Instructional Leadership, without Licensure Concentration, M.Ed.

Program Overview

The M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership without Licensure Concentration is designed for educators who wish to enhance their leadership skills without pursuing Tennessee principal licensure. The program focuses on instructional leadership, research, and adult education principles. 

Program Outcomes

Students will be able to: 

• Analyze multiple forms of data and establish strategies to ensure student growth and achievement 

• Apply theories and concepts of instructional leadership in K-12 settings 

• Use educator evaluation data to inform, assess, and adjust professional learning goals and plans 

• Design collaborative learning experiences informed by multiple sources of data 

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university 

• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale 

• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores required at time of application 

• Conditional admission possible for lower GPA/test scores with additional documentation: work record, three written recommendations, and writing sample 

Important Dates

• Submit by July 1st for Fall Admission 

• Submit by November 1st for Spring Admission 

• Submit by April 1st for Summer Admission 

• Please see the current published Graduate and University calendars for important dates. 

Program Duration

Typically, 2-3 years for part-time students; program offered entirely online 

Transfer of Credits

Maximum of 12 relevant graduate credit hours from accredited institutions, subject to advisor and department chair approval 

Degree Requirements 

• Minimum 33 credit hours 

• 3.0 cumulative GPA required 

• Grades of “D” and “F” cannot count toward degree 

• Successful completion of comprehensive examinations in general education and educational administration 

Accreditation Information  

College of Education 

• Education (M.S., M.A.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) 

• Music (M. Ed.: National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) 

• Psychology (Ph.D. with concentration in Counseling: American Psychological Association (APA) 

Career Opportunities

Instructional coaching, curriculum development, educational consulting, training and development, non-profit educational leadership 

Faculty Credentials

Twianie Roberts, Ed.D., Interim Department Chair
Sosepriala Dede, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Eleni Elder, Ed.D., Professor
Janet Finch, Ph.D., College of Education Dean/Professor Celebrating 25 years of Service 
Kirmanj Gundi, Ed.D., Professor 
Robbie Melton, Ph.D., Interim Provost, Interim Vice President/Professor
Terrance McNeil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Trinetia Respress, Ed.D., Interim Graduate Dean/Professor
Eric Vogel, Ph.D., Professor
Jewell Winn, Associate Professor, Executive Director for International Programs & Academic Global Engagement, Senior International Officer/Fulbright Scholar Liaison 

Program Website

https://www.tnstate.edu/eduadmin/masters_of_education_non_licensure.aspx

Program Coordinator/Contact Information

PreK-12 Concentration

Eleni Elder, Ed.D., Professor
Phone: (615) 963-7296
Email: ecoukos@tnstate.edu 

Higher Education Concentration

Terrance McNeil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Phone: 615-963-2111
Email:  tmcneil3@tnstate.edu 

Program of Study and Credit Hours Required: 33 credit hours total 

Program of Study and Credit Hours Required: 33 credit hours total 

M.Ed. Instructional Leadership without Licensure Concentration 

Degree Requirements for M.Ed. Instructional Leadership Non-Licensure Candidates 

Candidates for the M.Ed. degree must take a minimum of 33 hours of coursework and pass the comprehensive examinations in the field of general education and educational administration. The program of study must be completed after nine (9) hours of coursework. A student in the M.Ed., Instructional Leadership (Licensure and Non-Licensure) must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) to meet degree requirements. Grades of “D” and “F” cannot count towards the degree. All candidates must meet with their advisor prior to registration each semester. Courses must be taken in order as determined by program requirements. All students must complete a Comprehensive Examination Application one semester prior to their intended examination date. All applications must be approved by your academic advisor. All examination dates can be located on the Graduate School Academic Calendar.