Overview

The courses, internship, and seminars provide the requisite knowledge and experience needed to lead today's K-12 schools.

The professors are successful practitioners in the field. Their shared experience and understanding of leadership and state policy gives provides a unique understanding of the many facets of school administration.

Each course in the Educational Leadership program at Dallas Baptist University is designed to provide an understanding of the domains and competencies required to be successful on the TExES state principal certification exam.

More than an Education

The learning experiences provided in the degree are based on the state-identified competencies for successful leadership. The future leader will know how to establish and implement a shared vision and culture of high expectations. Students will complete a 160-hour internship learning first hand the responsibilities of instructional leadership. The student has the opportunity to obtain the Advanced Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate required for public school administrators while in the principal certification program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Organization and Administration
School Finance/Business Management
Christian School Education Administration
Emerging Technologies
Improvement of Instruction
The School and Multicultural Society
Christian School Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission
A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members
A current professional résumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41430 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41430 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

41430 USD / year

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Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

More than an Education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

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