Instructional Leadership, Master of Education
Texas A&M University-San Antonio offers a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Instructional Leadership beginning with two tracks: English and Environmental Science. The programs emphasize practical applications and competencies critical to instructional leader effectiveness in improving instruction, teacher quality and student achievement. It is the goal of this degree offering at A&M-San Antonio to serve the needs of local school districts by developing highly skilled instructional leaders. The Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation is committed to extending the knowledge base of instructional leadership through a combination of scholarly inquiry, reflective practices and student-centered learning.
PROGRAM DETAILS
•The total number of credit hours required for a master’s degree is 36, including 18-credit hours in Educational Leadership and 18-credit hours in one’s content (English or Environmental Science to begin).
•Includes training for Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) supervisory certification.
•The designed credit hours provide enough credit f or a graduate to teach dual-credit classes in their respective content area.
•Students may extend their degree with 2 additional courses to meet principal certification requirements.
•Coursework is offered in a combination of in-person and convenient online classes.
•The University believes that this affords students the greatest amount of freedom and flexibility while also emphasizing student support resulting in highly-skilled graduates.
The program is designed for students interested in instructional leadership whose career goals include teacher leadership, teaching dual-credit coursework, and, potentially, principalship.
Each applicant to the graduate program in Educational Administration must complete the following:
1.Each applicant must submit their application and required documents by the appropriate semester deadline to GradCAS at gradcas.liaisoncas.org/apply
2.Students seeking admission to the program must meet the basic requirements outlined in the Admissions section of the catalog. Students must have a valid Texas teaching certificate for entrance into the program.Applicants without an appropriate background may be required to complete additional preparatory coursework.at gradcas.liaisoncas.org/appl.
3.For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Graduate Studies,graduate.studies@tamusa.edu.
4.Candidates will submit a letter of recommendation from a current or former school leader, peer,
A&M-San Antonio Education Leadership Program alumni, or current student in the Educational Leadership Program. In addition to an interview with the Graduate Advisor, candidates will submit a writing sample to be evaluated by the program faculty.
In order to receive unconditional admission to the program, students must meet University admission requirements. Recommendations from campus and/or district supervisors will be considered for conditional admission. Students in this program must have a valid Texas teaching certificate for entrance into the program. Applicants without an appropriate background may be required to submit additional materials or complete additional preparatory coursework.
Program Requirements
English (ELA) Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| English Prescribed Electives | ||
| ENGL 5301 | Topics in Rhetoric and Comp | 3 |
| ENGL 5302 | Thry & Pract of Teach Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 5320 | Topics in British Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 5340 | Major Authors | 3 |
| ENGL 5350 | Studies in Multi-Ethnic Lit | 3 |
| ENGL 5360 | Topics in American Literature | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Environmental Science Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| Environmental Science Prescribed Electives | ||
| WATR 5312 | Water Laws, Rules and Policy | 3 |
| WATR 5314 | Pollutants in Environmental Systems | 3 |
| WATR 5325 | Natural and Constructed Green Systems for Wastewater Management | 3 |
| WATR 5345 | Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources | 3 |
| WATR 5350 | Groundwater Management and Field Investigations | 3 |
| WATR 5360 | Water Resources Sustainable Use and Conservation Policy and Practice | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog.
ELA Tracker – with Summer Courses
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| ENGL 5301 | Topics in Rhetoric and Comp | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| ENGL 5302 | Thry & Pract of Teach Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
SUMMER I | ||
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| ENGL 5320 | Topics in British Literature | 3 |
SUMMER II | ||
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| ENGL 5340 | Major Authors | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| ENGL 5350 | Studies in Multi-Ethnic Lit | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| ENGL 5360 | Topics in American Literature | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
ELA Tracker – without Summer Courses or expedited
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| ENGL 5301 | Topics in Rhetoric and Comp | 3 |
| ENGL 5302 | Thry & Pract of Teach Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| ENGL 5320 | Topics in British Literature | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| ENGL 5340 | Major Authors | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 5350 | Studies in Multi-Ethnic Lit | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| ENGL 5360 | Topics in American Literature | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Environmental Science Track – with Summer Courses
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| WATR 5312 | Water Laws, Rules and Policy | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| WATR 5314 | Pollutants in Environmental Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
SUMMER I | ||
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| WATR 5325 | Natural and Constructed Green Systems for Wastewater Management | 3 |
SUMMER II | ||
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| WATR 5345 | Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| First Semester | ||
| FALL | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| WATR 5350 | Groundwater Management and Field Investigations | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| WATR 5360 | Water Resources Sustainable Use and Conservation Policy and Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Environmental Science Tracker – with Summer Courses
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| WATR 5312 | Water Laws, Rules and Policy | 3 |
| WATR 5314 | Pollutants in Environmental Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDAD 5302 | Elem and Secondary Curricula | 3 |
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| WATR 5325 | Natural and Constructed Green Systems for Wastewater Management | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDAD 5330 | Multicultural Ed for Educators | 3 |
| WATR 5345 | Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| WATR 5350 | Groundwater Management and Field Investigations | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| WATR 5360 | Water Resources Sustainable Use and Conservation Policy and Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |