What is a 30-hour Master of Education in Instructional Leadership degree?
The 30-hr M. Ed. requires the candidate to complete a thesis. This differs from the 36-hr M. Ed. where candidates complete are required to complete a Comprehensive examination.
A master’s thesis is designed to advance an original point of view as a result of extensive research and can range between 70-100 pages in length.
Would you be a good candidate for this degree?
Educators (or anyone who is interested in leadership in education) would be a good candidate for this degree if they are
Interested in research (comparative studies, meta-analysis, in-depth study of a problem)
Interested in evaluating educational programs from a leadership perspective
Interested in writing for publication
Interested in teaching in a higher education/community college setting
Currently employed in a research setting (grants, scholarships, higher education) and would find a practicum or internship in an educational setting impractical or not beneficial.
Generally, candidates pursuing this degree are good writers and researchers or desire to improve their writing and researching skills.
Click on the link for the course sequence for this degree.
Which delivery model would work best for you? Click on Traditional or Online.
For additional information, click on any of the side links or contact: Dr. George Moore, Director of the Instructional Leadership Program, by email (geomoore@shsu.edu) or by phone (936-294-4981).
