Students remember their teachers, but teachers remember their principals. Our school districts need well-trained administrators. You can help make this happen at A&M-Commerce. The Master of Education program equips you with the leadership, financial and administrative skills needed to excel as a principal. Work with renowned faculty as you explore the risks and rewards of educational administration. Our program is designed with you in mind. Offered completely online, you can complete coursework on your own schedule. Our kids need remarkable teachers, and our teachers need accomplished leaders. Let your passion for leading begin here.
Where It Is Offered Online
Duration1-1.5 years
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
Delivery Fully Online, Only Offered Online (100% Online)
Education Administration :: Principal Certification
Become a Principal
Earn your principal certification while completing your master’s degree in educational administration. If you already have a master’s degree, you can earn your Principal certification by completing our 21-hour program. Learn more about our certification-only option below.
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A master’s DEGREE IN Educational Administration
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with the knowledge of professionalism and leadership skills to help you in administrative roles.
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy the opportunity of learning from home with guidance and mentorship from world-class faculty who are well-respected researchers in their fields.
Hands-on Training
Gain the experience you need. As part of the master’s degree program, you’ll engage in real-world learning experiences by completing our semester-long practicum.
Education Success
Join the ranks of our graduates who have gone on to become high school principals, superintendents and administrators.
Guidance You Need
Located in the Frank Young Education North Building, our Mentor Center provides the information and support you need to reach your career goals.
Master of Education in Educational Administration :: Careers
Careers
There is a growing need for educational administrators in Texas. Job outlook continues to rise, opening doors to new positions. Gain the experience you need to stand out through our competitive, nationally-recognized program.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Elementary, Middle and High School Principals
$96,400
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2019
Master of Education in Educational Administration :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Leading Effective SchoolsEDAD 515
This introductory course provides an overview of school administration in Texas, which includes roles, functions, and duties of those who are charged with supervising schools in Texas. Critical review and analysis of principles of effective school leadership and organizational theories aligned to SBEC Principal Standards are examined and applied to the current challenges of leading 21st-century schools in Texas.
Law in Educational PracticeEDAD 526
The scope of this course is designed to equip highly effective school leaders though an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of state and federal laws. The novice principal will learn to assess and apply legal issues and rulings that advance the operation of public schools, while gaining an understanding of the legal impact on education.
Building Capacity for Powerful LearningEDAD 556
Develops your knowledge and skills of human resources, the budgetary process, and the financial accounting system. The human resources section will focus on personnel management and instructional supervision skills needed to create an effective learning environment for all students.
Master of Education in Educational Administration :: Course Delivery and Resources
Course Delivery and Resources
Earn your master’s degree in educational administration. Our flexible program is designed to meet the needs of professionals. Offered fully online, you’ll work with experts in the field who are committed to helping you reach your professional goals.
This program is intended for Texas educators. It is not recommended for out-of-state applicants.
The courses for this program are available only online (no face-to-face courses).
Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher OR 3.0 in last 60 hours of bachelor’s degree or a conferred master’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Educational Administration, MED” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall or 3.0 on last 60 hours or 3.0 overall from a master’s degree.
Official Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Statement of Goals
Describe your preparation for graduate work, your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Teacher Certificate
Submit proof of current valid Texas teacher certification.
Service Record
Submit a teaching service record including a minimum of 1-year teaching experience.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
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