Graduate Education Programs
Carson-Newman University
MEd in Educational Leadership
Offers Certificate | Hybrid or Online | 20 Months
EdD in Administrative Leadership
Offers Certificate | Online | 3 Years
EdS in Administrative Leadership
Offers Certificate | Online | 2 Years
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
Hybrid or Online | 20 Months
MEd with Special Education emphasis
Offers Certificate | Hybrid or Online | 20 Months
Instructional Leader Licensure Specialization
Offers Certificate | Online | 1 Year - This advanced program was part of the most recent joint review conducted by CAEP and the Tennessee Department of Education.
MEd with Coaching emphasis
Hybrid or Online | 20 Months
MEd with Reading Specialist emphasis
Offers Certificate | Hybrid or Online | 20 Months - This advanced program was part of the most recent joint review conducted by CAEP and the Tennessee Department of Education.
MEd with emphasis in Teaching ESL
Offers Certificate | Hybrid or Online | 20 Months
Post-Graduate FAQ
Learn more about the Post-Graduate programs
Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant-leaders.
Program Highlights
- Designed for full-time educators
- Summer and holiday breaks
- Programs with licensure have a 100% pass rate on state exams
- Cohort format providing accountability from classmates
- Small class rosters for individualized attention
- No weekend classes
- Transfer credits considered for all degree programs
- Full access to school library and campus resources
Tuition & Aid
- Financial aid, Stafford Loans and "pay as you go" plans available
- Student loan payments may be deferred until program completion
- Teacher Loan Forgiveness of up to $5,000 is available for teachers who teach for five years in low-income schools and meet other requirements
- TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who are completing coursework towards certain high-need fields
Accredited, High-Quality Programs
- Carson-Newman University is a non-profit university that is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ed. Specialist and Doctoral degrees.
- The Educator Preparation Program (EPP) at Carson-Newman University is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and all licensure areas have been approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education.
- Ranked #1 Online Education Program in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report.
