Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

Dallas Baptist University

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Principal certification is a 30-hour, non-thesis master's degree that prepares those interested in providing leadership for K-12 schools. The courses, internship, and seminars provide the requisite knowledge and experience needed to lead today's K-12 schools. The professors are successful practitioners in the field. Their shared experience and understanding of leadership and state policy gives provides a unique understanding of the many facets of school administration. Each course is designed to provide an understanding of the domains and competencies required to be successful on the TExES state principal certification exam. The learning experiences provided in the degree are based on the state-identified competencies for successful leadership. The future leader will know how to establish and implement a shared vision and culture of high expectations. Students will complete a 160-hour internship learning first hand the responsibilities of instructional leadership. Students have the opportunity to complete the Advanced Educational Leadership (AEL) and obtain the T-TESS certificate required for public school administrators while in the principal certification program. Students who experience the call to leadership should not delay in fulfilling and next step in their careers. Today's schools are facing many unique challenges that required leaders who know how to promote collaboration and student achievement.

Dorothy M. Bush College of Education