Master of Education
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 Master of Education 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 4 courses 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
1st Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 5301 | Diversity and Equity in Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 5313 | Research-Based Instruction and Supervision of Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 5323 | Learning Theory and Child Development | 3 |
| EDUC 5324 | Assessment for Diverse Learning | 3 |
2nd Semester
| EDUC 5303 | Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 5304 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5341 | Disciplinary Literacy Research and Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| EDUC 5326 | Instructional Technology and Digital Literacy for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
3rd Semester
| EDUC 5312 | School/Community Relations and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDUC 5321 | Trends and Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5340 | The Science of Reading for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDUC 6302 | Education Theory and Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
