Lipscomb University
As a liberal arts university building upon a 134-year heritage of academic excellence, Lipscomb University offers an engaging, intellectually challenging environment for graduate education and a commitment to encourage and support spiritual formation in every member of the university community. Lipscomb’s 113-acre campus is located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee, called the “it” city by The New York Times. In this dynamic and beautiful setting, Lipscomb supports a nurturing environment where students can develop professionally and personally.
The Lipscomb community is diverse, with a 4,700-member undergraduate and graduate student body representing all 50 states and 43 nations that include numerous ethnic cultures and religious traditions. Nearly 1,700 post-baccalaureate students are enrolled in master’s and doctoral degree programs providing academic and professional development opportunities that extend career opportunities. An average graduate class size of 17 students creates an environment for productive and rich interaction among students from diverse professional and educational backgrounds as well as between students and faculty. Lipscomb’s outstanding full-time faculty, 80 percent of whom hold a terminal degree in their field of expertise, are accomplished teachers, active researchers and dedicated Christians who present a valuable understanding of their discipline in application to the professional world.
Construction of facilities such as a research center where an effective treatment option for breast cancer patients is being conducted through a grant from the National Institutes of Health, development of new academic programs in response to today’s and tomorrow’s job marketplace and the stewardship of financial resources are all strategic in providing Lipscomb students with a quality education relevant to today’s world.
Exciting and unique graduate programs have strengthened the university’s reputation for excellence.
Lipscomb is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral/professional university, acknowledging Lipscomb student and faculty research efforts. In addition, Lipscomb’s most recent reaffirmation process with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) concluded with the university receiving zero recommendations for the second time in as many visits.
Mission
We are a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences.
Graduate Degrees and Certificates
Lipscomb University currently confers the following post-baccalaureate degrees and certificates:
Doctor of Education, (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Ministry, (D.Min)
Doctor of Pharmacy, (PharmD)
Doctor of Philosophy, (Ph.D., Archaeology of the Near East, Leadership and Policy)
Education Specialist, (Ed.S., Educational Leadership, English Language Learning, Gifted Education and Advanced Academics, Instructional Coaching, Leading in Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership Studies, Reading Specialty, School Counseling, School Psychology, Special Education)
Master of Accountancy, MAcc.)
Master of Arts, (M.A., Applied Behavioral Analysis, Archaeology and Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Conflict Management, Film & Creative Media, Health Communication, Leadership and Policy, Leadership & Public Service, Organizational Leadership, Pastoral Studies)
Master of Business Administration, (MBA)
Master of Divinity, (M.Div.)
Master of Education, (M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Education, Instructional Practice K-5/Speical Education, Instructional Practice PreK-3/Special Education, Instructional Practice Grades 6-8, 6-12, or K-12, Instructional Practice Grades K-5 with ELL, Instructional Practice Grades K-5, School Counseling, and Special Education; Stackable Master’s of Education with certificates in Christian Education, Computer Science Education, Educational Leadership, English Language Learning, Gifted Education and Advanced Academics, Instructional Coaching, Reading Specialty, Special Education, Special Education Integrated PreK-3/SPED, Special Education Interventionist, and Teacher Licensure.
Master of Fine Arts, (MFA, with three required stackable certificates from the following: 2D Advanced Animation, Animation Foundations, Business of Film/TV, CG Advanced Animation, Experiential Design (UX), Screenwriting, Television Writing, UX Research, and UX/UI Web and APP Design.
Master of Health Administration, (M.H.A.)
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, (MMFT)
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, (M.P.A.S.)
Master of Professional Studies, (MPS)
Master of Public Administration, (M.P.A.)
Master of Science, (M.S., Accessibility and Advocacy, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Biomolecular Science, Cardiovascular Perfusion, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Exercise and Human Performance, Health Care Informatics, Health Science, Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetic Internship, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Psychology, Sport Analytics, Sustainability)
Master of Theological Studies, (M.T.S.)
The university also awards Certificates of Graduate Studies in the following areas: 2D Advanced Animation, Animation Foundations, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Business of Film/TV, CG Advanced Animation, Christian Education, Coaching for Learning, Collaborative Leadership, Computer Science Education, Conflict Management, Data Analytics, Decipleship Making, Education Leadership, English Language Learning, Experiential Design, Gifted Education and Advanced Academics, Health Care Informatics, Healthcare Professionals, Instructional Coaching, New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Pastoral Leadership, Professional Accountancy, Reading Specialty, Screenwriting, Special Education, Special Education Integrated PreK-3/SPED, Special Education Interventionist, Sustainability, Teacher Licensure, Television Writing, Theology, Theological Studies, UX Research, UX/UI Web and APP Design. These certificates do not imply professional certification but are intended to strengthen students’ qualifications and professional portfolios in specific areas.
Accreditations and Memberships
Lipscomb University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lipscomb University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Hazelip School of Theology at Lipscomb is a member of the Association of Theological Schools. ATS is the premier accrediting organization for graduate, professional theological schools in the United States.
The College of Business programs at the graduate and undergraduate level are accredited by AACSB. With this accreditation, Lipscomb joins an elite group of business schools internationally, with less than 6 percent (only 926 institutions across 60 countries) earning this prestigious accreditation. In addition, the College of Business has the rare distinction of being dual accredited, as it is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). In addition, the accounting program has achieved separate accreditation for both its undergraduate and graduate degree programs from ACBSP. The Master of Health Administration has earned CAHME Accreditation which is the benchmark for students and employers alike that ensures students are well prepared to lead in healthcare management. Only 153 programs globally have CAHME accreditation.
The College of Education M.Ed. and Ed.S. programs at Lipscomb University are approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education, and are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation CAEP).
The College of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The Institute for Sustainable Practice is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the only national accrediting body for social work education.
The Marriage and Family Therapy Program (Nashville campus) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
The Lipscomb University School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP is the premier accrediting organization for Counseling and Counselor Education programs in the United States.The Physician Assistant program is accredited by The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.
Within the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering, the three undergraduate degrees–electrical and computer engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering – are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The three undergraduate degrees in computing, the M.S. in Computer Science, the M.S. in Information Technology, and the M.S. in Information Security are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering And Technology (ABET).
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Lipscomb University is an approved chemistry program by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.
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