Master of Science in Educational Administration Online

The online Master of Science in Educational Administration program is designed to develop your leadership abilities to effectively support teacher and student success, with curriculum tailored to put you ahead of the curve and prepare you for the latest principal certification exams.

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Program Overview

What is educational administration?

Prepare to meet the rising demand for school administrators who aim to lead change in diverse organizations while inspiring achievement across challenging student populations. Our Master of Science in Educational Administration online program at TAMIU gives you the knowledge and credentials you need to prepare for leadership roles in increasingly complex school systems.

This 30 credit hour educational administration online program from TAMIU is designed to enhance your ability to pass required Texas Education Agency principal exams, such as the new Principal 268 and Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) Certification Assessment. Taught by experienced practitioners, the M.S. Ed Admin curriculum emphasizes organizational and instructional leadership to help you develop exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on supporting student success.

Coursework includes Principalship; Advanced Problems in Supervision; and Public School Law. You will complete the educational administration online degree with a practicum so you can demonstrate key competencies under the supervision of a university supervisor and a field mentor in at least three different education levels (elementary, middle and high school).

Our accelerated, 7-week courses are delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals. You can complete your degree in as few as 10 months.

As a graduate of the Master of Science in Educational Administration online program, you will be able to:

  • Interpret education policy, public financing and school accountability to develop and implement effective campus teaching and learning processes
  • Evaluate research, theory, and data to facilitate the development of a campus vision for learning, communication, legal and ethical interactions with a variety of stakeholders
  • Assess the principles of effective leadership, management, and data-driven decision-making to ensure safe and effective learning environments
As a graduate of the Master of Science in Educational Administration online program, you will be able to:+
  • Interpret education policy, public financing and school accountability to develop and implement effective campus teaching and learning processes
  • Evaluate research, theory, and data to facilitate the development of a campus vision for learning, communication, legal and ethical interactions with a variety of stakeholders
  • Assess the principles of effective leadership, management, and data-driven decision-making to ensure safe and effective learning environments

These roles leverage your expertise for a variety of leadership roles in education. This degree can lead to career paths in school leadership, district-level administration, education policy and support, and other education leadership roles, such as:

  • Principal/Assistant Principal (Elementary, Middle, or High School)
  • Dean of Students
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Curriculum Director
  • Director of Special Programs
  • Assessment and Accountability Coordinator
  • Professional Development Coordinator
  • Education Consultant
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • School Improvement Specialist
  • Academic Advisor (Higher Ed)
  • Charter School Administrator
  • Online Program Director
  • Education Nonprofit Leader
  • Leadership roles in educational technology companies
These roles leverage your expertise for a variety of leadership roles in education. This degree can lead to career paths in school leadership, district-level administration, education policy and support, and other education leadership roles, such as:+
  • Principal/Assistant Principal (Elementary, Middle, or High School)
  • Dean of Students
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Curriculum Director
  • Director of Special Programs
  • Assessment and Accountability Coordinator
  • Professional Development Coordinator
  • Education Consultant
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • School Improvement Specialist
  • Academic Advisor (Higher Ed)
  • Charter School Administrator
  • Online Program Director
  • Education Nonprofit Leader
  • Leadership roles in educational technology companies
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Overview FAQs

If you're an experienced classroom teacher ready to move into school leadership, this degree is built for that move. TAMIU's online Master of Science in Educational Administration is a 30 credit hour, 10 course program designed to prepare you for roles like principal, assistant principal, or district administrator, taught by experienced practitioners and built to help you pass the Texas Education Agency's required principal exams, including the Principal 268 exam and the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) Certification Assessment. Your coursework covers school administration, curriculum organization and evaluation, school facilities and finance, the principalship, public school law, supervision, special programs administration, and data driven decision making, plus two practicum courses with 80 hours of field work each across elementary, middle, and high school settings (see the full course lineup). Classes run in 7 week terms, so you can finish in as few as 10 months, and graduates go on to roles such as principal, assistant principal, dean of students, instructional coordinator, curriculum director, and education policy analyst. Call (844) 872-8712 to talk through how the program lines up with your career goals.
For a classroom teacher aiming at a leadership role, this degree is usually the credential that opens the door, since most districts require it for principal and assistant principal positions. Whether it's worth it for you comes down to your career goals and timeline. TAMIU's program keeps that timeline and cost in check: tuition is billed per credit hour based on residency status (see tuition and fees for current rates), you can finish in as few as 10 months, and the coursework is built directly around the Texas principal certification exams (Principal 268 and PASL) you'll need to pass, rather than generic administration theory. If your goal is a concrete next step such as principal, curriculum director, or education policy analyst, and you already hold a Texas Teacher Certificate with two years of experience, this program is designed to get you there. Call (844) 872-8712 to talk through whether the timeline and cost fit your plans.

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Total Tuition and Fees $11,010*
Duration 10 months
Credit Hours 30

Accreditation

The State of Texas Education Agency

The Texas A&M International University College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.

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Tuition

Experience the value of our affordable 100% online master’s of educational administration

Tuition for the Master of Science in Educational Administration online program is affordable, and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.

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In-State Tuition:

The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.

Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program*
M.S. in Educational Administration $367 $ $11,010

Out-of-State Tuition:

Program Per Credit Hour Per Program*
M.S. in Educational Administration $1,030 $30,900

*Tuition subject to change.

Tuition FAQs

Tuition for the online Master of Science in Educational Administration is billed per credit hour across the program's 30 credit hours and varies by residency status. See the current tuition and fees breakdown on the program page for exact costs, since rates are subject to change. TAMIU's program data also lists a $35 application fee; since the program page itself doesn't restate that fee, confirm the current amount when you apply. Because tuition is billed per credit hour, your total cost tracks directly with the 10 courses in the program rather than a flat per-term charge. Call (844) 872-8712 to confirm your rate based on residency and get a full cost breakdown.
Financial aid and scholarships are common questions for this program, and neither TAMIU's program page nor its program data details specific scholarship or aid options for the Master of Science in Educational Administration, so this is a genuine gap rather than something we can state with certainty. What's confirmed is that tuition is billed per credit hour across 30 credit hours and varies by residency status; see the program's tuition and fees breakdown for the current cost you'd be seeking aid against. Since most students in this program already hold teaching positions, some also qualify for state or district-specific professional development funding in addition to standard federal aid; TAMIU's financial aid office can confirm what applies to your situation. Call (844) 872-8712 to get a direct answer on aid and scholarships before you commit.
TAMIU offers a tuition reimbursement or direct payment program. TAMIU's Bursar's Office can coordinate third-party billing or sponsor invoicing. What can help you plan: tuition is billed per credit hour, with each course covering 3 or 4 credit hours depending on the course, which lines up well with reimbursement programs that pay out per course or per term rather than requiring a lump sum upfront. Many school districts also offer their own tuition assistance for teachers pursuing administrative certification, separate from a private employer's tuition benefit. Call (844) 872-8712 to confirm which reimbursement or district funding options apply to your enrollment.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition and Fees $11,010*
Per Credit Hour $367

Calendar

Our course schedule is designed for flexibility

The Master of Science in Educational Administration program is delivered online, featuring 7-week courses and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.

Graduate Programs Degree Plan

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SessionProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Fall II10/19/2610/5/2610/12/2610/16/2612/8/26
Spring I1/19/271/4/271/11/271/15/273/6/27
Spring II3/22/273/8/273/15/273/19/275/7/27
Summer I5/17/275/3/275/10/275/14/277/2/27
Summer II7/5/276/21/276/28/277/2/278/20/27

Calendar FAQs

Yes. TAMIU's online MBA, General concentration, is built around working professionals' schedules rather than a traditional full-time, on-campus format. You'll take courses fully online, in 7-week terms, across 10 total courses (30 credit hours), which lets you complete the degree in as few as 12 months while working. Because terms are shorter than a traditional 15-week semester, you'll generally take one or two courses at a time instead of a heavier full-time load, and the course format is designed for working professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners at any stage. If balancing a full-time job with graduate coursework is your main hesitation, this structure is built to reduce that friction, though the right pace still depends on your own work demands and schedule. Call (844) 872-8712 to talk through what a realistic course load looks like for you.
TAMIU's online MBA, General concentration, offers six start dates every year, so you're not limited to a single fall or spring intake. New sessions begin roughly every seven weeks, each with its own start date and application deadline, typically about two weeks before the term begins. Because there are multiple start dates a year, you have more flexibility to time your start around work, family, or a program you're finishing elsewhere. For current start dates and deadlines, see the program calendar. Call (844) 872-8712 for the current cycle's exact dates.

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Apply Date 1/4/27
Class Starts 1/19/27

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Admissions

Start the application for your online school administration degree today

Applying for the online Master of Science in Educational Administration program is a simple process. Learn more about the admission requirements below.

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited university
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours
  • Texas Teacher Certificate
  • Two years teaching experience
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International Transcript Evaluation:

TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.

Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:

Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, Suite 416
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to [email protected]

Former TAMIU students DO NOT have to request TAMIU transcripts.

Upload the following documents to your application portal Click Here.

  1. FERPA consent found here
  2. Code of Ethics Form Teacher Candidate found here
  3. College of Education application found here
  4. Copy of your valid Texas teaching certificate
  5. Complete the TAMIU College of Education On-line Screening Survey
  6. (If Required) Submit verification of minimum scaled scores on the (a) Test of English as a Foreign Language internet- Based Test (TOEFL iBT) of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing or (b) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to evidence English language proficiency if your undergraduate or graduate degree was not earned at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States as listed https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/sbec-rules-tac/texas-administrative-code-title-19-part-7

If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.

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Courses

Take a look at the online master’s in educational administration curriculum

Curriculum for the Master of Science in Educational Administration online program is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours), including a fixed first course (EDAM 5301: School Administration) and a two-part practicum (EDAM 5335 and EDAM 5336).

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You must take the following courses.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Organizational theories are examined. The course focuses on organizational leadership, problem solving, and decision-making techniques, their characteristics, and their applications. Must be taken within the first semester of enrollment in the program.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course describes how the school administrator facilitates and supports the implementation of a sound curriculum and appropriate instructional strategies designed to promote optimal learning for all students.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course deals with the systematic planning of school facilities, including school finance and technology, and its applications to curricular outcomes. Finance will include theory and practices of business management, basic accounting, internal accounting procedures and Texas public school finance. Additionally, theory and understanding of how to build a budget for a school campus is included.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to address administrative preparation, this course covers site-based management, program planning and assessment, personnel management, legal problems, public relations, pupil accounting, scheduling, facilities, finance, and budgeting.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course includes the legal basis for education, with special emphasis on the federal and state educational provisions.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course examines contemporary supervisory processes, problems and research related to effective instructional performance. Participants receive training in teacher appraisal.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on observation, shadowing, and working to solve problems with a school administrator under the guidance of a university professor. Students will be required to complete eighty (80) hours of field work. Assignments include the implementation of techniques and styles of administrative behavior in a school setting.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the application of administrative tasks in an internship field-based experience. The course requires the development of an action research plan for change based on a need linked to a campus improvement plan. The course requires eighty (80) hours of field work completed under the direction of a university professor and a school supervisor. Assignments include the implementation of techniques and styles of administrative behavior in a school setting. **Journey Towards Principalship Videos are shared explaining steps beyond the 21 credit hours. Prerequisite: EDAM 5335.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the administration and supervision of special programs. Local policies related to state and federal standards will be examined.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores key issues in educational research and practice, particularly the focus on test scores to measure student achievement and educational effectiveness. It will examine what test scores, as well as other school-based data, mean. Further, a discussion how to descriptively analyze educational data, interpret data, and use data to make decisions about student learning and school improvement. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the College of Education.

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