University of Texas at El Paso Academic Catalog

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M.Ed. - Educational Administration

Students who wish to pursue graduate study directed toward developing educational leadership knowledge, skills, and dispositions can pursue a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration with a concentration in K-12 School Administration.

Admission Requirements 

The admission factors will be reviewed holistically to assess the potential of the applicant. The successful applicant would typically have an undergraduate upper-division GPA of 3.0 or higher that demonstrates focus on academics, a written statement that demonstrates maturity and commitment to education, and three letters of recommendation from either academic and or professional references.  

  • Admission into the M.Ed. in Educational Administration degree programs requires the following:
    • Application for admission to the Graduate School;
    • Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university;
    • Attainment of an undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00; or
    • Attainment of an undergraduate GPA of no less than 3.00 in all upper-division undergraduate coursework;
    • A written statement by the applicant describing personal and professional goals as related to the focus of the M.Ed. in Educational Administration;
    • A curriculum vitae/resume; and
    • Three (3) letters of recommendation from either professional and/or academic references;
    • Applicants whose degrees are from non-English speaking institutions are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the Graduate School website for required scores. 
  • Conditional admission can be granted to applicants who have been denied unconditional admission to the program. The Admissions Review Committee of the program will consider and make recommendations to admit applicants conditionally. Terms of any conditional admittance will be determined on an individual basis, and will be specified in writing to the Graduate School and to the applicant.
  • If you seeking the Principal Certification in addition to the M.Ed. in Educational Administration, you will also need to meet the admission requirements for the certification (http://catalog.utep.edu/grad/college-of-education/educational-leadership-foundations/principal-certification/ ) 

Focus on K-12 Administration

The 30-credit hour Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in Educational Administration with a concentration in  K-12 Administration is designed to meet the needs of students seeking to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to becoming effective K-12 educational leaders. The program requires completion of a set of Foundation courses, Advanced Administration courses, and Specialized Preparation courses. This program also supports students interested in pursuing principal certification in the state of Texas (See Section on Principal Certification).

Foundation Courses for K-12 Administration (9 semester credit hours):

All Foundation Courses must be taken prior to completing courses at the next level. 

EDAD 5307Data Based Decision Making3
EDAD 5310Administrative Leadership3
EDAD 5312Instructional Leadership3
Total Hours9

Advanced Administration Courses for K-12 Administration (9 semester credit hours):

The Advanced Administration Courses will be completed by all students admitted into the program. Prerequisites for registration include successful completion of at least two of the three Foundation Courses. The third Foundation Course can be in progress while the student registers for Advanced Administration courses. These courses include:

EDAD 5314School-Based Budgeting3
EDAD 5342Educational Law3
EDAD 5345Ed Leadrshp in Diverse Society3
Total Hours9

Specialized Preparation Courses for K-12 Administration (12 semester credit hours):

The Specialized Preparation Courses can be completed while the student is also enrolled in one or more of the Advanced Administration Courses. These courses include:

EDAD 5311Curriculum Renewal3
EDAD 5320Special Education Leadership3
Plus 6 semester credit hours from the courses below. Students pursuing the principal certification program are required to complete EDAD 5375 and EDAD 53766
Schl. Lead Field-Based Pract I
Sch Lead Field-Based Pract II
Educ Facilities Management
Central Office Administration
Integ Sem Inst Lead & Prof Dev
Ed Prog Plan, Asses. & Eval.
Educational Research Methods
Directed Individual Study
Total Hours12
The purpose of these course offerings is to enable students without sufficient background and/or experiences to better understand major issues, trends, and practices associated with school administration.
 

Completion of this program could lead towards the Texas Principal Certificate. For admission criteria, see Principal Certification Program

Degree Plan

M.Ed.- K-12 Administration Concentration 

Required Credits: 30

(All courses require a grade of C or better)
Required Courses:
EDAD 5307Data Based Decision Making3
EDAD 5310Administrative Leadership3
EDAD 5312Instructional Leadership3
Advanced Administration Courses:
All courses listed below are required:
EDAD 5314School-Based Budgeting3
EDAD 5342Educational Law3
EDAD 5345Ed Leadrshp in Diverse Society3
Specialized Preparation Course:
The courses listed below are required:
EDAD 5311Curriculum Renewal3
EDAD 5320Special Education Leadership3
Plus 6 semester credit hours from the courses below. Students pursuing the principal certification program are required to complete EDAD 5375 and EDAD 53766
Schl. Lead Field-Based Pract I
Sch Lead Field-Based Pract II
Educ Facilities Management
Central Office Administration
Integ Sem Inst Lead & Prof Dev
Ed Prog Plan, Asses. & Eval.
Educational Research Methods
Directed Individual Study
Total Hours30