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Enhance your career in education with flexible online classes and several M.Ed. specialties to choose from.

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500X330_IntroBecome a leader in education at the University of St. Thomas!  The UST Master of Education program is designed to advance the careers of experienced educators, and develop them into school leaders, master classroom teachers, professional counselors, and more.

At UST, you can earn your M.Ed. degree online with flexible scheduling and part-time options. Master of Education concentrations include:
5+ Million NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN TEXAS Source: Texas Education Agency
5+ Million
Number Of Students

IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN TEXAS

Source: Texas Education Agency

$61,494 Average Annual Salary FOR TEACHERS IN TEXAS Source: Texas Education Agency
$61,494
Average Base Salary

FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS IN TEXAS

Source: Texas Education Agency

15:1 Student To Teacher Ratio IN TEXAS SCHOOLS Source: Public School Review
15:1
Student To Teacher Ratio

IN TEXAS SCHOOLS

Source: Public School Review
Master Of Education NewsMaster Of Education News

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Principal of the Year

Houston Independent School District awarded Amy Poerschke ’14, 2019 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Poerschke, principal of Durham Elementary School, graduated from UST’s Master of Education program.

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HEB Rising Star

UST alumna Hilda Nanez ’14, a teacher at Green Valley Elementary in Galena Park ISD, was named a rising star at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.

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Leadership Preparation

Gain the knowledge and understanding you need to be special education leader who does what is best for students who have special needs.
Meet The Faculty

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Dr. Juan Cooper Assistant Professor; CMHC Interim Chair
Dr. Juan Cooper
Assistant Professor; CMHC Interim Chair
Dr. Anne Gichuri Assistant Professor and Director of Research in the School of Education and Human Services.
Dr. Anne Gichuri
Assistant Professor and Director of Research in the School of Education and Human Services.
Dr. Ana-Lisa Gonzalez Dean, School of Education
Dr. Ana-Lisa Gonzalez
Dean, School of Education
Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez Professor
Dr. Emiliano Gonzalez
Professor
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. Ginny Torres-Rimbau Professor; Chair of Bilingual and Dual Language Programs
Dr. Ginny Torres-Rimbau
Professor; Chair of Bilingual and Dual Language Programs
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:
This is an online program and international students cannot maintain or obtain F-1 student visa or status or I-20 form through this program.