Program Overview
You can make a difference in the lives of students with a graduate degree in school counseling, whether you have current teaching licensure or not.
Our program is multifaceted, but is specially focused on training you to guide students as they prepare for, apply to and select a college. Learn strategies to shepherd students of all levels through career exploration and development.
You’ll have instruction in other areas too, like cultural and socioeconomic mediation and collaborative techniques to use with teachers and parents. School practicums and internships will give you the opportunity to apply what you’re learning in real time.
Our expert and caring faculty will challenge and support you as you hone your vocation. It’s all so that you can support the next generation of leaders and innovators finding their way in the world.
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
- Official GRE or MAT exam score (only required for M.Ed. level; this requirement has been waived for Spring 2021 applicants)
Lipscomb offers the MAT on campus. (See details and registration link.)
View the College of Education's graduate programs application timeline.
Tuition & Aid
$953 per credit hour
- M.Ed. student aid: 26 percent in-service scholarship for educators
- Ed.S. student aid: 20 percent in-service scholarship for educators
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