Master of Education in Educational Leadership in Dallas United States | Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University | Dallas United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,012
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification is a 30-credit, non-thesis graduate program designed for aspiring K-12 school leaders. Through coursework, internships, and seminars, participants gain essential knowledge and practical skills for modern school administration. Faculty members bring real-world expertise, combining leadership experience with policy knowledge to offer comprehensive insights into school management. Every class aligns with the TExES principal certification exam requirements, focusing on key administrative domains. The curriculum builds competencies identified by the state for effective educational leadership, including developing shared visions and fostering high-expectation cultures. Participants undertake a 160-hour internship to experience instructional leadership responsibilities directly. This program also allows students to earn the Advanced Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate, a requirement for public school administrators, concurrently with their principal certification.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an Institutional Accrediting Agency approved by the US Department of Education
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

Official IELTS (International English Language-Testing System) overall band score of 6 with no individual band lower than 5.5.

Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score results must be submitted for the applicant to be considered for admission: an internet-based test score of 79 must be attained on the TOEFL. Provide an official Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 53.

Tuition USD 24,012

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