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$50 application fee
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Official transcripts for all degrees conferred and any other coursework post bachelors.
Application Essay
Verification of educational experience (2 years, minimum)
Summative Observation Report
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
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.)
We have a minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based test, and 80 on the internet-based test (IBT), to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
We have a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS exam to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
We have a minimum Duolingo score of 105 to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
The English subject test is the standard by which we measure English language proficiency on the ACT. A minimum score of 20 will satisfy the proficiency requirement.
The Critical Reading section is the standard by which we measure English language proficiency on the SAT. A minimum score of 480 will satisfy the proficiency requirement.
Shape the future of education and leave a large-scale impact on countless young lives. The Administrative Licensure program will enable you to lead with passion and effectiveness and to manage change that results in the highest educational achievements. You'll develop essential leadership skills, explore legal aspects in education and learn how to reduce conflict and increase collaboration.
Take courses taught by current practitioners at the school, district or state level with a first-hand perspective on school leadership. The coursework in this program will prepare you for administrative endorsement and is grounded in Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards (TILS) and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL).
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EG 5233 - Leadership Behavior & Practice or
EG 6233 - Leadership Behavior & Practice
EG 5333 - Law & Ethics in Leadership or
EG 6333 - Law & Ethics in Leadership
EG 5253 - Vision and Change for Leaders or
EG 6253 - Vision and Change for Leaders
EG 5483 - Instructional Leadership or
EG 6483 - Instructional Leadership
EG 5563 - Crucial Conversations and Political Implications or
EG 6553 - Crucial Conversations and Political Implications
OR
EG 5573 - ORG3 Human Capital and Operations Management or
EG 6573 - ORG3 Human Capital and Operations Management
EG 5583 - ORG4 School Resource Management or
EG 6583 - ORG4 School Resource Management
EG 5663 - Specialized Field Project or
EG 6903 - Education Specialist Project I and EG 6913 - Education Specialist Project II
*As a prerequisite to EG 5663/EG 6903, candidates must show evidence of successful completion of graduate-level course work in educational research or proficiency in educational research.
A passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) for Tennessee Licensure is a requirement for this program.
Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals
Elementary, middle, and high school principals manage all school operations, including daily school activities. They coordinate curriculums, oversee teachers and other school staff, and provide a safe and productive learning environment for students.
Postsecondary Education Administrators
Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the area of the college they manage, such as admissions, student life, or the registrar’s office.
Instructional Coordinators
Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, coordinate its implementation with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.
