M.Ed. in K12 with Principal Certification

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Students interested in the K-12 setting are welcomed to participate in our programs at the masters level where educational opportunities provide a solid foundation and knowledgebase for roles in central office or school site leadership. Students interested in developing the specific skills, knowledge and disposition of K-12 educational leaders would best benefit from the M.Ed. as it provides foundation courses, administration experience and internships to support the develop of leadership in action.

For more information on our K-12 programs please contact our program advisor for K-12 Administration listed below:

Arturo Olivarez, Ph.D.
Professor
aolivarez3@utep.edu 
(915) 747-5300

How To Apply

Priority Application Deadlines

• Fall - July 1^st
• Spring - November 1^st
• Summer - April 1^st

Admission Criteria

Unconditional admission in the M.Ed. and M.A. in Education degree programs requires the following:

• Application for admission to the Graduate School
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Transcripts: Attainment of an undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or attainment of an undergraduate GPA of no less than 3.0 in all upper division undergraduate coursework
• Written Letter of Intent: A written statement by the applicant that describes personal and professional goals as related to the focus of the M.Ed. and M.A. programs in educational administration.
• TOEFL: International Applicants for whom English is not a primary language must also provide evidence of acceptable scores (minimum of 550) attained on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). With permission of the department, students scoring lower than 550 may apply to the program providing they are attending formal English classes and attain a score of 550 within a year.
• Additional criteria required based on degree being pursued
  • Master in Educational Administration with Principal Certification
    • A minimum of two years teaching experience
    • Letters of recommendation:
      • One from your principal
      • One from your assistant principal
      • One from a supervisor
    • Copy of Teaching Certificate
    • Copy of your service record from your school district’s Human Resources office

Advising

Upon admission, students should contact the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations to schedule an advising appointment with the program director for an initial advising session. This first session will introduce students to departmental courses and the development of a degree/certification plan. Later, students will be oriented to program outcomes, graduate-level expectations and course requirements.

Student advising is a critical component of the department’s graduate-level experience. Faculty advisers will provide students with initial, in-progress, and exit individualized or group advising to help develop the student’s academic abilities, career goals, and educational interests to ensure overall scholastic, personal and professional success.

The department faculty and staff take pride in developing students into the leaders who will face the educational challenges of tomorrow.

Contact us for an advising appointment at: 
Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations 
Education Building, Room 501 
Email: edlf@utep.edu 
Phone: (915)747-5300
Fax: (915)747-5838