Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration, emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership

The department. in collaboration with faculty members and renowned expert practitioners, offers a PK-12 School Administration Program in which culturally-responsive educational leaders are developed to be change agents for creating effective schools. Staying true to the land-grant mission of Texas A&M University, this unique program is infused with the ideals and practices of social justice, social responsibility, and equity through the course work.

This distinctive two-year program advances leaders who understand the multifaceted educational, social, moral, cultural, legal, political, and fiscal aspects of effective schools. More specifically, the graduates of the program are instructional leaders who are able to promote the learning, understanding, and growth of all students through the establishment of a vision, mission, and goals, the cultivation of a strong culture of instruction, and the provision of teacher professional development, reflective practice, and resources. These leaders are able to develop a team, inclusive of community members and parents, which can evaluate the impact of the comprehensive programs offered to learners and plan strategically for greater effects.

The 36-credit hour master’s degree program is comprised of course work aligned to the Texas State Board of Educator Certification Principal Domains, Competencies, and Standards and includes two semesters of internship. Upon successful completion of the program and approval of the program faculty, candidates may sit for the TExES state principal examination. More information on the requirements for Principal Certification can be found at  https://eahr.tamu.edu/certificates/principal-certification/.