Educational Leadership

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Program type:

Master's degree

Credit hours:

36 hours; 36 major hours

Est. time to complete:

2-year program

Format:

On-campus, fully online, or hybrid

Campus:

Round Rock

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Why earn a master of arts in educational leadership from TXST?

Texas State University offers a graduate educational leadership program with two tracks: master of arts (M.A.) in educational leadership and master of education (M.Ed.) with principal certification. Designed for educators invested in developing their leadership skills and becoming involved in school leadership activities, TXST has a decades-long track record of placing highly qualified alumni in schools and central offices throughout Round Rock-area districts, including Round Rock ISD, Austin ISD, Georgetown ISD, Leander ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Manor ISD, and others.

Ideal for full-time Central Texas teachers working in a public or charter system, this graduate educational leadership program focuses on the educator as leader and developing professionals who understand cultural responsiveness and equity-oriented practices for the diverse classrooms of Texas. Featuring world-class faculty, exceptional network-building opportunities, an aligned curriculum that reflects thoughtful practices built on dynamic research, and learning flexibility, there’s a reason so many educators choose Texas State.