Master's Requirements

Program Name

Educational Leadership

Program Level

Master's and Principal Certification

Program Location

University of North Texas
Matthews Hall, Suite 218
1300 West Highland
Denton, Texas 76201
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Program admission requirements

Admission to UNT Graduate School:

• complete application on www.applytexas.org
• submit all college/university transcripts
• take GRE

Program Requirements (submit to program office):

• Program Application
• Resume, Essay, Supervisor's Letter of Recommendation

Applicants who already have another Master's may work toward the Principal Certificate without earning a Master's in Educational Leadership. Certification-only applicants must submit the graduate school application and all college/university transcripts. Applicants submit the program application to the program office (the supervisor's letter of recommendation, essay, and resume are not necessary for certification-only applicants).

Other admission material needed

• Grade point average must meet graduate school requirements

Program deadline(s)

November 15 for Spring
April 15 for Summer
July 15 for Fall

Successful applicant profiles

Successful applicants demonstrate the potential for leadership as reflected in the supervisor's letter of recommendation, the essay, and the resume. Applicants demonstrate their writing skills in the essay and resume. In addition, the application process considers an applicant's ability to work in diverse educational environments.

Funding opportunities in program

Graduate Scholarships are offered through the Department of Teacher Education and Administration. Generally, these scholarships are for students who are already enrolled. Applicants can learn about these scholarships by going to the coe.unt.edu/teacher-education-and-administration/scholarships. Applicants can also learn about financial aid and scholarships by accessing financialaid.unt.edu.

Website

coe.unt.edu/teacher-education-and-administration/graduate-programs/educational-leadership

Graduate Advisor name and contact information

Linda Stromberg, Ph.D.
linda.stromberg@unt.edu
940-565-3274

Doctoral Requirements

Program Name

Educational Leadership

Program Level

Doctoral Program, Ed.D. and Ph.D.

Program Location

University of North Texas
Matthews Hall, Suite 218
1300 West Highland
Denton, Texas 76201
Map

Program admission requirements

• Admission to UNT Graduate School
• complete application on www.applytexas.org
• submit all transcripts

Other admission material needed

• Must have completed 24 hours in education at undergrad or graduate level.
• If no EDAD minor, must take 15 EDAD hours. Teaching certificate and experience.
• Prepare and present a Portfolio with 7 items included (see program for details).
• Written admissions exam may be requested.

Program deadline(s)

October 15 for spring
March 15 for fall

Successful applicant profiles

• Holistic Applicant Review Process
• Leadership experience and potential
• Organizational and writing skills
• Potential for research and publication
• GRE scores over 450 or equivalent
• • GRE scores: Generally 151 new (640 old) Verbal 150 new (450 old) Quantitative

Funding opportunities in program

Graduate Scholarships are offered through the Department of Teacher Education and Administration, the College of Education, and the Graduate School.

Website

coe.unt.edu/teacher-education-and-administration/graduate-programs/educational-leadership

Graduate Advisor name and contact information

Dr. Joseph Dietrich
Joseph.Dietrich@unt.edu
940 565-2832