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Master of Education Degree with Principal Preparation and Certification-only Program

Complete online master's/certification 30-hour program $5,500

(with scholarship)

Complete online 18-hour certification only program $3,300

(with scholarship)

*Prior master's degree required for certification only program. Both programs for Texas residents only.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The program is nationally-accredited through NCATE, has over a 90% pass rate on the TExES, and maintains a rigorous curriculum taught completely by highly-qualified professors with successful leadership experience. A scholar-practitioner approach incorporates theory and practice-based learning that focuses on research-based leadership practices, curriculum and instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, special programs, law, and school and community leadership. Field experiences and/or internship hours are included in all coursework. The university and department are committed to providing courses that are aligned to national and state standards, provide appropriate feedback for learning and growing, and supportive of all students. The program has earned national recognition as a Recognized Program through the NCATE accreditation process.

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION

Admission to the program is determined by the Graduate Faculty Council from the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership. To apply, the applicant should complete applications forms from the Graduate School Office (including undergraduate and graduate official transcripts and GRE scores). Application forms for the degree and certification program can be obtained from the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership.

PROGRAM DESIGN

The principal preparation program is offered in both an online environment and a cohort design. The online program allows students the flexibility to complete their coursework in a timeframe convenient for them, provided by highly-qualified and experienced professors.

Face-to-face cohorts are available at the following sites: Cy-Fair, Fairfield, Hallsville, Humble, Jasper, Mabank, Nacogdoches, Palestine, Pine Tree, Teneha and Van. The cohort design allows students the opportunity learn in a face-to-face environment. Face-to-face courses offered off-campus incur an additional fee. Contact the program coordinator if you are interested in forming a face-to-face cohort. A minimum of 10 students is required to offer off-campus face-to-face classes.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be accepted in the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership for degree or professional certificate work, students must first meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School. Applications forms are available through the Graduate School Office and should be returned to the Graduate Office. An applicant to the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership must complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) prior to or within the first six graduate hours.

The admission process is designed to ensure a good match between the applicant and the department. Applicants must satisfy department requirements, including a professional profile, essay, and interviews with the Graduate Faculty Council.

GRADUATE FACULTY

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Back row, L-R:
Drs. Sandra Stewart, Julia Ballenger, Jeanie Gresham, Janet Tareilo
Seated, L-R:
Drs. Betty Alford and Kerry Roberts, Carrie Williams

Betty Alford, Ph.D. Chair Professor Graduate of University of Texas	Stacy Hendricks, Ed.D. Assistant Professor Graduate of Texas A&M University - Commerce	Ralph Marshall, Ed.D. Associate Professor Graduate of Illinois State University
Kerry Roberts, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Graduate of Washington State University	Sandra Stewart, Ed.D. Program Director Assistant Professor Graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University	Janet Tareilo, Ed.D. Assistant Professor Graduate of Sam Houston State University

Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
P.O. Box 13018, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3018
Phone: (936) 468-2908
Fax: (936) 468-1573
E-mail: williamscs1@sfasu.edu

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