Course Overview

The Instructional Coaching Program is offered by Lipscomb’s College of Education which is consistently ranked as one of the most effective educator preparation programs in the state of Tennessee and the nation.

Earn a degree in instructional coaching that will serve classrooms, schools and districts. Take the lead in facilitating professional development, catalyzing collaboration and welcoming diversity.

Use your skills and knowledge to support other teachers. We’ll guide you in understanding the models and methods of coaching and presenting to adults, implementing collaborative learning practices at an organizational level, and leading crucial conversations about race, ethnicity and linguistics.

Committed listening, presuming positive intent, asking powerful questions and delivering reflective feedback are invaluable tools that will set you apart in the educational realm. Our cutting-edge instructional strategies and seasoned faculty will ensure that those skills are developed at an advanced level so that you’ll have all you need to be a leader in your learning environment.

General Eligibility

• 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)

• Resume

• 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.

Credit Hours:

33, 30, 12

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.