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program overview

program overview

the reading specialty 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.

our program is grounded in the the science of reading and best practices in the field to prepare teachers to be literacy leaders in their schools. from early foundational skills to adolescent literacy, our courses offer a comprehensive study of reading and language development, assessment, and writing to equip you as an expert reading specialist. 

aligned to the international literacy association’s standards for literacy professionals, lipscomb’s reading specialty program prepares you to be confident with data, strategic with curriculum and collaborative with teachers and other professionals. the knowledge and skills you learn will help you support strong outcomes for all students, including multilingual learners and those with reading difficulties like dyslexia. 

earn a certificate, m.ed. concentration, or ed.s to advance your career. those who complete the program and possess at least two years of teaching experience, a tennessee teaching license, and have completed the praxis exam can earn a reading specialist endorsement from the state of tennessee. 

admissions requirements

admissions requirements

  • completed online application
  • $50 application fee
  • official transcripts for all degrees conferred and any other coursework post bachelor's.
  • personal statement:
    explain your goals and your purpose for pursuing a graduate education degree at 世界杯2022预选赛录像回放 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

view the college of education's graduate programs application timeline.

courses

courses

tuition & aid

tuition & aid

  • $953* per credit hour
  • $715 per credit hour with the 25% in-service discount

*note: graduate tuition rates may increase annually, effective at the start of the summer term.

scholarship information

as you give back to the community, 世界杯2022预选赛录像回放 wants to give back to you. the college of education offers significant scholarships to current educators and administrators as well as those pursuing a career as a teacher. check out the following information to see if you qualify for scholarships.

all completed applications should be mailed to:

世界杯2022预选赛录像回放
college of education

one university park drive
nashville, tn 37204

types of aid

100%

praxis pass rate

small class sizes

you’ll have opportunities to engage in meaningful discussion, receive one-on-one faculty mentorship and ask difficult questions in our small class sizes. plus, you’ll feel supported in a tight-knit learning community.

flexible schedule

our courses are offered at a variety of convenient locations around nashville or online, at times designed to work with your busy schedule. our hybrid class model allows you the best of going to school as a working professional.

nashville, tn

a big city. an even bigger opportunity. we consider nashville, tennessee, an extension of our classroom, and as a leading city in many industries, that means you’ll gain experience and insight you won’t find anywhere else.

10:1

student to faculty ratio

our faculty

  • suze gilbert headshot

    suze gilbert

    associate professor, program director - christian education program

    suze gilbert holds a b.s. degree in elementary education from freed-hardeman university, the m.ed. and ed.s. degree in curriculum and instruction from middle tennessee state university, and the ed.d. in...

    meet suze gilbert

career paths

adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers

adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers instruct adults in basic skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking english. they also help students earn their high school equivalent diploma.

special education teachers

special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. they adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. they also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques, to students with severe disabilities.

kindergarten and elementary school teachers

kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for future schooling.