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Master Degree in Instructional Leadership

Program Type

Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Education (MEd)

Program Length

30 Credit Hours (MA)
36 Credit Hours (MEd)

Description

The Instructional Leadership program is designed specifically for the candidate who wishes to work in a leadership position that does not require principal certification. These leadership positions include, but are not limited to, positions in schools, agencies, businesses, or organizations. This program has two degree options:

  • Master of Arts - emphasizes research and requires the completion of a thesis

  • Master of Education - a non-thesis degree that requires all 36 hours to be completed in Instructional Leadership coursework

Evening classes are offered at the main campus and The Woodlands Center. The Master of Arts may be completed entirely at University Park. Both degree programs are also offered online. 

Enrollment Semester

Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Offered

Face-to-Face
Online
Hybrid

Tuition and Cost

Rates per semester 

Additional Program Information

Department Website

SHSU Online

Catalog Information - MA

Catalog Information - MED

Application Requirements


  1. Graduate Admissions Application
  2. Application Fee
  3. Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
  4. Admission preference given to individuals with a GPA of 3.0 and higher within the last 60 hours
  5. One Reference Form from a supervisor
  6. Personal Essay
  7. Optional: Official GRE scores (280 minimum)

Academic Advisor

Dr. Barbara Polnick
(936) 294-3859
bpolnick@shsu.edu


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