M.Ed Special Education

... United States
... Lipscomb University

Course Overview

The Special Education 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.

Without a doubt, the need for special education teachers is high in America. Whether you’re working to get your license, master’s, Education Specialist, or endorsement, it’s essential for you to be up-to-date on the latest knowledge. You’ll gain from the experiences of our accomplished faculty as they help you become versed in effective interventions and strategies for teaching students with disabilities. You’ll learn to collect data and write effective Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Intentionally planned field experiences will help you synthesize the information you are learning. Our graduate programs in Special Education will put you well on your way to establishing a rewarding career.

Lipscomb University follows all state guidelines for initial licensure candidates. This includes maintaining a specific conditional GPA for all incoming initial licensure candidates. All initial licensure candidates must have a 2.75 on their undergraduate degree in order to be considered for the program. For more information, please review the state GPA policy at the link below. If you would like to have your transcripts reviewed, prior to applying, please complete the form below.

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:

42, 36, 27, 18

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.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Teaching and Education


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Campus Name

Nashville, Tennessee


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

n/a


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Available Intake

n/a


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK/International: £37,500,


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