2023-2024 Official University Academic Catalog 
    
    May 13, 2024  
2023-2024 Official University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Administration Specialization with Curriculum Emphasis, M.Ed. (MEAC):Non-Traditional


The specialization in Educational Administration with Curriculum Emphasis is designed to provide strong curriculum knowledge with Educational Administration basics for those seeking the Principal as Instructional Leader certification. Courses in this track cover a wide spectrum of content-specific areas, ranging from student learning outcomes to school finance to human resource management, all of which of which are essential to the efficient, daily operation of educational institutions. This master’s specialization includes sets of Practicum experiences that allow the student to observe and participate in instructional and organizational activities. Students completing the Educational Administration with Curriculum Emphasis specialization will be prepared for administrative positions in schools such as principal, assistant principal, and other curriculum leadership roles. Students who want Texas Principal as Instructional Leader Certification must be Texas certified teachers with a minimum of two years teaching experience to be eligible to take the Texas principal certification exam.

Total Credit Hours: 43


Requirements for Texas Principal Certification


Students must provide evidence of two years of teaching experience (as defined by chapter 230, subchapter Y of Title 19-Texas Administrative Code) and a current teaching certificate and must complete the principal representative/practice test (240) with 75% or more accuracy. Upon successfully completing coursework, practicum, and program requirements for the Master of Education Educational Administration with Curriculum Emphasis and earning passing scores for all parts of the state certification exam process, students will be recommended to TEA by the Director of Certification for Principal as Instructional Leader certification.