Three male graduates from the EDLC department

The Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling is proud to have facilitated the growth and matriculation of critically acclaimed and respected scholar-leaders throughout the region, state and nation. Our graduates are mentored and supported throughout their doctoral journey and present ground-breaking research at national and international scholarly conferences. More importantly, however, these outstanding graduates exhibit the qualities and leadership mindsets required to address and propose solutions to some of the more challenging problems confronting educators in P-12 and higher education institutions.

We are excited to announce that our Master of Science in Educational Administrations (MSED) degree program requires 30 credit hours (10 classes) that can be completed through our “mini-mester” program or online. Students will be able to complete this program in one year. The MSED Program is intended for persons who do not plan to be a certified principal. Classes for the MSED are offered on the main campus and at our Northwest Houston Center.

Other graduate programs offered in the Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling are:

Master of Arts Emphasis on School Counseling (MA) degree program requires 48 credit hours that meets the Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements to be certified as a School Counselor. The program is a comprehensive, hierarchical training curriculum that focusses on the eight core areas delineated by CACREP as well as the TEA standards.

Master of Education in Educational Administration (MED) degree program requires 36 credit hours (12 classes) for individuals who plan to be a certified principal. Classes for this program are offered at our main campus in Prairie View, Texas and at the Northwest Houston Center located at 9449 Grant Road, Houston, Texas. This degree is also available totally online and through “mini-mesters” to allow student to complete the degree in 1 ½ years.

Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership (Ph.D.) degree program focuses on the development of leadership skills required to lead and inspire transformative P20 leaders, scholars, and practitioners in a rapidly changing, diverse society. The Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership offers two strands, P-12 Leadership and Higher Education. Classes are offered on weekends and online.

Online Only
Online programs are available to MED, MSED, and MA candidates in order to meet the needs of students who want to pursue their education but need more flexibility in obtaining their degree.

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