MA Educational Leadership

... United States
... Lipscomb University

Course Overview

The Education Leadership 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.

Gain the knowledge of a real-world, applicable approach to leadership development in the Educational Leadership Program through immersive authentic learning experiences and learn from practitioners in the field. The Educational Leadership Program is aligned to the Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards (TILS), the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), and includes an explicit focus on character development, business acumen, and conflict management. Our rigorous program challenges and equips you to lead with character and virtue ethics as you make decisions through practical wisdom and build effectiveness and to manage change that results in the highest educational achievements.

Candidates in the Educational Leadership Program will take courses taught by current practitioners at the school, district or state level with a first-hand perspective on school leadership. Each candidate is paired with a school-based mentor and engages in formative leadership conversations and participates in practical job-shadowing sessions. The program includes a rigorous research study that prepares candidates for leadership roles in which they will implement and monitor strategies for change at the school or district level.

General Eligibility

This program requires three completed years of educational experience prior to acceptance. Certificate applicants must have an advanced degree to apply.

  • 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)

  • Application Essays (2)

  • 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

  • Verification of Educational Experience (2 years, minimum)

  • Summative Observation Report

  • 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:

    21, 36, 33

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

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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