Overview

Key facts

The School Leadership program curriculum at Sam Houston State University emphasizes school administration and organization, effective leadership strategies, campus business management, and federal, state, and local school regulations.

Learning outcomes

Students in this program will also possess the skills necessary to evaluate programs for overall school improvement, implement research to improve instruction and curricula, and understand how diverse populations and special programs affect a school and its community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adm & Org Of Public Schools

Communication for Ed Leaders

Fed-State-Local Sch Law

Spc Populations & Spc Programs

Campus Business Management

Principal Practicum/Internship

Role Of Prin In School Admin

Buildng Capacity For Tch & Lrn

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
Pay the $35 Texas Education Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs Fee (paid to the TEA as required by TAC 229.9.7) if seeking Texas Principal certification
Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution with a GPA of 3.0 OR an official transcript from the master's degree granting institution with a GPA of a 3.5 or higher.
Copy of Teacher Service Record from your school district's Human Resource Department with 2 years of creditable teaching experience preferred; however, we will consider applicants with 1 year of certified teaching experience. Applicant must be working at a Texas Education Agency accredited school.
Copy of valid Teacher Certificate
Two recommendations, one from the school principal and one from an assistant principal
Document of Intent
Current Resume
Interview Video

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8400 USD / full

≈ 8400 USD / full
Out-of-State

8400 USD / full

≈ 8400 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

8400 USD / full

≈ 8400 USD / full

Funding

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