Obtaining a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership is a significant move for teachers who want to make a career change from the classroom setting to an administrative role. Many administrative positions require a master’s degree in education or instructional leadership. Holding a master’s degree in education or instructional leadership will broaden your knowledge in the educational field, and prepare you for your Ph.D.
The admissions process to a Master of Education program requires a bachelor’s degree and can be a rigorous process. The Master of Education or Instructional Leadership course work involves an extreme amount of dedication as well as good grades and test scores. Many schools have additional requirements such as:
• Good scores on the Graduate Record Exam(GRE)
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• An extensive amount of teaching experience
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for education administrators is growing. In the next ten years, positions as education administrators will increase faster than average (7% -13%) due to a large number expected retirements and fewer applicants.
Those that possess a Master of Education or Instructional Leadership degree can expect a high pay potential. The U.S. Bureau of Labor states that the annual wage for education administrators working in elementary schools and high schools ranges from $71,192 - $97,486. Individuals that obtain positions at the collegiate levels can expect an annual salary up to $158,000.
Howard Payne University offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program
100% online and is designed for individuals who are looking to receive their principalship certification to advance their careers.
To inquire about the online Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program at HPU, please visit:
hpu.educampusonline.com.
To work in an educational administrative field (principal, assistant principal, dean, superintendent), most positions require a Master’s level degree in education or instructional leadership. Most educators seek a Master’s degree to advance their career in a familiar field, gain new skills, or earn higher salaries. Master’s degree programs in educational administration or instructional leadership prepare individuals for positions in the public and private school settings, within a school district or other educational organizations.
Howard Payne University offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program 100% online and is designed for individuals who are looking to receive their principalship certification to advance their careers.
To inquire about the online Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program at HPU, please visit:
hpu.educampusonline.com.
The online Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) course at HPU teaches prospective administrators the management aspect of leading a school. Individuals who take the online Professional Development and Appraisal System course will develop their managerial skills, knowledge and expertise to adequately support teachers and professional development.
The online Professional Development and Appraisal System course is one of the many courses offered online for individuals interested in earning a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership. The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program is offered 100% online and is designed for individuals who are looking to receive their principalship certification to advance their careers.
To inquire about the online Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program at HPU, please visit: hpu.educampusonline.com.
Howard Payne University (HPU) faculty are knowledgeable and dedicated to each student’s academic achievement, especially when the student is a future School Principal.
Dr. Michael Rosato is one of the most devoted and caring faculty members at HPU. Dr. Rosato earned his Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) from Indiana University. He is currently Dean of the School of Education at HPU.
Online students taking courses in the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership enjoy Dr. Rosato’s lectures and creative assignments, as he is applies to the classroom many years of experience at the high school and college teaching levels in the public and private arena. His compassion and commitment to enlightenment through education transpires in his teaching methods and inspires students to excel.
Out of the online classroom, Dr. Rosato is also the president of the Education Deans of Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ED-ICUT), president-elect of the Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (TACTE), and board member of the Consortium of State Organizations for Teacher Education (CSOTTE). Dr. Rosato also serves on the editorial board of the blind-refereed journal, Teaching with Compassion, Competence and Commitment.
In the upcoming term, Dr. Rosato will be teaching Instructional Leadership [
EDU 5307] online. This is one of the most important courses in the
Master of Education in Instructional Leadership degree program.
The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program is offered 100% online and is designed for individuals who are looking to receive their principalship certification to advance their careers.
To inquire or receive more information about the online Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program at HPU, please visit: hpu.educampusonline.com.
The online Curriculum Alignment and Management Procedures course at HPU focuses on instructional leadership principles that foster higher quality in design and delivery of written, taught and tested curriculum. Individuals who take the online Curriculum Alignment and Management Procedures course will learn to evaluate courses and/or educational programs to address the changing needs of students to promote growth in student learning.
The online
Curriculum Alignment and Management Procedures course is one of the many courses offered within the Master of Education.
The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program is offered
100% online and is designed for individuals who are looking to receive their
principalship certification to advance their careers.
To register for online courses starting next term [
June 7, 2010], or to inquire about the online graduate program at HPU, please visit:
http://hpu.educampusonline.com/lp/principalship/
Dr. Sue Jones is a proud graduate of Howard Payne University. She earned her Bachelor Degree in Education from HPU and also holds a Master of Education in Administration and a Doctorate in Educational Administration.
Dr. Jones has had various educational roles in the Texas school system spanning over 36 years. She was the superintendent of Brownwood I.S.D. from 2001 to 2008. During her time as superintendent, the district was awarded several state and national honors.
Currently, Dr. Jones is a faculty member teaching in HPU’s
Master of Education in Instructional Leadership-online program. She will be teaching Curriculum Alignment and Management Procedures online next term.
The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program is offered
100% online and is designed for individuals who are looking to receive their principalship certification to advance their careers.
To register for Dr. Jones’s online course starting next term [
June 7, 2010], or to inquire about the online Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program at HPU, please visit:
elearnportal.com/hpu.
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Howard Payne University will offer two new courses in the Spring Term starting April 5th:
>>> Data Driven Decision Making Processes
>>> Budget and Fiscal Management
Both courses are delivered ONLINE and are part of the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership - 100% Online.
Howard Payne University works hard to meet the needs of all teachers who want to pursue a Principalship Certification in the state of Texas and beyond.
Program Structure
- Thirty-six hour, non-thesis degree
- 100% online delivery; eight week terms
- NO residency required
- Six hours of supervised internship
- Action research component concurrent with internship
To REGISTER for the courses starting in April, or to inquire about the online education program at HPU, please visit: elearnportal.com/hpu
There is good news for us, those who intend to pursue a principalship career. Howard Payne University (TX) has lowered tuition cost for the online graduate program - Master in Education / Instructional Leadership - to $450 per credit hour. At this competitive tuition level, the prinicipalship certification program is becoming more attractive than has ever been for all teachers interested in becoming a Texas School Principal.
To find out more about the program, please follow the link >> HPU Instructional Leadership
Dr. Steve Mills raves about his students every time he has the opportunity. He believes that the human and professional qualities exposed by the students in the Instructional Leadership / Principal Certification program are a clear indication of the success that these future school prinicipals will have in their new careers
Dr. Steve Mills is the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at HPU. Previously, he was an adjunct professor @ University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM.
Dr. Mills has significant experience in the field of public education in the State of Texas and has served as a middle-school teacher — 11 years, an elementary school principal — 6 years, and a superintendent of three different school districts (Brackett, Denver City, and Sheldon) — 15 years.
He also has experience in teaching graduate courses via on-line delivery. Mills has held memberships in a number of professional organizations and continues to be an active member of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TSTA) and the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).
He completed his doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree from Texas Tech University in 2004. The research Mills conducted for his Doctor of dissertation entitled, Structured-Interview Questions for Superintendent Hiring Process, is both relevant and timely in relationship to a graduate program in Instructional Leadership.
One of Dr. Mills achivements is the “Superintendent of an Exemplary School District 2000 – 2004″ award. His hobbies include playing piano, swimming and reading. Beside his two sons and his wife of 31 years, his two English Mastiffs ocupy a warm place in his heart.
Give Dr. Mills a shout and find out more about the Instructional Leadership graduate online program that he so proudly heads. Contact: smills@hputx.edu
Dr. Michael Rosato, dean and professor of education at Howard Payne University, along with HPU associate professor of education, Dr. Mitzi Lehrer, recently attended the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE) annual conference in San Antonio, Texas. As the name implies, CSOTTE is a coordinating consortium of organizations for educator preparation and development. It is dedicated to the support and refinement of professional preparation and development programs for all certified school personnel in Texas.
One of the member organizations of CSOTTE is the Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (TACTE). Dr. Rosato is serving as the current president of TACTE for this academic year. At the CSOTTE conference, the Fall Meeting of TACTE was held, and Dr. Rosato presided over the meeting. A number of items were discussed by the TACTE members including Texas College and Career Readiness Standards and Texas Senate Bill 174. Additionally, Rosato provided a brief report to the members about the Leadership Institute he attended last summer in Washington, D.C. The Leadership Institute is held annually by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) for state representatives. Rosato represented TACTE as president of the organization.
Dr. Lehrer also represented Howard Payne University at the CSOTTE conference by attending the Texas Directors of Field Experiences (TDFE) annual meeting. Lehrer serves as Director of Field Placement for the Teacher Education Program at Howard Payne. Lehrer reports that valuable information was exchanged at the meeting.
Contact: Mike Rosato mrosato@hputx.edu
HPU offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership
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Preparing to become a school principal could be the perfect New Year resolution for you!
Howard Payne University's Instructional Leadership (Master of Education) online program will start a new cohort on December 1st, 2009.
Teaching professionals who desire to become certified school principals, further their education and advance their career have the opportunity to apply and enroll in the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership before the end of 2009 and get a head start in 2010.
There's still time to apply and enroll!
Financial Aid is available for all part-time and full-time students who qualify.
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Texas Principal Certification
To become a principal in the state of Texas, teachers must earn graduate credits from an accredited institution of higher education. One of the highest regarded graduate degrees in the field is the Master of Education - Instructional Leadership.
A Texas School Principal Certification provides teachers with a career advancement tool that can bring personal fullfillment and professional enrichment at the same time.
Howard Payne University's Graduate Education Department has designed the Instructional Leadership (Master In Education) degree program especially for all teaching staff that desire to pursue a principalship career in the state of Texas and anywhere else in the U.S.
Courses are 100% ONLINE
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BROWNWOOD, TEXAS - Howard Payne University has stepped up to answer the increased demand for online learning in higher education, launching a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership entirely online this fall. Students with busy schedules who want to pursue a master's degree can enjoy the benefits and convenience of online learning from a well-recognized traditional institution with a long heritage of educational excellence.
The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership degree program serves individuals who desire to pursue a career as a certified principal in the state of Texas as well as other states in the country. Aligned with the state standards for principals, the curriculum provides students with an appropriate mixture of theory and practical application.
Since HPU offers the entire program online, students do not have to meet a residency requirement. In addition, they can take the courses for this 36-hour, non-thesis degree program in eight-week terms. Although the program requires six hours of supervised internship, the internship also satisfies the required action research component. Instructors for this program include current HPU faculty as well as experienced practitioners throughout Texas.
100% ONLINE
Classes are Forming NOW! Enroll Today!
Term start: December 1st, 2009
*Out-of-state graduates of the Instructional Leadership program should contact their licensign body in their respective state for license requirements and reciprocal agreements with Texas.
**According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Department of Education, the job outlook nationally for public school administrators is at or just above the average growth rate of 12%.
**Other sources project that nearly 40% of all campus principals in the State of Texas will be eligible to retire over the next 8 to 12 years.
**Additionally, a survey of teachers and administrators in Central Texas and beyond conducted by the University also indicated a need for a master's degree program leading to principal certification.
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