Graduate online program offered by the College of Education

About

You chose a career in education because you want to make a difference in the lives of students.

The University of North Texas can help you take that commitment to excellence one step further. Our accelerated online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program will inspire you with new ideas and open doors to opportunities. The program emphasizes current theory and research to inform educational leaders as they make decisions regarding positive school culture, effective teaching practices, and student achievement.

  • The 30-hour M.Ed. program requires 10 Educational Leadership courses, all administered in a flexible online format. Take one additional practicum course for Principal as Instructional Leader Certification.
  • If you already hold a master’s degree, you can enroll in the seven-course Principal Certification track. These courses are also offered in a flexible online format.
  • Each program session is only eight weeks long, except for the practicum courses, which are a semester in length.
  • If you take two courses each session, you can earn your Master’s in Educational Leadership in 12 months.
  • Our course design accommodates the busy schedule of working professionals.
  • Our program provides value and teaches the necessary standards set by the State of Texas. It is recognized as #3 in the US by Best Value Schools
  • Our students have a high graduation rate and a high passing rate on assessments for Principal as Instructional Leader Certification.
  • Our program is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as #1 in Texas and #4 in the United States as Best Online Master’s program offering Educational Leadership and Supervision 
  • We provide outstanding, personalized advising. Each student is important!

How it Works

  • The 30-hour Master of Education program requires 10 Educational Leadership courses
  • Five available start dates annually: January, March, June, August and October
  • Earn a master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 12 months

 

Contact information

For more information about the Educational Leadership Master's program, reach out to Dr. Todd Duncan or Marilyn Deuble. 

Apply

For step-by-step instructions on the Graduate Admission application process, please visit the Graduate Admissions website: https://tgs.unt.edu/future-students/graduate-admissions/index.html

Apply to the College of Education

  • Submit the following documents electronically to the College of Education at Marilyn.Deuble@unt.edu for admittance to the accelerated online master's program:
    • A letter of recommendation from your supervisor identifying your leadership, critical thinking and writing skills.
    • An essay describing why you're seeking a master's degree in Educational Leadership, identifying relevant educational experiences and strengths, and providing evidence that you will be a successful educational leader in an increasingly multicultural environment.
    • A resume that includes your previous work and educational experience. Experience in PreK-12 is preferred for admission.
    • Program Application - please submit request for application to Marilyn.Deuble@unt.edu 
  • A GRE score is not required for admission to the Master’s degree program. However, a rule from the Texas Education Agency states, “An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 and is seeking Principal as Instructional Leader certification must perform at or above a score equivalent to a 2.5 GPA on the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytic Writing sections of the GRE® (Graduate Record Examinations) revised General Test.”
  • Applicants seeking the Master's in Educational Leadership with Principal as Instructional Leader Certification should also have the following:  
      • At least one year of teaching experience and the ability to complete a second year of teaching experience by the end of the certification process.
      • A standard teaching certificate.
      • Ability to complete a two-semester practicum in an accredited, Texas Prek-12, brick-and-mortar (not fully online) school. The practicum courses are not 8-week courses. They are offered during the 16-week fall and spring semesters.
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Courses

Teaching History and Certification Requirements:
I understand that I must have a Teaching Certificate and at least two years of teaching experience in an EC-12 accredited school as the teacher of record in order to earn a Principal as Instructional Leader. (Student teaching, substitute teaching, or university teaching cannot be applied toward these two years). I understand I must submit a copy of my Teacher Service Record to the College of Education’s Certification Officer to verify the state’s minimum required classroom teaching experience has been met. If I qualify for the principal certificate, I understand I must complete two-semester practicum in an accredited Texas school with a supervisor who holds an administrative certificate.

Required Courses Masters in Educational Leadership

Required Courses Masters in Educational Leadership with Principal as Instructional Leader Certification

Transfer Credits

Subject to the approval of the department advisor and the Toulouse Graduate School, up to 6 semester hours of graduate work completed elsewhere may be applied.

Visit the Registrar’s website for more information on course registration dates and payment deadlines.

Costs

Estimate tuition and fees by using the Tuition Calculators. For more information about tuition plan options, fees, and tuition, see Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid

UNT offers a variety of options to help finance your education. Visit financialaid.unt.edu to find out more about the application and award process.

UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys© for 25 consecutive years and offers the quality of a private university at an affordable cost.

Applying for financial aid

  1. Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov. The application is required for all types of financial aid, including Pell and other federal grants, state grants and loans. The FAFSA and Renewal FAFSA are available annually.
  2. You must enroll in 6 hours (over one or two online sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid.
  3. Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
  4. Contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or by visiting online at financialaid.unt.edu