We appreciate your interest in the Occupational Licensure program at UT Martin and thank you for reaching out. We are happy to assist you with information regarding our fully online program. Admittance to the Occupational Licensure program requires that one is an active full-time employee or is currently in the hiring process by a school system.
You will be required to take 4 courses to complete the program, 12 hours. We offer courses every Spring, Summer, and Fall. Please, do not hesitate to ask questions.
Notice: The University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) Educator Preparation Program for CTE Instructors is only available for State of Tennessee residents or applicants who are currently employed by a Tennessee approved school provider.”
Introduction to instructional strategies aimed at fostering a classroom environment which promotes student success and achievement through the integration of educational theory, classroom management techniques, as well as assessment. Topics presented will address lesson and unit plan construction, differentiated instruction to diverse learners, mastery of content knowledge, along with the importance of ongoing reflection and its relationship to professional learning. Discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be introduced.
An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies, related to the education of students with exceptionalities. A deeper understanding of discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be covered, as well as, acronyms used in the state and region that are unique to the special education field.
Designed to develop skills in selecting, constructing, administering and interpreting instruments appropriate for assessing differing needs and achievement of students in the classroom. Criterion-based assessment and their classroom relevance will be reviewed. Instructor will continue to promote the use of academic and discipline-specific vocabulary.
Introduction to the psychology of learning, motivation and social development. The course focus will be on the development of learning theory, psychological and environmental factors that influence learning and the validity of various learning paradigms. Academic and discipline-specific vocabulary will be covered.
Did you submit a CTE application through TNCompass? If you did, the Department of Education will place your name on our TNCompass dashboard so that your enrollment can be added in UT Martin’s program and finish the submission of the application.
If you haven’t submitted a CTE application, you need to do so. You’ll find the link under the Quick Link section of TNCompass.
View this file for a step-by-step guide to TN Compass.
Endorsement | Code |
2-4 Cycle Engines | 775 |
Aircraft Maintenance | 773 |
Automotive | 770 |
Aviation Ground School | 774 |
Barbering | 780 |
Broadcasting | 710 |
Carpentry | 706 |
Collison Repair | 771 |
Concrete/Masonry | 702 |
Cosmetology | 781 |
Culinary Arts | 730 |
Diesel Equipment | 772 |
Supply Chain Management | 776 |
Drafting/CAD | 700 |
Electrical | 701 |
Fire Safety | 751 |
Digital Arts & Design | 711 |
Health Informatics | 721 |
Health Science 6-12 | 720 |
Health Science 7-12 | 723 |
HVAC | 707 |
Information Technology | 740 |
Legal and Protective Services | 750 |
Manufacturing | 760 |
Plumbing | 703 |
Programming | 742 |
Public Health | 722 |
Trade & Industrial Education 6-12 | 761 |
Trade & Industrial Education 9-12 | 762 |
Welding | 705 |
Please be aware that, per university policy, students who take a semester off or miss a term after beginning classes must reapply for admission to their program.
Thank you for allowing UT Martin to assist you in fulfilling your educational goals. We wish you the best!
If you have any other questions or need assistance, please let us know.
Executive Director
UTM – Office of Regional Centers and Online Programs
110 Gooch Hall
538 University Street
Martin, TN 38238
731-881-7089
Academic Program Specialist
UTM – Office of Regional Centers and Online Programs
110 Gooch Hall
538 University Street
Martin, TN 38238
731-881-7086