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.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram 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 DegreeRecommended 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.