Graduate Studies in Education

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Graduate Studies in Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Computer Science
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership, Non-Licensure
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in English Language Learning
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted Education and Advanced Academics
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Instructional Coaching
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Reading Specialty
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Special Education
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Teacher Licensure
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Leading in Curriculum and Instruction

Core Faculty

Kristin Baese, Associate Professor of Education
Deborah Myers Boyd, Professor of Education
Robin Cayce, Assistant Professor of Education
Lisa Davies, Associate Professor of Education
Sarah Duncan, Professor of Education
Jeanne Gilliam Fain, Professor of Education
Lance Forman, Associate Professor of Education
Vanessa Garcia, Associate Professor of Education
Suzette Gilbert, Associate Professor of Education
Katelyn Hadder, Assistant Professor of Education
Robbie Hampton, Associate Professor of Education
Michelle Hasty, Associate Professor of Education
Ally Hauptman, Associate Professor of Education
Casey Heard, Assistant Professor of Education
Trace Hebert, Professor of Education
Deborah Hoggatt, Assistant Professor of Education
Kara Krinks, Associate Professor of Education
Annette Little, Professor of Education
Karen Marklein, Assistant Professor of Education
Emily S. Medlock, Professor of Education
Rachael Milligan, Associate Professor of Education
Emily Mofield, Associate Professor of Education
Alice Nie, Assistant Professor of Education
Megan Parker Peters, Professor of Education
Rachel Peay Cornett, Assistant Professor of Education
Matia Pryor-Graves, Assistant Professor of Education
Tessa Sanders, Associate Professor of Education
Pamela Scretchen, Instructor in Education
Kristan Shields, Instructor in Education
Julie A. Simone, Instructor in Education
Kesha Walrond, Assistant Professor of Education
Karen Whidby, Assistant Professor of Education

Graduate studies in education include degree options that provide professional and academic development for both in-service and pre-service educators. Graduate degrees in education include concentrations that enable students to enhance their pedagogical expertise, to expand their career opportunities, and to assume leadership roles in education. Opportunities that lead students to initial license/endorsement are also available through graduate degree programs in education.

Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy

Lipscomb University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Leadership and Policy is an interdisciplinary studies degree that aims to prepare students for high-level careers in leadership and service across a range of professional sectors. The goal is to equip professionals to pursue challenging high-level responsibilities requiring advanced knowledge, training, and rigor, and to do so with the highest levels of integrity, ethical understanding, and behavior.

The program aspires to produce graduates who have developed skill sets with exceptional ability to organize substantial amounts of information, research subjects broadly, independently manage and bring to successful fruition complex and in-depth projects, adapt to changing environments, and who are subsequently prepared to be a valued resource to the professional community. The program courses are delivered either on-campus and may be attended synchronously via video-conferencing, or in a hybrid online format.

This 63 credit hour doctoral program contains 33 hours of core courses including the research sequence and dissertation, and 30 hours of guided electives in education leadership and policy.  Admitted students may earn a Master of Science in Leadership and Policy Studies on the way to earning the Ph.D.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

The Doctor of Education degree in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change is focused on preparing leaders for public and private organizations and academic settings. This program guides working professionals through an examination of educational leadership, the application of theory and research to practice, national and international perspectives and Christian ethics. The program culminates with practical, collaborative doctoral  research that addresses real questions in authentic settings for the purpose of informing educational practice.

Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

The Education Specialist degree prepares an educator to serve as an expert and content specialist in a selected area of concentration. The Ed.S. program provides a high-level perspective of many challenges and opportunities an educator is likely to encounter and prepares the candidate to step into these moments and lead the school or district to success. The Ed.S. is preparation for many school, district-level, and undergraduate-college teaching and leadership opportunities. The primary goal of the Ed.S. is to prepare educators with a broad perspective of educational issues and deep understanding of a specific content area of specialization. 

All candidates who seek to pursue an Education Specialist (Ed.S) degree must have successfully completed a Master’s degree as a condition of acceptance. Most candidates will participate in 21 credit hours (seven courses) of rigorous content generally applicable to the educational landscape and select an area of concentration for the educational specialist degree to earn a certificate or license. The degree is awarded as an Ed.S. with a concentration in a specific area. The following programs consist of the 21-credit hour Ed.S. core and associated concentrations. Additional credit hour requirements to complete the concentration area are indicated in parentheses below:

• Educational Leadership (15)

  • Candidates can earn the Instructional Leader License from the state of Tennessee through this program.

• English Language Learning (12)

  • Candidates can earn the ELL endorsement from the state of Tennessee through this program.

• Gifted Education & Advanced Academics (12)

  • Candidates can earn the Gifted Education endorsement from the state of Tennessee through this program.

• Instructional Coaching (12)

  • Candidates can receive a Certificate in Instructional Coaching from Lipscomb University through this program.

• Leading in Curriculum and Instruction (12)

  • Candidates have several options for electives.  A certificate can be earned based on candidate choice of electives. 

• Reading Specialty (15)

  • Candidates can receive the Reading Specialist Endorsement from the state of Tennessee through this program.

• Special Education (15)

  • Candidates can earn the Special Education Interventionist endorsement from the state of Tennessee through this program.

Some programs include specialized internships or a broader course requirement to earn the associated endorsement or license. School Counseling is such a program and is offered as a separate Ed.S. degree. Candidates pursuing this program will earn the Ed.S. in School Counseling. The program is as follows with total credit hour requirements indicated in parentheses:

• Ed.S. in School Counseling (44 Advanced / 47 Initial)

  • Candidates can earn the School Counseling endorsement from the state of Tennessee through this program.

Approvals and Standards

The M.Ed. and Ed.S. programs have been granted CAEP and state approval. All CAEP, INTASC, NBPTS, PSEL, TILS and Tennessee Standards are met.

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education degree program continues Lipscomb’s tradition of excellence in teacher and leader education. As part of Lipscomb’s Christian academic community, the mission of the program is to prepare caring and competent educational leaders

• who practice their craft in an exemplary manner,

• who possess attitudes and values worthy of imitation,

• who are able to relate to members of all communities within the educational experience and

• who possess knowledge essential for the profession.

To receive the Master of Education degree, a student must complete one of the following degree pathways, including a “stackable” pathway option, in which a candidate may earn multiple certificates and/or endorsements. A master’s degree earned through the stackable pathway must consist of no fewer than 30 credit hours, including the research course requirement. For this reason, some pathways will require one or more guided electives.

Stackable pathways:

• Educational Leadership (licensure pathway) (30)

• Instructional Practice (30)

• School Counseling (38 Advanced / 44 Initial)

• Special Education (30/36)

• English Language Learning (15-hour stackable certificate/endorsement)

• Gifted Education & Advanced Academics (12-hour stackable certificate/endorsement)

• Instructional Coaching (12-hour stackable certificate)

• Computer Science (12-hour stackable certificate)

• Reading Specialty (15-hour stackable certificate/endorsement)

• Special Education (18-hour stackable certificate/endorsement)

• Leading in Curriculum and Instruction* or Educational Leadership (non-licensure pathway)** (12 and 15 - hour guided electives***)

*Candidates may choose from several open course electives from multiple certificate areas. This option allows for exploration of a variety of emphasis areas and content. 

**Candidates may choose Educational Leadership electives that could lead to administrative licensure after the completion of the M.Ed. (additional courses required to complete licensure)

***Guided elective options do not appear as a concentration area on a Master of Education candidate transcript, as they may vary for each candidate.

The availability of a variety of programs makes the degree attractive to licensed teachers seeking a master’s degree, those individuals who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education and who want to meet initial teacher licensure requirements in conjunction with earning the Master of Education degree, individuals who desire to take graduate courses for teacher recertification or professional development, or individuals who would like to obtain an instructional leader license. Candidates seeking initial teacher licensure may be required to take selected undergraduate/graduate courses to bridge gaps in knowledge and skills required by the Tennessee State Department of Education. Endorsement-only programs are also offered in Administrative Licensure, English Language Learning, Reading Specialty, Gifted Education, and Special Education.

All CAEP, INTASC, NBPTS, PSEL and Tennessee standards are met.

Master of Science (M.S.)

• Accessibility and Advocacy

The Accessibility and Advocacy program is designed for individuals wanting to ensure the availability of equitable access for children and adults with disabilities. Graduates will be familiar with legislation and policies related to disability and technology in all settings. Coursework will provide an overview of inclusive technology practices and include key aspects of advocacy related to individuals with disabilities.

• Applied Behavior Analysis

The Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis programs combine Lipscomb’s tradition of innovation and quality instruction with one of the highest demand fields in learning today. The demand for certified professionals who can deliver effective behavioral services is growing. Along with offering a certification program, we also offer a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Within the M.S. degree, candidates will receive an Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) verified course sequence and 2,000 hours of field supervision necessary to apply for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board exam.

• Leadership and Policy 

Students admitted to the Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy program may earn a Master of Science in Leadership and Policy along the way toward completing their doctorate. Only admitted doctoral students may pursue this degree. Students who do not complete the research course sequence or dissertation toward the Ph.D. may still earn the masters degree if they successfully complete the required coursework.

Admission Policies and Procedures

Applicants to all graduate programs must submit the following items. Some programs may require additional application materials.

1. Application Form. Each applicant must complete an application form. Go to https://grad.lipscomb.edu/apply/ then click on the program you wish to apply for. The application should be completed online.
2. Application Fee. Each application should be accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
3. Standardized Exam Score. 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.
4. References. Letters of reference are required and vary by degree and program.
5. Official Transcript(s). Each applicant must submit an official transcript, showing degree conferral when appropriate, from all schools attended.
6. Health Form. Effective April 1, 2018, all new candidates must submit their health forms to Med+Proctor  visit https://www.lipscomb.edu/student-life/health-wellness/health-center
7. FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act affords candidates certain rights of access to educational records; even if the applicant is independent of his or her parents, he or she must submit this form prior to enrollment.
8. Resume. A resume detailing the applicant’s work and academic experience is required for the EDLD and Ed.D. programs.
9. Personal Statement. Depending on the program, a 250-1000 word expanded goals statement concerning the applicant’s interest in and application of the program’s curriculum to expected career progression is required.
10. Standard Writing Sample. EDLD applicants will write a 250-750 word essay in response to a prepared writing prompt.
11. Interview. Applicants will interview with the appropriate program director and/or designee. The interview process and requirements are determined based on program.
12. Fingerprinting. All candidates will provide evidence of a satisfactory TBI/FBI background check completed for Lipscomb University.
13. TOEFL. The Test of English as a Foreign Language is required for international applicants and may be required for applicants for whom English is a second language. (See section titled International Students  for more information.)
14. Level of Effectiveness Score (LOE). EDLD applicants will submit the most recent LOE score from TNCompass or an equivalent summative evaluation score if the school/district does not use the TEAM system for evaluations. 
15. Years of Experience. EDLD applicants will submit a report from TNCompass demonstrating at least three years of certificated educational experience. If the school/district does not report years of experience to TNCompass (out of state, private, or charter), the applicant may submit an HR experience verification form documents the years of experience. 

All application items should be submitted to the College of Education office no later than 30 days before the beginning of the semester or term in which the applicant plans to enroll. Forms should be mailed to: Applications, College of Education, Graduate Studies in Education, Lipscomb University, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204-3951.

Admission to Teacher Education- Initial License Program

For official admission to the Teacher Education Program, the candidate must present the following evidence:

• A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 from a completed baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree program at a regionally accredited institution of higher learning or a GPA of 3.00 in the most recent sixty (60) credit hours earned;

• Two professional letters of reference specifically recommending admission to teacher education, including one that is from an immediate supervisor from an educational setting. If the applicant has not yet worked in an educational setting, this can be from the current employment supervisor; and
• Passing test score(s) per the Tennessee State Board of Education on the state-specific content exam(s) (Praxis II or other as determined by state requirements).
• Initial-license candidates must show documentation of liability insurance.                     

Transfer and Waiver of Courses

Although all graduate credit hours may be transferred from another accredited institution, a maximum of six hours will be counted toward the master’s degree and 15 for the doctoral degree at the discretion of the program director. The director or appropriate faculty member of the graduate program will evaluate the course(s) being proposed for transfer and make a determination of suitability. No course with a grade below a “B” will be considered for transfer.

In master’s programs, special consideration for course substitution in the required course of study may be given to a candidate who has had special study and/or experience in a given subject area. The candidate may apply to the program director and submit a proposal demonstrating the need for course substitution based on prior background knowledge in the required course. No credit will be given for the substituted course and a replacement course will be chosen.

Documentation

Candidates are required to provide satisfactory documentation of personal identification for off-site learning experiences required in many programs of graduate study at Lipscomb University. Failure to provide proper credentials will result in failure to complete the desired course of study. For complete policy, see section entitled Required Documentation for Off-Site Learning Experiences  in the opening section of this catalog.

Student Classifications

Students are admitted to graduate courses in one of five categories:

1. Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admission requirements. (For the M.Ed.: minimum requirements of an average of 3.0 for last 60 hours, a combined verbal and quantitative score of 294 or higher on the GRE, or 386 [31] or higher on the MAT.) A student with an incomplete admission file will be accepted to the program at the discretion of the program director but will be placed on an academic hold which will prevent registration for the following semester. Once the proper admissions documents have been received, the hold will be removed and the student will be allowed to register for the following semester.
2. Conditionally Admitted Student: one who has been admitted conditionally, at the discretion of the program director, without satisfying all admission requirements. Students admitted with the following criteria may be required to complete nine hours of academic courses in their program with no grade lower than a “B” (transitional mentoring hours do not count towards the six hours) before the conditional admission is removed.
   1. A student from an unaccredited school or with a substandard GPA or GRE/MAT score.
   2. A transfer student with a graduate GPA between 2.50 and 2.99. The transfer student must be in good standing at the previous institution attended.
   3. A student who has not completed a bachelor’s degree program. The transfer student must be in good standing at the previous institution attended.
3. Non-Degree Student: one who has been admitted to graduate studies but has not met all admission requirements or is pursuing endorsement or license only. The student may take up to nine semester hours for graduate credit. Those hours may be applied toward a master’s degree if the student makes a grade of “B” or better in the courses taken for credit and if all admission requirements are met and the student is formally admitted to a graduate program as a degree-seeking student. Additional requirements, including successful passage of PRAXIS exams, may be placed on students seeking licensure.
4. Visiting Student: one who is currently enrolled as a student in good standing at the post-bachelor’s level at another graduate school, wishes to take courses at Lipscomb and desires to have transcript evidence of course work done at Lipscomb provided for the school of primary enrollment.
5. Probationary Student: one who has been readmitted to a graduate program following academic suspension from the program.
6. Conditionally Admitted Student with Praxis II Hold:  Applicant must pass the appropriate Content Knowledge Praxis text within the first six (6) credit hours of graduate work.

Admission to a program does not imply admission to candidacy for the master’s or education specialist degree. Only those students who meet the requirements for “graduate student” described above are eligible for candidacy.

Unaccredited Degree and/or Substandard Admission Scores

Should conditional admission be granted, the following stipulations will apply:

Unaccredited Degree: If the student’s transcript shows deficiencies in liberal arts courses as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the student will be required to demonstrate the understandings and skills normally associated with a liberal arts education, particularly in oral and written communication skills. The student may be required to remove the deficiency by successfully completing additional courses. The minimum standard generally is as follows: 30 hours of course work drawn from three areas-humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral science and natural science/mathematics; evidence of competence in oral and written communication skills; and fundamental mathematical skills. Please note, candidates seeking admission to a licensure program at the graduate level must evidence a completed degree from a regionally-accredited university.

Substandard Admission Scores: If the GPA during the last 60 semester hours of college work is between 2.50 and 2.99, or the combined verbal and quantitative GRE score is between 290 and 293, or the MAT score is between 382 (25) and 385 (29), the student must complete a minimum of nine hours of graduate work at Lipscomb with a grade of “B” or above before the student’s admission status is reviewed and conditional admission is satisfied.

Students who are denied admission because of a GPA below 2.50 during the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work, a GPA below 3.0 for graduate work leading to earning a master’s degree, a combined verbal and quantitative GRE score below 290, or an MAT score below 382 (25) may reapply for admission after completing 12 semester hours of approved undergraduate credits or nine semester hours of approved graduate credits with a grade of “B” or higher from an accredited institution or after obtaining an acceptable score on the GRE or the MAT.

Academic Policies

Course Load

A student enrolled for six hours a semester is considered a full-time student. A student enrolled for less than six hours is considered a half-time student. No student will be permitted to enroll for more than nine hours per semester without special approval from the director of the graduate program.

M.Ed. and Ed.S. courses are offered online, and nights and weekends, typically allowing a student to take up to nine hours of credit each semester. Some intensive day courses are offered during summer and winter or May sessions. Twelve hours are possible during summer sessions, pending approval by the program director.

The Ed.D. courses are offered in a cohort model. Certain Ed.S. and M.Ed. programs, including Educational Leadership are also offered in a cohort model.

Academic Standing

See graduate academic standing policy.

Degree Completion Requirements

Residency

No period of formal residency is required for a degree in a master’s, education specialist, or doctoral program.

Field Experience

M.Ed. and Ed.S. candidates have program-specific field experience requirements. 

Statute of Limitations

All requirements for the M.Ed., M.S., Ed.S., or Ed.D. degrees must be completed within seven calendar years from the date that the student begins initial course work for the applicable program at Lipscomb University.

Candidacy

Admission to a program does not imply admission to candidacy for the master’s degree. During the course of pursuing the master’s degree, the student must be admitted to “candidacy.” For admission to candidacy the student must satisfy the following:

1. Complete all required deficiencies if admitted on condition.
2. Complete at least 12 hours of graduate work successfully.
3. Maintain a 3.00 GPA on all courses taken toward the requirements for the degree with no incomplete grades.
4. File an application for candidacy form with the graduate program office.
5. File a degree plan in the graduate program office which meets all requirements and is approved by the administrator of the graduate program and the dean of the college. The degree plan must be filed at the same time that an application for candidacy is filed.
6. Have an admissions interview with the director of the program or faculty delegate.

After admission to candidacy and approval of the degree plan, any changes in the degree plan must be approved by the administrator of the graduate program and the dean of the college. The application for candidacy must be filed before the beginning of the student’s last semester in the program. No student will be allowed to graduate in the same semester in which the application for candidacy is filed.

Exit Requirements 

All degree-seeking graduate candidates must complete EG 5000 Orientation and EG 6000 Program Completion. These are non-credit, no-charge, and pass/fail courses taken in the first and final semesters of a program, respectively.

Each M.Ed. degree-seeking student is required to successfully complete a comprehensive portfolio, research proposal/project, and presentation. Education leadership M.Ed. students and administrative licensure students must have a passing score on the SLLA Praxis in lieu of a comprehensive exam.

All initial-license candidates are required to successfully pass license-required Praxis or other state-required content exams. Non- job-embedded initial licensure candidates must complete edTPA prior to program completion. Initial license candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA for licensure requirements. 

Each Ed.S. degree-seeking student is required to successfully complete all course and research requirements. Educational Leadership students and administrative licensure students must complete the SLLA praxis as well as any additional requirements for licensure.

All M.Ed. and/or Ed.S. advanced or initial-license candidates in the School Counseling Program are required to successfully pass license-required Praxis exams.

Each M.S. in ABA degree-seeking student is required to successfully complete all courses, 4 internships, and pass a comprehensive exam.  The comprehensive exam is taken as part of EGSE 5143 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis.  

Each M.S. in ABA degree-seeking student who receives a C or below in any ABA course must retake the course.  Any student receiving an IP must complete the coursework by the end of the following semester.  Any IP not completed by the end of the following semester will become an F and the student will be required to retake the course.

Each Ed.D. degree-seeking student is required to successfully complete all course and dissertation requirements.

Each Ph.D. degree-seeking student is required to successfully complete all course and dissertation requirements.

Minimum Credits

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership requires 33 hours; the M.Ed. in English Language Learning 30 hours; the M.Ed. in Gifted Education and Advanced Academics 30 hours; the M.Ed in Reading Specialty 33 hours; the M.Ed. in Instructional Coaching 30 hours; the M.Ed. in Instructional Practice 30 hours; the M.Ed. in Special Education 36 hours; the M.Ed. in School Counseling 38/44 hours; and the M.Ed. in Leading in Curriculum and Instruction 30 hours. The M.S. in Advanced Behavior Analysis requires 34 credit hours. The Ed.S. in Educational Leadership requires 36 hours; the Ed.S. in English Language Learning 33 hours; the Ed.S. in Gifted Education and Advanced Academics 33 hours; the Ed.S. in Instructional Coaching 33 hours; the Ed.S. in Literacy 36 hours; the Ed.S. in Reading Specialty 36 hours; the Ed.S. in School Counseling 44/47 hours; the Ed.S. in Special Education 36 hours; and the Ed.S. in Leading in Curriculum and Instruction 33 hours. The Ed.D. requires 54 hours. The Ph.D. requires 63 hours.

Minimum GPA

The minimum cumulative grade-point average for all graduate education programs is 3.00 for all courses taken for graduate credit while pursuing the degree or seeking initial teacher licensure. No grade below a “C” is acceptable.

Graduation

Students who do not file their intent to graduate form in the registrar’s office by the deadline set by the registrar, but no later than the end of the first week of their last semester, may be delayed in graduating. M.Ed. students must also register for an online graduation seminar (no fee and no credit) in their last semester before graduation.

Graduate students receiving degrees are hooded during May and Dec. commencement exercises. Aug. graduates are typically recognized at the Dec. commencement. Students may also submit a petition to walk early if they wish to be recognized at the May ceremony.

Appeals

Any exceptions to the above stated requirements would require approval by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs in collaboration with the Dean of the College and the Program Director.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees 

*Courses with a practicum component may have a fee as noted in the course description.

*Program Trip Fee (see program information for details)*

In-Service Scholarships

The graduate education program at Lipscomb offers an in-service scholarship (25% discount) for currently employed full-time educators and/or administrators who enroll in an on-campus master’s level graduate education program.

A 20% in-service scholarship is offered for the Ed.S and doctoral level graduate education programs for full-time educators and/or administrators. Contact the graduate education office for more details.

A 20% percent alumni scholarship is offered for alumni of Lipscomb University. Contact the College of Education office for more details.

Lipscomb Scholarships

Cultural Diversity Teacher Training Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students from a traditionally under-represented group who are interested in an initial teaching license. The scholarship will be granted to those students with the greatest need based on their FAFSA data and expected family contribution (EFC).

Maxine D. Whittle Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students pursuing a special education degree. Priority will be given to candidates having the greatest need based on FAFSA data and expected family contribution (EFC).

Miles S. Hunter Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students pursuing a special education degree. Priority will be given to candidates having the greatest need based on FAFSA data and expected family contribution (EFC).

Rodney Butts Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students pursuing a special education degree. Priority will be given to candidates having the greatest need based on FAFSA data and expected family contribution (EFC).

Program of Study Requirements

• Education, Ed.D.
• Leadership and Policy (Ph.D.)

• Education Specialist
• School Counseling, Ed.S.

• Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
• Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
• Instructional Practice K-5/Special Education, M.Ed.
• Instructional Practice PreK-3/Special Education, M.Ed.
• Instructional Practice, Grades 6-8, 6-12, or K-12, M.Ed.
• Instructional Practice, Grades K-5 with ELL (30 hrs)
• Instructional Practice, Grades K-5, M.Ed.
• Leadership and Policy Studies (M.S.)
• School Counseling, M.Ed.
• Special Education, M.Ed.
• Stackable M.Ed. Program

• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Computer Science Education
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership, Non-Licensure
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in English Language Learning
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted Education
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Instructional Coaching
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Leading in Curriculum and Instruction
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Reading Specialty
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Special Education
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Special Education- Integrated PreK-3/SPED
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Special Education- Interventionist
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Special Education- Interventionist (Initial)
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Teacher Licensure

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