Course Overview

The Leading in Curriculum and Instruction 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.

Sharpen your instructional skills and advance your career with Lipscomb’s Master of Education in Leading in Curriculum and Instruction. We focus on pedagogical theory while equipping you with practical strategies to serve as an educational leader in a variety of settings.

You’ll gain a solid foundation in research-based instruction, curriculum, teaching strategies and effective data use. And, our program is specially designed to feed your interests: as you complete your core program classes, you also get to choose elective courses across many of our graduate education programs. Work with your advisor to craft the program that best meets your career goals.

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.

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 does 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

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.