Education Leadership, M.Ed.
Education Leadership, M.Ed.
You’ve invested time, energy, and plenty of heart into your classroom. Now, you’re ready to support your colleagues and help them elevate their instructional practice to the next level.
Through A&M-Texarkana’s Master of Education in Education Leadership; Principal as Instructional Leader program (M.Ed. in Education Leadership), you’ll become an impactful instructional leader who can motivate an effective team, move them to action, and drive stronger student outcomes.
With intentional faculty-student relationships and meaningful, real-world experience, you’ll graduate not only prepared for Texas state principal certification, but with the confidence to serve your community in whichever educational leadership role you pursue.
Program Information
Degree Name: Master of Education in Education Leadership; Principal as Instructional Leader Certification
Degree Type: Graduate
Format: 100% online
Credit Hours: 30 for M.Ed. in Education Leadership-Principal as Instructional Leader Certification program; 24 for certification-only program *A master's degree in education or a related field is required to pursue Texas Principal as Instructional Leader certification
Thesis/Non-Thesis: Non-Thesis; two 16-hour principal practicum courses
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Interested in Principal Certification-only?
The A&M-Texarkan M.Ed. in Education Leadership is a direct pathway for you to earn a master's degree and be fully prepared to pass the TExES 268 Principal as Instructional Leader and PASL 368 Performance Assessment for School Leaders certification examinations for aspiring school administrators.
However, if you already hold a master's degree in education or a related field, A&M-Texarkana offers a Principal Certification-Only preparation program that will prepare you for the Texas state principal certification exams. It also provides the same, invaluable, real-world experience in the field available to you in the M.Ed.-Education Leadership program.
Principal Certification Information.
Why Get Your Master's Degree in Education Leadership from A&M-Texarkana?
Support. Strengthen. Succeed.
In A&M-Texarkana’s M.Ed. in Education Leadership degree program, you’ll build lasting relationships with experienced instructors and like-minded peers, creating an intentional support system and network that’s invaluable in today’s education landscape, even in an online environment.
With the University’s professional connections to many regional school districts, you’ll practice real-world learning tailored to your own education journey. Create a practicum experience that not only fits your own goals and interests but also meets the needs of your school or district.
Program Highlights
Connected. Supported. Empowered.
Even in a 100% online format, A&M-Texarkana Education Leadership faculty create a collaborative and supportive environment through digital and online platforms. Your professors and peers will know you by name, and you’ll gain a lasting professional network that will support you throughout your leadership journey.
Experience that Sets Leaders Apart
A&M-Texarkana understands the needs of our regional school districts and the leaders who serve them, because our faculty are currently in the field themselves, or have served in the field. Through collaborative partnerships, you’ll complete a practicum and culminating project tailored to your school’s or district’s unique priorities, giving you the hands-on experience directly connected to your future leadership role.
Flexible. Attainable. Designed for You.
As an online graduate student, you’re still eligible for A&M-Texarkana’s scholarships and financial aid opportunities. As a working professional, the Education Leadership online modality offers you the flexibility to advance your career while continuing to lead in and from the classroom.
From Master’s to Doctorate — All at A&M-Texarkana
Your education leadership journey doesn’t have to end with your M.Ed. As a graduate, you can seamlessly continue into A&M-Texarkana’s 100% online Doctor of Education in Education Leadership (Ed.D.) degree program. Deepen your expertise, strengthen your leadership toolkit, and expand your impact at the district, regional, or state level still within the same supportive, relationship-driven University environment.
Education Leadership, M.Ed. FAQ's
Are there scholarships available for a master's program?
A&M-Texarkana offers an attainable degree and your application for admission automatically qualifies you for scholarship opportunities!
Visit our scholarship page to discover how earning your degree is within reach financially. Your school district may also be a University partner, which qualifies you for a tuition discount! Review our University Partnerships page to see if your district is on the list.
Are there special admission requirements for the M.Ed. in Education Leadership program?
Yes. We do require specific admission requirements beyond the University’s graduate admissions requirements. Review the steps to admission for the M.Ed. in Leadership program to see what’s needed.
Do you have to pursue the Master of Education in Education Leadership to seek principal certification?
No. You don’t have to be a degree-seeking student to complete your principal certification. However, you do have to have a master's degree in education or a related field before seeking certification. You can complete certification-only program in just four semesters. However, if you’d like to qualify for scholarships or financial aid, you would need to pursue the Master’s in Education Leadership.
How flexible is the program for working education professionals?
A&M-Texarkana intentionally designs its Education Leadership programs specifically for working professionals. The master’s and doctoral programs are 100% online with web-enhanced evening classes. The program offers the flexibility to balance your career while advancing your leadership skills. Simultaneously, you’ll build a strong support system with faculty and like-minded peers through interactive video sessions and digital communication tools.