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Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Higher Education Administration

The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Tuition USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location San Antonio, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Higher Education Administration at The University of Texas at San Antonio is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Higher Education Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Texas City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Higher Education Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Theory of Curriculum and Instruction
  2. Introduction to School Administration
  3. School and Community Relations in Education
  4. The Principalship: Educational Unit and Site Administration
  5. Administration and Function of Special Programs
  6. Legal Foundations in Education
  7. Supervision: Teaching-Learning Process
  8. Supervision: Tools and Techniques
  9. Practicum in Educational Administration

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.7

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is for students aspiring to be school administrators in K\xc2\x9616 schools and other educational settings. Admissions are based on the following criteria:

  • Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
  • Evidence of relevant work experiences must be provided as documented by the submission of a r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9.
  • For more information, please visit the program website.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact The University of Texas at San Antonio directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About The University of Texas at San Antonio

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    The University of Texas at San Antonio

    San Antonio, United States

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    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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