The School Leadership program is designed to prepare candidates as innovative and transformational school leaders for today’s school settings. Emphasis is given to the development of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of school leaders in a rapidly changing educational context. Candidates will pursue courses in school leadership, instructional leadership, school law and policy, as well as courses in management, finance, design, and innovations in teaching and learning. An extensive, school-based clinical practice experience will be provided in partnership with the candidate’s school or educational organization. The Master of Education degree in School Leadership may be earned by completing 36 credit hours. Upon completion of coursework, clinical practice, and the requisite state certification exams, students will receive Texas’ Principal certificate.
All candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as a Texas state educator. There is potential ineligibility of an individual who has been convicted of an offense for issuance of a certificate, however, the individual has a right to request a preliminary criminal history evaluation from TEA.
The course of study includes:
| Course ID | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ELED-5390 | Educational Leadership |
| ELED-5391 | School Management and Finance |
| ELED-5392 | Leadership in Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| ELED-5393 | Research, Assessment and Data-Driven Decision Making |
| ELED-5394 | Clinical Practice—Leadership |
| ELED-5395 | Instructional and Curricular Leadership |
| ELED-5397 | Curricular and Instructional Leadership In Grades EC-6 |
| ELED-6390 | School Law and Policy Analysis |
| ELED-6393 | Community Building and Civic Engagement |
| ELED-6394 | Systems Design and Implementation |
| ELED-6395 | Innovations in Teaching and Learning |
| ELED-6693 | Clinical Practice—Advanced Internship |
Admission to the Master of Education in School Leadership
Applicants to the Educational Leadership Program are expected to have the following:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- A grade point average of 3.0 for the last 60 credit hours taken. Students with a GPA below 3.0 are eligible for provisional admission.
- Teacher certification and at least two years of teaching experience
- Strong academic and professional references (three required, one of which is from the current campus of employment that indicates support for the applicant)
As of 2021, aptitude test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are not required for admission. Candidates may submit scores to strengthen their application.
All candidates will be scheduled for a phone interview with the program director/staff. Candidates who demonstrate a readiness for leadership in the program will then be invited to participate in a leadership simulation. Once all elements of the admission process are completed, the members of the cohort will be selected and offered admissions to the program.
All candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as a Texas state educator. There is potential ineligibility of an individual who has been convicted of an offense for issuance of a certificate, however, the individual has a right to request a preliminary criminal history evaluation from TEA.
Military and Experience Policy
In accordance with 19 TAC 228.35(a)(5), the Department of Education at Trinity University evaluates, and may accept, military service, training, or education toward fulfillment of program prerequisite admission requirements. Military service, training, or education must be directly related to the certificate being sought and may not take the place of certification examinations. To be eligible, individuals must meet one or both of the following requirements:
- Honorably discharged from the U.S. military, or
- Completed a minimum of two years of service in the U.S. military and have been discharged as a result of a service-related disability.
Applicants should include a Joint Services Transcript or other verifiable documentation of military service, training, or education with their application to graduate study.
Applicants who are not military service members or military veterans can request the Department of Education to evaluate previous service, training, or education toward fulfillment of program prerequisite admission requirements. Service, training, or education may not count as part of internship, clinical teaching, or practicum requirements, must be directly related to the certificate being sought, and must be provided by an approved EPP or accredited institution of higher education within the past five years. Applicants should include official transcripts or other verifiable documentation with their application to graduate study.
For more information, contact the Department of Education at education@trinity.edu or (210) 999-7501.
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