Overview

The Secondary Education - Political Science program at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga provides preparation for individuals seeking to work within public and private educational institutions; and agencies serving families and children. Programs, in most cases, lead to licensure or credentialing and in every case prepare thoughtful, informed practitioners of learning and leading. Course work is shaped around the development of a reflective practice model.

About this program

The School of Education offers approved programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and eligibility for teacher licensure in Tennessee and in those states that grant reciprocity privileges to graduates of institutions accredited by CAEP. Within the early childhood major students may pursue teacher licensure in early childhood or a child and family studies concentration for non educators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Politics

American Politics

International Relations

History

Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
Technology and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Deadline for national students in fall semester is 1st May.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chattanooga, United States

Disciplines

Political Science Early Childhood Education Secondary Education View 608 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Language Proficiency

Scores must be no more than two years old.

Financial Documents: Documentation of financial resources sufficient for nine months of study must be received prior to issuance of an I-20.

Copy of valid passport

Academic Credentials

Original or attested copy of high school diploma

Complete and official transcript (statement of marks) for each high school and/or college attended

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26512 USD / year

≈ 26512 USD / year
Out-of-State

18512 USD / year

≈ 18512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10448 USD / year

≈ 10448 USD / year

Living costs

Chattanooga

United States

912 - 1523 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About this program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chattanooga

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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