M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Accelerated completion time
No GRE required
Limited class size for personalized attention
$9,000 – total tuition cost - one of the most competitive in Texas
For
The M.Ed. Educational Leadership degree is for education professionals who want to advance their careers and have a positive impact on today’s learners. This program specializes in three core competency areas: Instructional Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership. Students complete the program as individuals who are trauma informed, ready to lead, and empowered to make an impact within their schools.
What You Learn
This program incorporates the three primary competency of areas of Instructional Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership through a convenient online program delivered by highly qualified and award-winning faculty. Our interconnected curriculum provides faculty mentoring, collaboration and professional development without unnecessary papers and tests. We use practical application of the curriculum to develop well rounded teaching professionals to have a positive impact in today’s K12 environment.
How You Learn
Our convenient online format provides working professionals the opportunity to advance their careers and make a positive impact in their schools through our collaborative and interconnected curriculum. Students will complete 2 courses for part time or 4 courses for full time each semester. Throughout each course there will be constant communication between faculty and students for a consistent, balanced program. Fall and Spring semesters are 15 weeks, and the summer semester is 4-5 weeks
Career Outcomes
This program is excellent for those looking to become a better classroom instructor, instructional coach, athletic director, teacher leader, curriculum leader, college instructor or those looking to begin pursuing a career in administration which now requires Instructional Leadership in the state of Texas. The curriculum will provide you with the best opportunity to succeed in all facets of teaching and curriculum development.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 5301 | Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5323 | Learning and Development Theories | 3 |
| EDUC 5303 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 6302 | Educational Theory and Leadership (Leadership) | 3 |
| EDUC 5313 | Data-Informed Instruction and Effective Supervision of Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 5343 | School Law and Ethics (Leadership) | 3 |
| EDUC 5326 | Instructional Technology and Digital Literacy for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| EDUC 5330 | School Finance and Resource Management | 3 |
| EDUC 5304 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5344 | Trends and Issues in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
The order of courses is subject to change
Note:
Eligibility for adding principal certification requires successful completion of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (recommended) plus a minimum of 2 years teaching in Texas schools with a valid and current Texas Teacher Certification.
See Website and/or Professions in Education Certification Officer or Director of Education for Admission Requirements to the Principal as Instructional Leader Program.
