GREENEVILLE – Tusculum University is demonstrating its commitment to civic engagement and support of students with new initiatives that will reduce the cost for many individuals seeking a master’s degree in the education field.
Employees of companies with which the College of Business has corporate partnerships will now be eligible for a 10 percent tuition scholarship should they enroll in Tusculum’s Master of Arts in talent development program. In addition, teachers in Tusculum’s partner school districts will receive a $500 scholarship per full-time semester if they seek a Master of Arts in education at Tusculum.
Dr. Tricia Hunsader
Tusculum is also offering its students who are graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in int
erdisciplinary studies – the institution’s elementary education program – a $500 scholarship if they immediately pursue the Master of Arts in education from the university.
“A master’s degree is often a key distinction for people who are seeking to advance in their profession or begin their careers at a higher level,” said Dr. Madison Sowell, Tusculum’s provost and vice president of academic affairs. “Tusculum has been a pioneer in education since our founding 225 years ago, and this program for our outstanding College of Education is another way we are showcasing our leadership.”
These scholarships are available immediately.
Dr. Tricia Hunsader, the College of Education’s dean, said Tusculum is expanding the corporate partners program in response to a request from one of the companies. She said the scholarship for current undergraduates at Tusculum is a worthwhile initiative to encourage them not to delay pursuit of an advanced degree.
The new scholarship for teachers in East Tennessee school systems with which Tusculum has a partnership agreement to use for student clinical experiences is a way to show appreciation for these districts, Dr. Hunsader said.
“Any teacher from these districts who receives our Master of Arts in education would be even better prepared to be an outstanding mentor for our students entering the profession, and the additional knowledge will help their students,” she said.