Master of Education in Educational Administration
Online Master of Education Administration

The MEd in Educational Administration is a valuable credential for educators who are seeking leadership roles for meaningful ways to improve the lives of others within the educational system.

The Master of Educational Administration (MEd) prepares teachers for principalships or assistant principalships in elementary, middle, or high schools. Graduates also qualify for district-wide administrative positions such as program directorships and supervisor or coordinator positions. This program offers an exceptional learning experience to enhance one’s abilities in planning, organizing, delegating, supervising and leading through a variety of activities, procedures, and experiences. Graduates may also qualify for the Texas Standard Principal Certificate after passing the TExES exam.

Online courses are offered in eight-week cycles. You can complete many of our degree programs at your own pace. Students will complete weekly assignments, readings, discussions, and occasional group work, as well as exams and other activities designed to enhance learning outcomes, all at times that are most convenient to you. Note: Online students will be required to come to the HCU campus for AEL and T-TESS trainings. The Texas Education Agency does not allow any university to offer these trainings online.

Educational Administration students acquire knowledge, experience, and demonstrated competence in the following areas of leadership learning:

• Instructional Leadership and Evaluation
• Leadership for Inclusive Education
• Interpersonal Communication and Public Relations
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• The Role of the Principal
• School Business Management and Finance
• Systems Thinking: Theory and Application
• School Law
• School Personnel Leadership
• Administration Theory and Practice
• Creating and assessing school health, culture and climate

Professional settings in which students may be hired:

• Public or Private K – 12 Education
• Higher Education
• Trade and Industry School Education
• Alternative Teacher Certification
• Education Consultancies
• Federal, State, and Local Governmental Entities
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Private Industry Education Design
• Medical and Other Professional Education Design

Career paths students may pursue:

• Public/ Private School Assistant Principal/Principal K – 12
• Lead Teacher
• Athletic or Instructional Coordinator
• Educational Program Director
• Higher Education or School System Central Administrator (except Superintendent)
• Education Director Private Industry, Other Professions, Governmental Entities

To earn the Texas Standard Principal Certificate along with your MEd in Educational Administration degree, you must first receive your MEd degree by completing the thirty-six (36) semester hours, have a valid Texas teaching certificate, have completed two (2) years of teaching in an accredited school, and pass the certification examination required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Texas Principal Certification Only Program

If you only wish to obtain the certificate, the Principal certificate plan consists of 18 hours of graduate coursework. This includes completing the Administration Core (15 hours) and the Principal Internship and Leadership Seminar (3 hours).

Principal Certification Requirements

Learn more about HCU’s Principal Certification requirements under the MEd in Educational Administration additional requirements.

Master of Education in Educational Administration Degree Completion Plan

Note: Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses. Students will be eligible to register for EDAD 6191 (1 hour) or 6193 (1 hour) after they have completed at least 12 hours of the course requirements.  Students must complete 160 hours of school leadership on-the-job activities while being mentored by a school leader who holds a valid Texas Principal Certificate.  Students will participate in Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser training. Internships are offered in the Spring and Fall semesters.  Students must pass the TExES Principal Assessment.

For more information about the program, please contact Dr. James A. McSwain (jmcswain@hbu.edu).