Program Overview
Sharpen your teaching skills and advance your career with Lipscomb’s Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Leading. We focus on pedagogical theory while equipping you with practical strategies to serve as an educational leader.
Everything we do is meant to be applicable for your classroom. You’ll gain a solid foundation in research-based instruction, curriculum, teaching tactics and effective data use. And, our program is specially designed to feed your interests: after you complete your core classes, you can take fifteen hours of elective courses. You will take Action Research as a three hour elective and choose 12 hours of electives from courses offered across any of our graduate education programs.
Elevate your abilities with one of the leading graduate teacher preparation programs in the nation. Your dedication to honing your craft will make a tangible difference in shaping the competency and confidence of the next generation.
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 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 (M.Ed.)
*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