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Graduate Programs:
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MEd in Curriculum and Instruction Become a pedagogical expert and leader in teaching |
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Develop skills for coaching and athletic administration |
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MEd with Reading Specialist emphasis Become a PreK-12 Reading Specialist |
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MEd with Special Education emphasis Earn K-12 Special Education Endorsement |
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MEd with emphasis in Teaching ESL Earn K-12 ESL Endorsement |
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Earn your Beginning Instructional Leadership License (ILL-B) |
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Administrator’s License Specialization License-Only opportunity for those already holding a Master's and TN teaching license |
Postgraduate Degree Programs, only offered online:
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EdS with Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Concentration |
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EdD with Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Concentration |
Want to learn more about these programs? Go to an information meeting:Upcoming Meetings
Class Locations
Face-to-Face MEd classes conducted throughout Tennessee
Potential Blended Format Cohort Locations:
- Chattanooga
- Clarksville
- Franklin
- Gallatin
- Jackson
- Knoxville
- McMinnville
- Memphis
- Morristown
- Murfreesboro
- Nashville
- Smoky Mountains
- Tri-Cities
- Online
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
- Hybrid MEd cohorts meet one evening per week, on the same day for entire program.
- Finish one course every eight weeks
- Postgraduate degrees completed entirely online
- No weekend classes
- Course makeup options available if scheduling conflicts occur
- Transfer credits considered
- Professors and advisors readily available
- Full access to school library and campus resources
Want to learn more about the doctoral programs? Visit the FAQ page. Doctoral FAQ
Affordable Tuition for Teachers
- Financial aid, Stafford Loans & "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
*The repayment example set forth above is for illustrative purposes only and was calculated based on a standard amortization Federal Stafford Loan assuming a loan amount of $14,040, a payment term of 10 years, and a fixed interest rate equal to 6.0%. Loan amount of $14,040 is based on the total tuition for the Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership degree for the 2018-2019 school year. Your total loan amount may vary based on program selection. The loan calculator used in this example is available at www.studentaid.ed.gov. It is your responsibility to verify your eligibility by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All loans are subject to federal student aid guidelines. The actual interest rate may change periodically based on federal regulations. If you elect to defer payments until graduation, loan interest may accrue during deferment.
Accreditation
Accredited 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
- Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- Approved by the State Board of Education of Tennessee
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Graduate Programs:
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MEd in Curriculum and Instruction Become a pedagogical expert and leader in teaching |
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Develop skills for coaching and athletic administration |
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MEd with Reading Specialist emphasis Become a PreK-12 Reading Specialist |
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MEd with Special Education emphasis Earn K-12 Special Education Endorsement |
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MEd with emphasis in Teaching ESL Earn K-12 ESL Endorsement |
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Earn your Beginning Instructional Leadership License (ILL-B) |
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Administrator’s License Specialization License-Only opportunity for those already holding a Master's and TN teaching license |
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Postgraduate Degree Programs, only offered online:
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Want to learn more about these programs? Go to an information meeting:Upcoming Meetings
Face-to-Face MEd classes conducted throughout Tennessee
Potential Blended Format Cohort Locations:
- Chattanooga
- Clarksville
- Franklin
- Gallatin
- Jackson
- Knoxville
- McMinnville
- Memphis
- Morristown
- Murfreesboro
- Nashville
- Smoky Mountains
- Tri-Cities
- Online
Program Highlights
- Hybrid MEd cohorts meet one evening per week, on the same day for entire program.
- Finish one course every eight weeks
- Postgraduate degrees completed entirely online
- No weekend classes
- Course makeup options available if scheduling conflicts occur
- Transfer credits considered
- Professors and advisors readily available
- Full access to school library and campus resources
Want to learn more about the Post-Graduate programs? Visit the FAQ page. Post-Graduate FAQ
Affordable Tuition for Teachers
- Financial aid, Stafford Loans & "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 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
- Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- Approved by the State Board of Education of Tennessee
*The repayment example set forth above is for illustrative purposes only and was calculated based on a standard amortization Federal Stafford Loan assuming a loan amount of $14,940, a payment term of 10 years, and a fixed interest rate equal to 6.6%. Loan amount of $14,940 is based on the total tuition for the Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership degree for the 2019-2020 school year. Your total loan amount may vary based on program selection. The loan calculator used in this example is available at www.studentaid.ed.gov. It is your responsibility to verify your eligibility by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All loans are subject to federal student aid guidelines. The actual interest rate may change periodically based on federal regulations. If you elect to defer payments until graduation, loan interest may accrue during deferment.
