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Students who wish to pursue graduate study directed toward developing leadership knowledge and skills can pursue a master’s in Educational Administration with focus on: (A) K-12 School Administration or (B) Higher Education Leadership.
Admission Requirements for the M.Ed. in Educational Administration
The admission factors will be reviewed holistically to assess the potential of the applicant. The successful applicant would typically have an undergraduate upper division GPA of 3.0 or higher that demonstrates focus on academics, twelve hours of undergraduate coursework in professional education that demonstrates basic knowledge in this area of study, and a written statement that demonstrates maturity and commitment to Education.
Students seeking admission to the M.Ed. in Educational Administration must complete the following prior to the semester in which they first plan to enroll.
- Unconditional admission into the M.Ed. in Educational Administration degree programs requires the following:
- Application for admission to the Graduate School;
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university;
- Attainment of an undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00; or
- Attainment of an undergraduate GPA of no less than 3.00 in all upper division undergraduate coursework;
- Evidence of successful completion of at least 12 semester hours of coursework in upper-division undergraduate coursework in professional education;
- A written statement by the applicant describing personal and professional goals as related to the focus of the M.Ed. in Educational Administration; and
- A curriculum vitae/resume.
- Conditional admission can be granted to applicants who have been denied unconditional admission to the program. The Admissions Review Committee of each program will consider and make recommendations to admit applicants conditionally. Terms of any conditional admittance will be determined on an individual basis, and will be specified in writing to the Graduate School and to the applicant.
A. Focus on K-12 Administration
The 36-credit hour Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in Educational Administration with emphasis on K-12 Administration is designed to meet the needs of students seeking to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to becoming effective K-12 educational leaders. The program requires completion of a set of Foundation courses, General Administration courses, and Specialized Preparation courses.
Students enrolled in the M.Ed. program can also seek admission into the Principal Preparation Program, which culminates with principal certification in the state of Texas. (See section on Principal Certification.)
Foundation Courses:
All Foundation Courses must be taken prior to completing courses at the next level. All four courses will be offered every term throughout the academic year:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDAD 5310 | Administrative Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 5312 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 5340 | School Community Leadership | 3 |
| EDRS 5307 | Data Based Decision Making | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Advanced Administration Courses:
The Advanced Administration Courses will be completed by all students admitted into the program. Prerequisites for registration include successful completion of at least three of the four Foundation Courses. The fourth Foundation Course can be in progress while the student registers for Advanced Administration courses. These courses include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDAD 5314 | School-Based Budgeting | 3 |
| EDAD 5342 | Educational Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5345 | Ed Leadrshp in Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDAD 5348 | Admn of Sch Personnel Services | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Specialized Preparation Courses:
The Specialized Preparation Courses can be completed while the student is also enrolled in one or more of the Advanced Administration Courses. These courses include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDAD 5311 | Curriculum Renewal | 3 |
| Plus 9 semester credit hours from the following: | ||
| SPED 5320 | Spec Ed-Historical Legal Basis | 3 |
| EDT 5372 | Web Tools for Construct Clsrm | 3 |
| EDT 5375 | Tech Assist Tools/Issue/Access | 3 |
| EDT 5376 | Assess Plan/Implment Tech Prog | 3 |
| BED 5331 | Survey Issues/Bil/Sec Lang Ed | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
The purpose of these course offerings is to enable students without sufficient background and/or experiences to better understand major issues, trends, and practices associated with school administration in the areas of Special Education and Bilingual Education.
Completion of this program could lead towards the Texas Principal Certificate. For admission criteria, see Principal Certification Program.
B. Focus on Higher Education Leadership
The M.Ed. degree program in Educational Administration with focus on higher education leadership is designed to meet the needs of students seeking to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to becoming effective educational leaders in higher education institutions. The program requires the following courses:
Foundation Courses (18 semester credit hours):
All three Foundation Courses must be taken prior to completing courses at the next level and will be offered every term throughout the academic year:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDAD 5385 | Ethics of Leadershp in Educ. | 3 |
| EDAD 5391 | History of Higher Education | 3 |
| EDAD 5393 | Higher Education Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5394 | Higher Education Governance | 3 |
| EDAD 5396 | Higher Education Finance | 3 |
| EDAD 5397 | Student Development Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Higher Education Electives (3 semester credit hours):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDAD 5330 | Leadership & Advocacy Educ | 3 |
| EDAD 5345 | Ed Leadrshp in Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDAD 5386 | Educational Policy Development | 3 |
| EDAD 5387 | Higher Educ Policy Analysis | 3 |
| EDAD 5390 | Introduction to Higher Ed | 3 |
| EDAD 5392 | The Community College | 3 |
| EDAD 5395 | Politics of Higher Education | 3 |
Research Courses (9 semester credit hours):
Administrative Internships
An eligible student with less than a year of documented administrative experience in higher education is required to complete two semesters of an administrative internship in order to gain some experience in higher education leadership. The internship should be at a site that will advance the student's professional interests. The site can be at a student's current place of employment. However, the student must take on assignments that are not associated with the student's current position. The internship should take place at one site; however, the student' s advisor may approve two internships at two sites. The internship must include a minimum of five goals to be accomplished by the student. The internship goals must be detailed in a contract agreed upon by the student, advisor, and site supervisor. In addition, accomplishing the goals of the internship, the student must at minimum, meet or communicate with his or her advisor midway of each semester to report on the progress of the internship and for the advisor to provide appropriate assistance if necessary. Midway through each semester, the advisor will either meet or communicate with the site advisor lo obtain his or her perception of the student's progress and performance. Contracts may be amended with the approval of the three parties; however no contract may be amended past each half of a semester. Prior to the end of each semester. each student is required to submit a portfolio that documents the accomplishments of the internship. The portfolio must also include a typed reflective journal of the student's experience during the internship which also addresses the extent to which the student's coursework assisted with internship. The reflective journal will not be shared with the site supervisor.
Research Apprenticeships
An eligible student who has a year more of documented administrative experience in higher education and has less than one year of documented research experience is required to complete two semesters of a research apprenticeship in order to gain additional research experience at the graduate level. The apprenticeship should be for one research project, the student's advisor may approve two apprenticeships. the apprenticeship must include a minimum of five goals to be accomplished by the student. The apprenticeship must include a minimum of five goals to be accomplished by the student. The apprenticeship goals must be detailed in a contract agreed upon by the student and the advisor. In addition, to accomplish the goals of the apprenticeship, the student must at minimum, meet of communicate with his or her advisor midway of each semester to report the progess of the approval of the advisor and the student; however, no contract may be amended past each half of a semester. The advisor and the student will agree on the end product of each apprenticeship.
Concentrations
- Higher Education Leadership
- K-12 Administration
Degree Plan
M.Ed.- K-12 Administration Concentration
Required Credits: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDRS 5307 | Data Based Decision Making | 3 |
| EDAD 5310 | Administrative Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 5312 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 5340 | School Community Leadership | 3 |
| Advanced Administration Courses: | ||
| All courses listed below are required: | ||
| EDAD 5314 | School-Based Budgeting | 3 |
| EDAD 5342 | Educational Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5345 | Ed Leadrshp in Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDAD 5348 | Admn of Sch Personnel Services | 3 |
| Specialized Preparation Course: | ||
| The course listed below is required: | ||
| EDAD 5311 | Curriculum Renewal | 3 |
| Select 9 semester credit hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Special Education Leadership | ||
| Web Tools for Construct Clsrm | ||
| Tech Assist Tools/Issue/Access | ||
| Assess Plan/Implment Tech Prog | ||
| Survey Issues/Bil/Sec Lang Ed | ||
M.Ed. - Educational Admin w/a conc. in Higher Ed Leadership
Required Credits: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Foundation Courses: | ||
| All courses listed below are required: | ||
| EDAD 5385 | Ethics of Leadershp in Educ. | 3 |
| EDAD 5391 | History of Higher Education | 3 |
| EDAD 5393 | Higher Education Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5394 | Higher Education Governance | 3 |
| EDAD 5396 | Higher Education Finance | 3 |
| EDAD 5397 | Student Development Theory | 3 |
| Higher Education Electives: | ||
| Select one course from: | 3 | |
| Leadership & Advocacy Educ | ||
| Ed Leadrshp in Diverse Society | ||
| Educational Policy Development | ||
| Higher Educ Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Higher Ed | ||
| The Community College | ||
| Politics of Higher Education | ||
| Select one course from: | 3 | |
| Leadership & Advocacy Educ | ||
| Ed Leadrshp in Diverse Society | ||
| Educational Policy Development | ||
| Higher Educ Policy Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Higher Ed | ||
| Politics of Higher Education | ||
| Research Courses: | ||
| All courses listed below are required: | ||
| EDRS 5305 | Educ. Research and Statistics | 3 |
| EDRS 5306 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| EDAD 5346 | Ed Prgm Planning & Evaluation | 3 |
| Field Based Learning: | ||
| All courses listed below are required: | ||
| EDAD 5360 | HE Research/Internship I | 3 |
| EDAD 5361 | HE Research/Internship II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
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