Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The University of Texas at Arlington

Program Details

The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Arlington prepares education professionals to become leaders, policymakers, and administrators. The two program emphases to choose from are higher education administration and principal certification. Programs are designed to accommodate working professionals and do not require a thesis.

Courses include topics such as:

  • Working with mental health and substance abuse affected students
  • Partnering with neighboring community services resources
  • Administration of high schools, colleges, and universities

Career opportunities for graduates of the principal certificate program include assistant principal, principal, and central office administration. Options for higher education administration graduates include jobs in financial aid, student housing, research, technology, and student affairs. By obtaining the online master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, graduates can build upon their existing experience with new tools and skills to increase organizational effectiveness and quality management of higher education institutions.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • Applicants must demonstrate two or more years of relevant experience.