Master's Program

M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration with a concentration in higher education leadership combines research theory and practice to prepare aspiring leaders to effectively work in a wide variety of functional areas within higher education. The program’s goals are to meet the needs of current and emergent educational leaders in higher education across the US. The program encourages intensive study of policies and organizational issues in higher education that will assist future leaders, administrators, researchers, and policy analysts. The location of The University of Texas at El Paso on an international border provides rich context to address the population of our community and the needs of our growing nation.

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M.Ed. in K-12 with Principal Certification

Students interested in the K-12 setting are welcome to participate in our programs at the master's level, where educational opportunities provide a solid foundation and knowledge base 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 development of leadership in action.

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M.Ed. in K-12 without Principal Certification

Students interested in the K-12 setting are welcome to participate in our programs at the masters level where educational opportunities provide a solid foundation and knowledge base 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,and administration experience to support the develop of leadership in action.

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Certifications

Principal Certification

The Principal Certification Program is available to students who have completed the M.Ed. in Educational Administration in the department as well as to students with a master's degree from another related field.

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Superintendent Certification

The Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations offers a Superintendent Preparation/Certification Program.

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