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Educational Leadership

University of North Texas
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Tuition USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 1 year(s)
Delivery On-campus
Location Denton, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Educational Leadership at University of North Texas is a MEd programme in Education, 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 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Denton, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Educational Leadership 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

Instructional Leadership (3 hrs)
Study of instructional leadership as it relates to the improvement of instruction, effective schools and ongoing effective program delivery by personnel. Areas to be explored and discussed include significant and recent research and best practices of instructional leadership, learning theory, the change process, school climate and culture, effective teaching methods and the relationship of instruction to curriculum.
Management of School Resources (3 hrs)
Study and analysis of school resources including financial, budgetary and capital resources with particular application to school building-level administrators. Focuses on theory as well as management.
Race, Class and Gender Issues in Education (3 hrs)
Race, class and gender inequities exist throughout educational systems. Students critically examine issues related to providing leadership for a diverse student population.
School Communications and Public Relations (3 hrs)
Every administrator in an educational organization has a responsibility to engage in public relations on a daily basis. The primary objective of this course is to examine school-based public relations with the context of life in an information age, practice in schools shared decision making, and sustained demands for school improvement.
Administration and Leadership for Student Educational Services (3 hrs)
Designed to investigate the values, theoretical bases, best practices and challenges for leaders who administer student educational services at the school or district levels. Provides a review of federal laws, rules, regulations and expectations for students placed at risk in educational settings by circumstances and situations beyond their control.
Campus-Level School Law (3 hrs)
Provides an understanding of important constitutional, statutory, administrative and case law as it pertains to the everyday operation of schools in Texas. Students learn the legal framework within which schooling takes place and how it structures the decisions that campus administrators make. Primary emphasis is placed on legal issues facing campus-level administrators.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Completed program application form (A link to the form is at coe.unt.edu/tea using the graduate programs link.)
  • Letter of recommendation from a supervisor
  • R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vitae
  • Written essay describing reasons for seeking a master\xc2\x92s degree, relevant educational experiences and strengths and qualities that will make you a successful educational leader

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 26,798 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,996 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of North Texas 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 University of North Texas

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University of North Texas

Denton, United States

University of North Texas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

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  • Language English
  • Duration 1 year(s)
  • Credits 30
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