ed_leadership_1Are you interested in becoming an administrator in a K-12 school or district? 

UST’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is ideal for experienced educators with at least two years of teaching experience and certification who aspire to become a principal or other administrative position within a public school.

This program is 100% online. Register for one of our scheduled information sessions today!

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ed_leadership_2The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and practical experience for assuming the role of principal and a variety of other administrative positions in the public school system.  Course work includes case studies and significant amounts of writing and presentations in preparation for the role of a campus or district leader.

Upon completion, graduates will earn a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and be eligible to take the TExES Principal Exam for Principal as Instructional Leaders certification in the state of Texas. Principal as Instructional Leader certification is typically used for all administrative positions, including assistant principal, assistant superintendent, curriculum director, and more within Texas K-12 schools.
Meet The Faculty

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Dr. Juan Cooper Assistant Professor; Director School of Counseling; Chair of Human Services
Dr. Juan Cooper
Assistant Professor; Director School of Counseling; Chair of Human Services
Dr. Anne Gichuri Associate Professor; Director of Research
Dr. Anne Gichuri
Associate Professor; Director of Research
Dr. Ana-Lisa Gonzalez Dean, School of Education and Human Services; Tenured Associate Professor; Director, Reading
Dr. Ana-Lisa Gonzalez
Dean, School of Education and Human Services; Tenured Associate Professor; Director, Reading
Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez Tenured Professor of Education; Director of Curriculum & Instruction Program
Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez
Tenured Professor of Education; Director of Curriculum & Instruction Program
Dr. Jean Kiekel Associate Professor
Dr. Jean Kiekel
Associate Professor
Dr. Lachanda Landry Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in the School of Education and Human Services; Director of Online Curriculum; Instructor
Dr. Lachanda Landry
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in the School of Education and Human Services; Director of Online Curriculum; Instructor
Dr. Tera Torres Assistant Professor; Director of Exceptionality
Dr. Tera Torres
Assistant Professor; Director of Exceptionality
Dr. Nicole Walters Dean, Associates School of Applied Science and Associate Professor
Dr. Nicole Walters
Dean, Associates School of Applied Science and Associate Professor
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Meet Some of Our Alumni

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Lillian Conway Director of Education/Principal Houston ISD
Lillian Conway Director of Education/Principal

Houston ISD

Mohamad Maarouf Principal KIPP Houston Public Schools
Mohamad Maarouf Principal

KIPP Houston Public Schools

Yolanda Garrido
Yolanda Garrido Principal

Houston ISD

Susana E. Franco-Fuenmayor, Ph.D.
Dr. Susana E. Franco F. Director of Bilingual Education

Pearland ISD

Ignacio Aguilera
Ignacio Aguilera Principal

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic

Katherine Keafer
Katherine Keafer Principal

Houston ISD

Timothy Macalino
Timothy Macalino Teacher

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep

Kristina Pascal Teacher Houston ISD
Kristina Pascal Teacher

Houston ISD

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Requirements Disclaimer:
*Please note: This is an online program and international students cannot maintain or obtain F-1 student visa status or I-20 form through this program.

Certification Disclaimer:
The University of St. Thomas provides a program curriculum designed to meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Texas.   It is undetermined if this applies outside of Texas.