MEDIA CONTACT: G. David England, 279-6497
Lipscomb University's master of education program is establishing a new Fast Track schedule which will allow participants to earn a master's degree in as few as 15 months.
This new program will make it faster and easier for many students and inservice teachers to obtain a Master of Education degree said Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies in Education.
"There are two constants facing every teacher, the need for more education and the lack of time in which to receive it. By offering our program on a Fast Track basis, we give participants the flexibility and personal attention they need to accomplish their goals," said Tucker.
Participants will graduate with a master of education in either Instructional Leadership or School Administration and Supervision. Participants opting for School Administration and Supervision will graduate with the Beginning Administrative endorsement. The option of getting the Professional license in School Administration is also available.
Classes meet on Saturdays during the fall and spring, allowing participants to accumulate as many as six credit hours per semester. Classes meet Monday through Thursday in the summer, allowing participants to accumulate as many as 12 credit hours.
Educators already working full-time in the school system will receive an In-Service Scholarship equaling 26 percent off of the regular tuition.
Anyone wishing to earn an Initial Teachers License will have the opportunity to complete any undergraduate courses while completing requirements for the master's program.
For more information contact Jackie Sanders at 615-279-6081 or 1-800-333-4358 or http://graduateeducation.lipscomb.edu.