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Teaching Math in Tennessee

Tennessee is home to one of the entertainment capitals of the United States; it also provides the perfect setting for a wide-range of outdoor activities, hobbies and sports – so you’ll always have plenty to do during your down-time away from the classroom.

Tennessee’s student-to-teacher ratio is slightly better than the national average. On the other hand, Tennessee’s public K-12 expenditures per student are roughly 79 percent of the national average, leaving some room for improvement.

In sum, Tennessee can be a great place for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Math Teacher Certification in Tennessee

Math Teaching Qualifications

In order to qualify for Tennessee’s entry-level teaching certificate, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning, complete an approved teacher preparation program and pass the requisite Praxis II tests.

Credentials & Exams

  • Apprentice Teaching License: In order to qualify for this five-year initial teaching certificate, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, satisfactorily complete the Praxis II tests and graduate from a state-approved teacher education program.
  • Professional Teaching Lice: Teachers with at least 25 months of teaching experience are eligible for nomination for this10-year renewable license.
  • Reciprocity: Teachers who have been issued a license from another state or jurisdiction may be eligible to receive a Tennessee teaching certificate through the state’s reciprocity program. In order to qualify, the individual must provide evidence of a valid out-of-state teaching certificate, relevant test scores, transcripts for a completed teacher preparation program and proof of teaching experience.

Alternative Certification for Math Teachers

  • Transitional License: Tennessee also offers an alternative certification route for prospective teachers who hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher), can demonstrate the requisite content area knowledge (either through a major in the endorsement area or passing the Praxis II exams in the content area/grade level sought), can verify affiliation with an approved teacher preparation program. Please note: individuals are not allowed to apply for the Transitional license directly; rather, nominations must be made by the employing school district.
  • Teach Tennessee Initiative: Prospective teachers with degrees in any of the STEM disciplines possessing at least five years of work experience may qualify to participate in this alternative certification program.

Financial Aid for TN Math Teachers

  • Tennessee Teaching Scholars: Recipients are required to teach one year for every year they received the loan. The loan is renewable.
  • Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows: This financial assistance program is designed to encourage minorities to enter the teaching profession.
  • Tennessee Math & Science Teacher Loan Forgiveness: This program provides financial assistance to Tennessee public school teachers seeking an advanced degree in a math or a science, or a certification to teach a math or a science. Loan forgiveness requires employment in a Tennessee public school system two years for each year of the loan funding received.

Math Teaching Degrees in Tennessee

Below we've listed all of the Tennessee math teacher education programs in our database. We're constantly scouring the web to find new programs to add, so feel free to check back frequently.

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Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Secondary Licensure
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Major in Mathematics - Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Track I/Track II/Track III) For Teaching/Major in Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics For Teaching - Track I
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics For Teaching - Track II
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics For Teaching - Track III
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee
Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics - Teacher Licensure
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Sciences in Middle Grades - Teacher Licensure
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics Teaching Major
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teaching Major
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Maryville College
Maryville, Tennessee
Major in Mathematics For Teacher Licensure
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics and Science Education
Program level:
Doctorate/PhD
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics - Middle Grade Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics - Secondary Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Tennessee Temple University
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Applied Math - Stem Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics - Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, Tennessee
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics - Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Elementary or Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee
Major in Mathematics Education (7 - 12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Art in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics (7-12)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Post Baccalaureate in Mathematics Education (7 - 12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Tusculum College
Greeneville, Tennessee
Master of Art in Teaching - Mathematics (7-12)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Union University
Jackson, Tennessee
Major in Secondary Professional Education - Mathematics (7-12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No

Fast Facts for Tennessee Math Teachers

Educator Licensing

Tennessee Department of Education
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-5158.

Common Core

Learn more about math standards for Tennessee here.

Math Teacher Jobs
  • Williamson County Schools
  • Knox County Schools
Professional Associations
  • Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association
  • Upper East Council of Mathematics Teachers Association
  • Middle Tennessee Math Teachers
Teacher Shortages in Math
Tennessee reported teacher shortages in mathematics in 2014-15 in grades 6-8.
Expenditure per Student: $8,695

Tennessee’s public K-12 expenditures per student in fall 2012-13 enrollment totaled $8,695, or 78.6% of the national average. (Source: NEA)

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