program of Study:
Please note that the following courses are available at three levels:
- 2000 Level - For teachers with little or no college credit hours
- 4000 Level - For teachers who have 60 or more college credit hours
- 5000/6000/7000 Level - For teachers with Bachelor’s degrees
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TELC 2007 - Adolescent Learners The emphasis of these courses is on the emotional, cognitive and physical aspects of adolescence and also includes the major concerns and risk factors facing teens in the United States. |
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TELC 2008 - Facilitating Learning through Assessment and Evaluation These courses focus on three areas of teaching effectiveness including: 1) Facilitating Learning and Instruction, 2) Evaluating Learning Outcomes, 3) Maintaining Professionalism. |
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TELC 2009 - Managing the Learning Environment in School Settings These courses address the use of appropriate knowledge and skills for managing the total learning environment in secondary school settings; emphasis on development of skills that facilitate effective teaching through appropriate management techniques and the involvement of parents and community members. |
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TELC 2010 - Survey of Exceptionalities and Diversity These courses provide a critical study of the history, issues, trends, and supporting research in special education. The courses will enable students to identify psychological, physical, educational, medical, behavioral and learning characteristics and needs of individuals with various disabilities, as well as students from diverse cultural, social, ethnic and racial backgrounds. |
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TELC 2011 - Teaching and Learning with Technology These courses are designed to help P-16 educators examine various issues related to teaching with Internet resources, as well as, learning to evaluate and integrate this technology into "teaching" and "learning." |
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TELC 2012- Teachers as Agents of Change in Schools TELC 4006 - Teachers as Agents of Change TELC 5006/6006/7006 - Teachers as Agents of Change These courses are designed to provide an overview of current issues, trends and problems that are commonplace to teaching in public school settings. |
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The courses will be offered in an online format in a one year rotation. |
Transitional Licensure Program Courses |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| TELC 5003 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| TELC 5001 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| TELC 5004 | Survey of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| TELC 5002 | Assessment and Evaluation |
3 |
| TELC 5005 | Teaching and Learning with Technology | 3 |
| TELC 5006 | Teachers as Agents of Change | 3 |
Note: Not all TBR institutions offer Transitional Licensure programs. Specific endorsement areas vary among institutions. Candidates may also need to complete additional program requirements as determined by their institution.
For additional information regarding the Transitional License, visit the Tennessee Department of Education website.
Admissions Requirements:
- Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and have met content knowledge requirements.
- Candidates must obtain an "intent to hire" statement and recommendation for the Transitional License from the employing school system.
- Candidates will select a home university that is in partnership with the hiring school district.
- Candidates will meet the admissions and licensing requirements of their home university.
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