Program Overview
Shape the future of education and leave a large-scale impact on countless young lives. The Administrative Licensure program will enable you to lead with passion and effectiveness and to manage change that results in the highest educational achievements. You'll develop essential leadership skills, explore legal aspects in education and learn how to reduce conflict and increase collaboration.
Take courses taught by current practitioners at the school, district or state level with a first-hand perspective on school leadership. The coursework in this program will prepare you for administrative endorsement and is grounded in Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards (TILS) and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL).
Admissions Requirements
- Completed Online application
- $50 application fee
- Official transcripts for all degrees conferred and any other coursework post bachelors.
- Application Essay
- Verification of educational experience (2 years, minimum)
- Summative Observation Report
- Personal statement:
Explain your goals and your purpose for pursuing a graduate education degree at Lipscomb University and elaborate on how this degree would help you to make an impact on teaching and learning in your classroom or school in a concise, clear essay. (500 words) - Three Recommendations
- Recommender #1 – Current Administrator/Supervisor (non-family member)
If no direct supervisor, provide another academic reference (see Rec. #2) - Recommender #2 – Academic or Professional Colleague (non-family member)
- Recommender #3 – Personal reference of integrity and/or faith (non-family member)
- Recommender #1 – Current Administrator/Supervisor (non-family member)
- Resume
- Official GRE or MAT exam score (only required for M.Ed. level; this requirement has been waived for Summer 2021 applicants)
View the College of Education's graduate programs application timeline.
Tuition & Aid
- $953* per credit hour
- 26% in-service scholarship for educators
*Note: The graduate tuition rates may increase annually, effective each summer semester.
Scholarship Information
As you give back to the community, Lipscomb University wants to give back to you. The College of Education offers significant scholarships to current educators and administrators. Those pursuing career as a teacher, you're not left out either! Check out the following information to see if you qualify for scholarships.
All completed applications should be mailed to:
Lipscomb University
College of Education
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204