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Sep 30, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Administration and Supervision, MEd
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College of Education > Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies > Administration and Supervision, MEd
The Master’s Program in Administration and Supervision provides a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, real-world experience, and innovative research to prepare students to be effective, transformational educational leaders who are committed to equity. Graduates fill an important need in the community, serving in diverse positions in both public and private educational institutions. The degree fulfills requirements for the Texas Principal as Instructional Leader certificate. The 30-hour, hybrid delivery model program of study is typically completed in five consecutive semesters.
Through specialized coursework, preparing for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) Principal as Instructional Leader (268) and TExES 368, Performance Assessment for School Leaders exams, and clinical-based internships, students will have the ability to:
- establish and implement a shared vision and culture of high expectations for all stakeholders;
- work with stakeholders as key partners to support student learning;
- collaboratively develop and implement high-quality instruction;
- monitor and assess classroom instruction to promote teacher effectiveness and student achievement;
- provide feedback, coaching, and professional development to staff through evaluation and supervision;
- promote high-quality teaching;
- develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- focus on improving student outcomes through organizational collaboration, resiliency, and change management;
- collaboratively determine goals and implement strategies aligned with the school vision that support teacher effectiveness and positive student outcomes;
- provide administrative leadership through resource management; and
- provide ethical leadership by advocating for children and ensuring student access to effective educators, programs, and services.
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Admission Requirements
The College of Education takes into consideration a number of criteria when determining admission, including prior college or university performance, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores and statement of intent. All applicants must abide by the minimum qualifications for admissions to a masters or doctoral program. All graduate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to the University. For more information, visit http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/international-students/english-proficiency/.
An applicant is responsible for ensuring that all required materials for the evaluation of admissions are received by the College before the program’s deadline. If the application is not complete by the program’s deadline, it will not be evaluated for the admissions. Full details of the online application process can be found at www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/how-to-apply.
Applicant Checklist:
- Complete online graduate application including statement of interest, resume/c.v., letters of recommendation, and application fee payment.
- Applicants seeking a Texas principal certificate must also provide a copy of their state teacher certification(s) and a district service record.
- Official transcripts from all previous college/university work sent to the UH Graduate School
- Official reporting of GRE scores taken in the last five years
- International students have additional documentation requirements which can be found at www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/international-students/
GRE Waiver Option
The GRE requirement is waived for applicants to the MEd in Administration and Supervision program who have at least one of the following from an institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations as specified in the UH Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Master’s and Doctoral Programs:
- an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher (on a 4-point scale), or
- a master’s or terminal degree.
Grade Point Average Requirements
Admission requirements for the College of Education require a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.6 for undergraduate coursework or over the last 60 credit hours of coursework. The College requires a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduate coursework. The College’s admission committees evaluate all credentials submitted by applicants to determine a student’s ability and potential to succeed in graduate study. In addition, the committee is interested in the applicant’s potential to contribute to his/her program of study and the University community as a whole.
Degree Requirements
Credit hours required for this degree: 30.0
To obtain a Master in Education for Administration and Supervision, students must complete 30 term hours and successfully pass the TExES Principal Certification Exam(s) or a program comprehensive exam.
These hours will be derived from:
Classroom Instruction
(21 Credit Hours)
Clinical-Based Internships
(3 Courses/9 Credit Hours)
TExES Principal - M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision
Due to the critical role the principal plays in campus effectiveness and student achievement, and consistent with the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.046(c), the rules adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification ensure that each candidate for the Principal Certificate is of the highest caliber and possesses the knowledge and skills necessary for success (Title 19, TAC §241). The M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision program emphasizes the training and coursework necessary for obtaining the knowledge, skills, and attributes for becoming an educational leader.
The Texas principal certification is offered through the M.Ed. program. Students are expected to complete all pre-requisite courses and internship requirements for the degree and certification.
Please review the COE Certification web page for application and additional information.
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