Overview

Graduates fill an important need in the community, serving in diverse positions in both public and private educational institutions. The degree fulfills requirements for the Texas Standard Principal Certificate. However, graduates also pursue positions across the educational community and in business settings.

Key Facts

The Administration and Supervision program of the University of Houston develops professional leadership, ethical, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. Through specialized coursework, preparing for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) Principal (268), and clinical –based internships, students will have the ability to:

Work in complex, ambiguous, fast-paced, and often-uncertain contexts unique to schools

Have a high commitment to the safety and dignity of students

Maintain a strong work ethic and a desire “to get things done”

Understand the professional knowledge base for school administration and use it to think reflectively, critically and creatively in dealing with problems and dilemmas

Show confidence in self to (a) be an independent learner, (b) act on informed intuition, (c) know that seldom are there absolutely right answers to the endless situations encountered, and (d) be able to live with the consequences of independent actions

Exhibit leadership with students, teachers, support staff, parents, and other community members to build and maintain a learning community within the school district and community

Recognize the moral dimensions of schooling and maintain a high level of caring and ethics in motives, judgments, and interpersonal behavior

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership for Equity in Diverse Schools

Law & Policy for School Leaders

Strategic Engagement of School/Community Stakeholders

School Leadership, The Principalship

Research for Educational Leaders

Finance & School-Based Budgeting

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in upper division undergraduate coursework

GRE scores: The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants to the program. The applicant must have at least one of the following from an institution accredited by one of the six regionally accrediting associations to qualify for a waiver: a) an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher (on a 4-point scale) or b) a master’s degree.

Statement of intent articulating career goals and how they relate to the program

Writing sample

Three letters of recommendation

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

State of Texas Educator’s Certificate (for all candidates seeking principal certification): valid copy that clearly shows all borders and the state seal

Teaching experience: two years at the time of acceptance or upon completion of the program of study; a service record from the employer can show this teaching experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11928 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11928 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5868 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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

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