Overview

Recognized by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) for preparing equity-oriented leaders, the Educational Leadership - Principal Certification Concentration program from Texas State University focuses on situating school-based leaders within societal contexts and teaches students how to engage school and community assets as the foundation for improvement efforts.

Career Options

A master’s degree in educational leadership with principal certification prepares educators for a variety of supervisory and leadership roles in schools and other educational organizations. Graduates of this program work in positions such as principal, assistant principal, academic dean, athletic director, instructional supervisor, curriculum specialist, special education director, director of student support services, and human resource specialist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education
Teaching
Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Psychology
Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Education Management Studies Educational Leadership View 626 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

completed online application
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
copy of your official teaching certificate documenting initial teaching certification
copy of your official teaching record documenting at least one year of teaching experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
Out-of-State

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 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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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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