Program Overview
The stackable master's degree (M.Ed.) allows candidate flexibility in crafting a degree program that is customized toward personal educational and career goals. Choose from stackable options for licensed teachers, for initial license candidates, and for those who seek to broaden their leadership skills in a variety of ways.
Are you seeking to build your knowledge in teaching English Language Learners while helping students with their reading skills? In that case, you may want to choose the ELL and Reading concentrations. Maybe you seek to be a curriculum leader in your district and you want to coach teachers. In that case, you could choose the Leading in Curriculum and Instruction and Instructional Coaching concentrations. There are dozens of possibilities that allow for customization of a master's degree - and in some cases, you could graduate with one or even two endorsements to add to your teaching license.
Certificate + Certificate + Research = Stackable Master of Education (M.Ed.) (30+ Credit Hours)
Choose TWO from the following certificates to create your Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree:
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English Language Learning (15-hour certificate)
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Gifted Education & Advanced Academics (12-hour certificate)
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Instructional Coaching (12-hour certificate)
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Reading Specialty (15-hour certificate)
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Special Education (18-hour certificate)
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Leading in Curriculum and Instruction (12 hour certificate )
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Educational Leadership (12-hour certification, non-licensure)
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Christian Educator Program (12-hour certificate)
Research in Classroom Practice
Every Stackable Master of Education (M.Ed.) student is required to take a 3-credit hour research course in order to complete the degree program. Research in Classroom Practice will require students to understand educational research, investigate a problem in their specific field, propose a solution based on best practices in research and create a report and multimedia project on the proposed solution.
NOTE: Depending on the certificates selected by each student, it is possible for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Stackable to conclude at more than 30 credit hours. For details, contact Kristin Blankenship (Graduate Recruiter).
Stackable Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program Outcomes
You can earn up to two endorsements on an existing teaching license (with certain combinations). This allows for greater marketability when applying for teaching jobs or when advancing your career to the next level. Many combinations are perfect for those candidates who wish to be educational leaders and remain in the classroom, while there are some pathways that could get you closer to your goal of school administration. With certifications, endorsements, or concentrations in areas like ELL, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, instructional coaching, reading, gifted, special education, you can craft your own path to your desired outcome.
Why Earn Your Master of Education at Lipscomb University?
This customizable degree plan ensures you receive necessary training in areas you need to be successful in your career trajectory. The various certificate and guided elective combinations allow you to curate a degree that's most beneficial to you. Additionally, our expert faculty will facilitate learning through real-world experience to complement your classroom learning.
Admissions Requirements
- Completed Online application
- $50 application fee
- Official transcripts for all degrees conferred and any other coursework post bachelors.
- 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
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Lipscomb College of Education graduate programs do not generally require graduate exam scores such as the GRE or MAT unless required for state licensure, accreditation, or program specific reasons. If your most recent degree GPA is below 3.0, a program director may ask you to provide graduate exam scores to be considered as part of the supplementary materials to your application for admission. Check with the specific program you are interested in regarding exam scores that may be required for admission
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View the College of Education's graduate programs application timeline.
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All completed applications should be mailed to:
Lipscomb University
College of Education
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
Courses
Students enrolled in this program will take the following courses to acquire a total of 30 credit hours minimum. However, the courses are dependent on the certificate and guided electives they've chosen to pursue.
Tuition & Aid
- $953* per credit hour
- $715 per credit hour with the 25% in-service discount
*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.
