Master of Education in Administration Online

This online degree program is designed to help educators develop leadership expertise that allows them to build diverse, inclusive learning communities of continuous improvement. With instruction from experienced superintendents and relevant, research-based content based on the needs of today's educators and school districts, you will become fully prepared for the Texas state principal certification exam. Ranked as a top affordable online graduate education program by both U.S. News & World Report and GetEducated.com, Lamar University’s M.Ed. in Administration online program gives you the benefit of hands-on experience from day one, immersing you in research and helping you gain valuable real-world experience throughout the program. You will begin by delving into the planning, designing and methodology of your research proposal and building skills in gathering and analyzing data. In addition to research and evidence-based instructional and curriculum management skills, with an online Master of Education in Administration degree, you also will learn best practices and techniques for instructional leadership related to curriculum, instruction and supervision, as well as the theories and methods for adult learning and professional development. By developing effective communication and mentoring skills, you’ll build expertise in teacher evaluation and personnel management. Finally, through internship experiences in supervision and principalship, you will gain job-related knowledge in supervision and facilities management.

University Admission Requirements: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; Conferred degree GPAs will be used for admission purposes. Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 in the conferred bachelor’s degree will be denied admission. Applicants with a conferred master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and above will be accepted; U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Waivers of any experience or certification requirements will be initiated by Lamar University Admissions staff as necessary in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure.