Master of Science in Educational Management with Principal as Instructional Leader Certification and Reading Specialist Certification
Leverage your leadership strengths.
The University of Houston-Clear Lake, with its alumni footprint throughout Texas and especially the Houston area, provides its graduates not only with a state-recognized high-quality preparation program, but also with the networking capacity to find mentors and colleagues who share and understand the expectations of great leaders. In schools from Sealy to Beaumont, from Galveston to Conroe, you will find UHCL alumni in educational leadership positions who are very willing to support your professional goals. With their support and the support of others, your efforts as a candidate will land you the position you seek. Imagine having the benefits of academic and fieldwork experiences that provide you with the professional understanding of the "right things" and the evidence that shows you've done them.
The Master of Science in Educational Management from UHCL's College of Education is currently offered in both a traditional, face-to-face class format, as well as a hybrid format, featuring a mixture of face-to-face class sessions and online assignments.
Be at the Forefront of Your School's Literacy Initiatives
There is a growing need for a balanced literacy approach because of rigorous educational standards and student testing. The reading specialist certification provides the background necessary to best serve Pre-K to Grade 12 students. This combination of leadership and literacy can also provide graduates an edge in the current competitive job market, opening a wide range of opportunities as principals, assistant principals, literacy directors, literacy coordinators and program specialists. Courses are offered in both traditional and hybrid format.
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Application Deadlines
For graduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply as a Graduate Student.
Returning Students - August 15
International - May 1
Returning Students - January 15
International - October 1
Returning Students - May 25
International - April 1
International Students
For information regarding international student admissions, please visit International Admissions & Student Services.
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines
above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the
appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply. Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.Applying After the Priority Deadline
Degree Requirements
Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about the required course work, complete with options for electives.
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Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Program Director
Dr. Jennifer Grace
Administration and Supervision Program Director and Assistant Professor of Educational
Leadership, College of Education
Phone: 281-283-3523
Email: grace@uhcl.edu
Faculty
Antonio Corrales
Doctoral Program Director and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3588
Email: corrales@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1111
John Decman
Professor of Educational Leadership,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3548
Email: decman@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1125
Queinnise Miller
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3512
Email: millerq@uhcl.edu
Office: B1111-13
Heather Pule
Assistant Professor of Literacy, Language Arts, and Literature,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3577
Email: pule@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325
Roberta Raymond
Program Director and Associate Professor of Literacy, Language Arts, and Literature
Studies Program,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3593
Email: raymond@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325