MA Instructional Practice

The Instructional Practice 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.

Make a significant difference in the lives of students every day. Our instructional practice master’s program is specifically and uniquely designed to meet the needs of educators. By building on what you already know, you'll be able to increase your knowledge complexity as you progress through the program.

Applicability is our priority. You will hone a collection of effective, diverse strategies for instructional practice, including varied approaches to planning lessons, understanding learner needs and creating optimal learning environments.

We promise to practice what we teach. In every class, you will be put in the posture of the learner. We try to keep our lectures short and informational so that you have plenty of time for practice and discussion.

Discover your potential and sharpen your ambition to become an excellent and professional practitioner by engaging in a challenging and comprehensive initial teacher training.

• 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:

30

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.