Lincoln Memorial University's three semester Master of Education program will provide you with unique experiences to enrich your abilities as an educator. Our methods are proven to prepare you for the hiring process so you can hit the ground running right after finishing this program. LMU proudly graduates more school administrators from this program than any other institution in Tennessee. You'll have the opportunity for mentorship with retired and working administrators and practical learning experiences to help you excel in your coursework. When it's time for exams, our department offers free study sessions so that everyone can prepare as a cohort.
We've designed this program for existing educators and their busy schedules. As fellow educators, our goal is to provide the foundation for your continued success as an educational leader, mentor, and colleague. Apply Now
Learn more about the various graduate-level education degrees offered here at LMU.
The IL major is right for you if you seek to obtain a leadership license. You will develop leadership skills in an educational environment that focuses on leading and developing teachers at the building or district level. This focus provides the tools needed to increase a teachers' effectiveness, instructional strategies, and student assessment.
The degree requirements include 33 semester credit hours of successful coursework. A Program of Study must be filed after official written notification of admission to graduate studies has been received. The program is designed to license school administrators based on State Board policy and standards. To be eligible for the program, you must have:
Please note: the EL program does NOT lead to Initial Tennessee Leadership Licensure.
The EL major is suitable if you already hold Leadership Licensure, live out of state, or are higher education personnel. This program is right for you if you seek improvement with best practices in organizational leadership, innovative strategic school improvement, organizational alignment, and data collection and analysis to improve the overall school community.
The degree requirements include 33 semester credit hours of successful coursework. A Program of Study must be filed after official written notification of admission to graduate studies has been received.
The Master of Education in Instructional Practice (MEdIP) is designed for licensed educators seeking to strengthen instructional expertise and expand leadership opportunities. Offered in a flexible hybrid/hyflex format with face-to-face meetings in Knoxville and Harrogate, synchronous Zoom sessions, and asynchronous coursework, the program allows educators to advance their careers while continuing to teach. Candidates explore innovative instructional practices across K-12 settings while developing skills in assessment, curriculum, leadership, and evidence-based teaching.
Program Requirements: 33 semester credit hours. A Program of Study must be filed after official admission to graduate studies.
Program Outcomes: Graduates of the MEd Instructional Practice program will
The admission requirements for the Master of Education degree include a two-step process.
For any questions regarding admissions to the Master of Education (Educational Leadership/Instructional Leadership), please contact Lisa Horton at lisa.horton@lmunet.edu or 800.325.0900, ext. 7057.
For any questions regarding admissions to the Master of Education (Instructional Practice), please contact Stephanie Johnson at s.jeffers-johnson@lmunet.edu or 800.325.0900, ext. 4136
Initial Program Admittance for Instructional Practice (IP) majors:
Exit Requirements:
Level 2 Program Admittance for IL majors (before completion of the first semester):
Exit Requirements:
Level 2 Program Admittance for Educational Leadership (EL) majors (before completion of first semester):
Exit Requirements:
Instructional Leadership Licensure Program - Online
The IL major is suitable for candidates who are seeking to obtain leadership licensure. The candidate will develop the necessary leadership skills in an education environment that focus on leading and developing teachers at either the building or district level. This focus provides the necessary tools to increase teachers' effectiveness, instructional strategies, and student assessment. The degree requirements include 33 semester credit hours of successful coursework. A program of study must be filed, after official written notification of admission to graduate studies has been received.
The program is designed to license school administrators based on State Board policy and standards. In order to be eligible for the program, a candidate must have:
Educational Leadership: NOT leading to initial Tennessee leadership license - Online
The EL major is suitable for candidates already holding leadership licensure, out-of-state candidates, higher education personnel, and practitioners seeking improvement with best practices in organizational leadership, innovative strategic school improvement, organizational alignment, and data collection and analysis to improve the school community. The degree requirements include 33 semester credit hours of successful coursework. A program of study must be filed, after official written notification of admission to graduate studies has been received.
Instructional Practice - Hybrid
The Instructional Practice concentration is ideal for current educators who are interested in building upon their skillset and current area of expertise. Beyond the core curriculum, candidates may take coursework relevant to their field of specialization (general education or special education).
The Instructional Practice hybrid cohort program is a 33-semester hour program designed to extend and expand the candidate's level of professional competence beyond that attained at the bachelor's level. This program will bring the candidate up to date on master's level information relevant to their field of specialization, to stimulate the candidate to read and understand research in their field of specialization, and to prepare the candidate for leadership roles.
Candidates enter and move through the program as a hybrid cohort, engaging in current research related to individual interests. In a hybrid program, a majority of the coursework including instructional and assessment will be done online through Canvas and Watermark. Candidates are expected to complete learning modules and required discussions by specified dates. A portion of the program is conducted face-to-face. This provides candidates an opportunity for collaboration and group work.
Additional Information
We also offer the option of meeting with our faculty up to three times per semester at times and locations most convenient for the student. This time will not include lecture, instead just provide the student an opportunity to build a relationship with their professors and have any questions answered on a one-on-one basis.
Lisa Horton
800.325.0900 ext. 7057
lisa.horton@LMUnet.edu
Carter & Moyers School of Education
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway,
Harrogate, TN 37752
423.869.3611
800.325.0900
